Comparison between:
- Huawei MediaPad M5 8
- Huawei MediaPad M5 8 Wi-Fi
- Huawei MediaPad M2 7.0
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Huawei MediaPad M5 8 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 Wi-Fi | Huawei MediaPad M2 7.0 | |
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| Model alias | SHT-AL09 | SHT-W09 | PLE-703L |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 212.6 mm 21.26 cm 0.698 ft 8.37 in | 212.6 mm 21.26 cm 0.698 ft 8.37 in | 187.4 mm 18.74 cm 0.615 ft 7.378 in |
| Height | 124.8 mm 12.48 cm 0.409 ft 4.913 in | 124.8 mm 12.48 cm 0.409 ft 4.913 in | 105.8 mm 10.58 cm 0.347 ft 4.165 in |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm 0.73 cm 0.024 ft 0.287 in | 7.3 mm 0.73 cm 0.024 ft 0.287 in | 8.2 mm 0.82 cm 0.027 ft 0.323 in |
| Weight | 316 g 0.7 lbs 11.15 oz | 316 g 0.7 lbs 11.15 oz | 250 g 0.55 lbs 8.82 oz |
| Volume | 193.69 cm³ 11.76 in³ | 193.69 cm³ 11.76 in³ | 162.58 cm³ 9.87 in³ |
| Colors | Gray Champagne | Gray Champagne | White Blue Gold Pink |
| Body materials | Metal | Metal | - |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM | - | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 | - | 1 |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | - | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| CDMA | - | - | CDMA 800 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA | - | - | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz |
| UMTS | UMTS 800 MHz UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | - | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE | LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) | - | LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 6 | - | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 4 EV-DO Rev. A TD-SCDMA TD-HSDPA |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| User interface (UI) | EMUI 8.0 | EMUI 8.0 | Emotion 3.1 |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) |
| Process technology | 16 nm | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| CPU | 4x 2.36 GHz ARM Cortex-A73, 4x 1.84 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | 4x 2.36 GHz ARM Cortex-A73, 4x 1.84 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | 4x 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A |
| Level 0 cache memory (L0) | - | - | 4 KB + 4 KB |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | - | - | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | - | - | 2048 KB 2 MB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2360 MHz | 2360 MHz | 1700 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| GPU cores | 8 | 8 | - |
| GPU frequency | 1037 MHz | 1037 MHz | 550 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4 | LPDDR3 |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Double channel | Single channel |
| RAM frequency | 1866 MHz | 1866 MHz | 800 MHz |
| i6 coprocessor GPU Turbo | i6 coprocessor GPU Turbo | - |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB | 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB | 16 GB 32 GB |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 8.4 in 213.36 mm 21.34 cm | 8.4 in 213.36 mm 21.34 cm | 7 in 177.8 mm 17.78 cm |
| Width | 7.12 in 180.93 mm 18.09 cm | 7.12 in 180.93 mm 18.09 cm | 5.94 in 150.77 mm 15.08 cm |
| Height | 4.45 in 113.08 mm 11.31 cm | 4.45 in 113.08 mm 11.31 cm | 3.71 in 94.23 mm 9.42 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 1.6:1 16:10 | 1.6:1 16:10 | 1.6:1 16:10 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Pixel density | 359 ppi 141 ppcm | 359 ppi 141 ppcm | 323 ppi 126 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 77.36 % | 77.36 % | 71.89 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen 1400:1 contrast ratio 400 cd/m² | 2.5D curved glass screen 1400:1 contrast ratio 400 cd/m² | Dragontrail glass 1000:1 contrast ratio Viewing angle - 178° |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint Hall | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Fingerprint Hall | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Fingerprint |
| - | - | Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1145 |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 | f/2 |
| Flash type | - | - | LED |
| Image resolution | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode | Autofocus Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection Self-timer Scene mode |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS | - |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 | - |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP | 2560 x 1920 pixels 4.92 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | - |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | - |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
| Asahi Kasei AK4376A Harman Kardon Headphone adapter Smart PA | Asahi Kasei AK4376A Harman Kardon Headphone adapter Smart PA | - |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | No | No | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou | GPS A-GPS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Features | A2DP EDR LE | A2DP EDR LE | A2DP |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | No | No | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX Flash Video H.263 H.264 H.265 MP4 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX Flash Video H.263 H.264 H.265 MP4 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP AVI Flash Video H.263 H.264 MKV QuickTime MP4 VP8 WMV9 Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 5100 mAh | 4360 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Charger output power | 9 V / 2 A | 9 V / 2 A | 5 V / 2 A |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Battery life - up to 11 h | Battery life - up to 11 h | - |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.01 W/kg | 0.63 W/kg | - |
| Huawei MediaPad M5 8 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 Wi-Fi | Huawei MediaPad M2 7.0 |