Huawei Mediapad M5

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Huawei Mediapad M5 8
Huawei Mediapad M5 10
Huawei Mediapad M5 10 Pro
Manufacturer Huawei
SeriesHuawei Mediapad
Compatible networks
First releasedApril 2018;5 years ago (2018-04)
Type Tablet
Form factor Slate
MassM5 8: 316 g (11.1 oz)
M5 10: 498 g (17.6 oz)
M5 10 Pro: 498 g (17.6 oz)
Operating system Android 8.0 "Oreo" Upgradable to Android 9 Pie With EMUI 9.1
System-on-chip Kirin 960
CPU 4xCortex A73 2.36GHz + 4xCortex A53 1.8GHz + i7 co-processor
GPU Mali G71 MP8
Memory4 GB LPDDR4
Storage64 GB UFS 2.1
Removable storage microSD, up to 256 GB
Battery7500 mAh Li-Po battery
Display8.4 inch 2K IPS
10.8 inch 2K IPS
SoundHisten 3D Audio
Rear camera13 MP, f/2.2, OIS
Front camera 8 MP, f/2.2, OIS
Connectivity Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), BT4.2, GPS/Glonass/BDS

Huawei Mediapad M5 is a series of tablets designed and marketed by Huawei, comprising three models: an 8.4 inch model, a 10.8 inch model, and a 10.8 inch Pro model. [1] each came with wifi version and wifi+LTE version. [2]

For the larger variant, Huawei also includes a desktop mode which allows the user to switch the mobile interface to traditional desktop interface, by pairing with a keyboard accessory that allows it to work like a laptops. [3]

The Huawei Mediapad M5 is a compact, high-performance Android tablet released to the market in 2018, filling the market gap after Sony's exit from the tablet market. [4]

In 2020, the next M6 model was released based on the 7nm Kirin-980. [5]

The M5 has a USB-C port, however it supports USB 2.0, not USB 3.0, so it does not support HDMI over USB. It does support screen mirroring.

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