HUAWEI-MatePad

Here it is, We introduce a new product for our website. HUAWEI MatePad Pro 6+128GB Midnight Grey.

The MatePad Pro is Huawei’s Android-based answer to the iPad Pro and aims to give Samsung’s high-end Galaxy Tab S6 a run for its money as one of the best android tablets. Geared towards mobile productivity and an immersive-media experience, Huawei’s slate crams in a lot of premium tablet features in an effort to bring serious clout to the dwindling Android tablet market.  

For the most part, the MatePad Pro succeeds in its efforts to put out a top-end slate that deserves serious consideration, however, a few software roadblocks means it won’t get Apple to loosen its iron grip on tablet market just yet.  

The MatePad Pro features a sleek and lightweight form factor, a beautiful 10.8-inch display with a punch-hole selfie snapper, a flash supported camera on the back and all the other trappings you’d expect to find on a premium slate. That means Huawei’s top of the line Kirin 990 chipset with a 5G modem for high-speed mobile data and ample RAM to keep things chugging along smoothly.  

The tablet looks and feels premium with a sturdy build, narrow bezels and micro-curved edges that let the slate sit in comfy in your hands. Excellent palm rejection means you can grip the edges of the tablet without having to worry about unintended input. And the tablet is super portable, fitting easily into backpacks plus it also includes reverse wireless charging to top up two phones conveniently when you’re out and about.

There’s no headphone jack and only one USB-C port, which is a shame since the tablet is being pushed as a Pro device and just because Apple and Samsung have done away with headphone jacks doesn’t mean it’s the right direction. The Harmon Kardon quad-speaker setup does deliver satisfying audio too when watching videos or listening to music.  

The MatePad Pro supports a couple of optional accessories. There’s the Huawei M-Pencil that magnetically snaps to the tablet to draw charge, but it’s not as refined as Apple’s Pencil or Samsung’s S-Pen. While the M-Pencil is perfectly fine for quick notes and doodles, it can get tedious to use over longer sessions. 

There’s no headphone jack and only one USB-C port, which is a shame since the tablet is being pushed as a Pro device and just because Apple and Samsung have done away with headphone jacks doesn’t mean it’s the right direction. The Harmon Kardon quad-speaker setup does deliver satisfying audio too when watching videos or listening to music.  

The MatePad Pro supports a couple of optional accessories. There’s the Huawei M-Pencil that magnetically snaps to the tablet to draw charge, but it’s not as refined as Apple’s Pencil or Samsung’s S-Pen. While the M-Pencil is perfectly fine for quick notes and doodles, it can get tedious to use over longer sessions. 

Buy it if…

You like snappy performance and want 5G 

Powered by Huawei’s top of the line chipset and 6GB RAM, the MatePad Pro is zippy and is able to handle most demanding apps with relative ease. It’s also one of the first tablets to pack in 5G. Regardless of whether 5G is useful to you right now, it’s a great tech to have in the long run.  

You want a media-playing powerhouse 

With its gorgeous 10.8-inch display and great sound output, the MatePad Pro is a joy to watch films or play games with. It’s lightweight build and curved edges give it a comfy in-hand feel for longer sessions making it ideal for reading, watching videos or a bout of gaming.  

You want a tablet with long battery life and reverse wireless charging 

The MatePad Pro’s sizable battery and efficient power management systems can eke out an impressive two days of moderate to heavy usage. It’s got built in fast charging that get the slate back up and running in 90 minutes and the ability to charge other compatible devices on it back – handy for charging your smartphone when you’re out and about. 

Don’t buy it if…

You need Google apps 

Lack of Google Play Store isn’t too much a big deal for the MatePad Pro as workarounds in the form of third party app stores are available. However, certain apps and games rely on Google Services to function properly especially Google’s own apps. So, even if you manage to load these apps on the MatePad Pro, there’s always a chance they won’t work perfectly or an update might break them.  

You’re looking for a mobile workstation 

While you can leverage the MatePad Pro’s premium hardware to run web apps from the browser and do meagre content editing, it’s still limited in what it can do. Even if you get access to the apps you’re looking for, Android optimization leaves a lot to be desired. The folio keyboard case also isn’t ideal for lengthy work sessions.  

You’re not invested in the Huawei ecosystem  

Huawei’s devices work together in a unique way to support additional functionality. Pairing Huawei devices is as simple as pointing and tapping a device at the NFC point and you get access to a slew of features such as sharing screens, transferring files with a simple drag and drop and more.