Huawei, 3 models of Android tablet new series "MatePad"

On June 2, Huawei Japan announced the "MatePad" series of tablets equipped with Android as the OS. Huawei's Android tablet was branded as "MediaPad", but the brand name has been renewed to MatePad. It is a lineup of three models, the 10-inch class "MatePad Pro" and "MatePad", and the 8-inch class "MatePad T 8". LTE models are also available for the middle range MatePad.

The MatePad Pro and MatePad will be released on June 12, and the MatePad T 8 will be released in early July. The estimated market price (excluding tax) is 59,800 yen for the MatePad Pro, 29,800 yen for the MatePad Wi-Fi model, 36,182 yen for the LTE model, and 13,900 yen for the MatePad T 8. A "HUAWEI smart wireless keyboard" is available for MatePad Pro, and the price is 14,900 yen. The digital pen "HUAWEI M-Pencil" that can be used with MatePad Pro and MatePad is 9,990 yen.

Top model "MatePad Pro"

The top-level MatePad Pro is equipped with a large high-resolution display of 10.8 inches 2,560 x 1,600 dots. It is a high-performance display with a brightness of 540nit, 280ppi, and a contrast ratio of 1500: 1, with a screen occupancy of 90%. By narrowing the bezel width to 4.9 mm, the size of a typical 10.1-inch tablet is slightly larger than the 10.8-inch screen. The rival iPad Pro has an occupancy rate of 84.6% and a bezel width of 8.3mm.

Equipped with a punchhole type in-camera, the camera is built in without widening the bezel width. The out-camera has 13 million pixels and the in-camera has 8 million pixels, both of which support AF.

The main body size is about width 246 x height 159 x thickness 7.2 mm, and weighs about 460 g. The SoC is Kirin 990, memory 6GB, storage 128GB, OS is Android 10.1 based EMUI 10.1.0. With a battery capacity of 7,250mAh, it can be driven for a long time, with video playback for about 12 hours and web browsing for about 11.5 hours. In addition to quick charging with the USB Type-C port, it also supports Qi-compliant wireless charging. With 15W rapid wireless charging, it can be used for about 2 hours in 30 minutes and about 4.2 hours in 60 minutes.

The optional M-Pencil has a built-in magnet and is attached to the upper part of the main body, so it can be charged as it is. It can be used for 10 minutes with a 30-second charge and for 10 hours with an hour. Equipped with 4,096 levels of pen pressure detection function and palm rejection function, you can draw smoothly and comfortably. If you double-touch the screen with the pen when the screen is off, you can take notes immediately. In addition to the handwritten memo app "Nebo for Huawei" and "MyScript Calculator", you can also use the drawing app "ibisPaint X" by downloading.

Similarly, the optional wireless keyboard is a type that is glued with a magnet, and the keystroke is 1.3 mm. If you switch to PC mode, you can put files on your desktop and use it like a PC.

There is a wireless power supply function on the back, and you can charge smartphones that support wireless charging from your tablet. With a capacity of 7.5W, for example, the HUAWEI Mate 30 smartphone can be used for about 1.5 hours with a 30-minute charge and about 3 hours with a 60-minute charge.

On the sound side, 4 channels of 4 speakers and audio tuning by Harman Kardon emphasize powerful and high-quality sound reproduction.

The multi-window function that makes the best use of the large screen is also a point. In addition to displaying two apps side by side, you can launch three apps at the same time as a floating window. Supports data exchange by drag and drop between each application. You can easily switch apps and use them like a computer.

Also equipped with "Huawei Share" that works with Huawei smartphones. In addition to being able to transfer data to each other at high speed wirelessly, the "multi-screen collaboration" function allows you to display the screen of your smartphone on your tablet. You can also operate your smartphone with your tablet or transfer files as it is.

As a tablet, it has high specs and full functions that can be a rival of iPad Pro, but because Google services (GMS) can not be installed due to economic friction between the United States and China, HMS (Huawei Mobile Services) instead Is installed. I don't have Google apps such as Gmail and Google Maps, and I can't install apps from Google Play.

The app is installed from the "App Gallery" (app store). Applications that are often used in Japan, such as LINE and Microsoft Office, have already been released. Since Google apps such as Gmail and Google Maps can also be used in a browser, there is room for ingenuity such as using them via a browser. However, there are many apps that cannot be used by themselves, and the fact that you cannot install apps from Google Play is a big disadvantage.

The hardware and functionality are excellent, so if you can solve this problem as a way to use it on the user side, it seems to be a good option. Mobile communication compatible models including 5G models are also on sale overseas, but in Japan only Wi-Fi models are available.