Review of the tablet Huawei MediaPad M6 8.4 - advantages and disadvantages

The Huawei brand has long been known as one of the best manufacturers of inexpensive yet reliable electronics and home appliances. Popular models of phones and tablets of this company, according to customer reviews, are distinguished by their durability and reliability, while at the same time they take first places in the ratings of budget gadgets for the price.

The sixth generation of the M line of Huawei MediaPad tablets was presented to users recently - in June 2019 in two variations: a model with a screen diagonal of 8.4 and 10.8 inches. The M line indicates the directionality of the device - it is "sharpened" for playing multimedia files, mainly watching movies and listening to music. The screen is made in WQXGA format, with a resolution of 2 560 * 1 600 pixels, the aspect ratio is 16 to 10, making it convenient for the user to surf the Internet and watch videos.

General information

For those who choose which of these models is better to buy, it will be important to know their fundamental differences. All the main characteristics of the new products are similar, there are differences only in size, and the 8.4-inch model has only 2 loudspeakers (while the older "brother" has four of them), a smaller battery capacity (6 100 mAh compared to 7 500 mAh), lack of a fingerprint scanner (which will create certain inconveniences when unlocking) and the ability to support a keyboard case.

The tablets in this line are a good budget alternative to the flagship iPad Mini. The Android system, excellent speakers, a capacious battery, a powerful processor and a bright display allow you to play videos without lags and freezes - the device is perfect for watching movies and cartoons, as well as for active games (which will interest advanced gamers). The expected cost of the device abroad is 260 euros. The expected average price in Russia is 20,000 rubles. Estimated sales start date - July 20, 2019. Many users believe that it will take one of the leading places in the ranking of quality and inexpensive tablets.

Tablet specifications:

Available modifications and estimated prices:

• MediaPad M6 (8.4) with Wi-Fi and 4 + 64 GB - $ 291;
• MediaPad M6 (8.4) with Wi-Fi and 4 + 128 GB - $ 349;
• MediaPad M6 (8.4) with 4G, Wi-Fi and 4 + 64 GB - $ 349;
• MediaPad M6 (8.4) with 4G, Wi-Fi and 4 + 128 GB - $ 393;
• MediaPad M6 (10.8) with Wi-Fi and 4 + 64 GB - $ 335;
• MediaPad M6 (10.8) with Wi-Fi and 4 + 128 GB - $ 393;
• MediaPad M6 (10.8) with 4G, Wi-Fi and 4 + 64 GB - $ 393;
• MediaPad M6 (10.8) with 4G, Wi-Fi and 4 + 128 GB - $ 508.

Body material and appearance

Unlike phones, tablet designs are not subject to frequent updates. This also applies to the tablet MediaPad M6 8.4 - in appearance it practically does not differ from previous and similar models. Compared to the M5 generation, we can only note the shift of the Huawei label down the device, to where its predecessor had a multi-function button.

The tablet in question is slightly smaller than its 10.8-inch counterpart, but many users consider its dimensions to be optimal - 206.4 x 125.2 x 7.4 mm. Due to its light weight - 320 grams, the gadget fits comfortably in the hands.

Since the device is made of metal, its surface is not prone to scratches and chips, does not get dirty, and has good impact resistance. In order to prevent the device from accidentally slipping out of your hands, it is better to immediately purchase a cover for it.

In the front part of the device, the developers have placed an 8-megapixel camera, while the main one, along with the flash, is on the back and has a resolution of 13 megapixels. On the reverse side, under the camera, there is an inscription Huawei and other information.

The wide display takes up almost the entire area, leaving room only for a small camera peephole, and the Huawei logo on the bottom. The traditional and austere appearance does not bore the user and remains attractive for a long period.

So far, only tablets are available for purchase in two colors: Champagne Gold and Dark Gray.

The package includes the tablet itself, a network adapter with a USB cable (the cord length is small), an adapter for the Type C connector, a device for removing the card, instructions and a warranty card.

Screen

The 8.4-inch screen diagonal has become familiar and standard, and thanks to a resolution of 2,560 * 1,600 pixels, an IPS matrix, a multitouch function and a useful area of ​​79% (205 square centimeters), using the device brings only positive emotions. The color gamut of the device is more than 16,000 colors, the image is bright and contrasting. The screen in the tablet is resistant to minor scratches, but it is better to protect it from mechanical damage with film or tempered glass.

The high-quality performance of the screen matrix allows using the device in the sun without any restrictions. The brightness control range is wide, at the minimum value you can read at night without straining your eyes. The picture is well detailed, the sharpness is balanced, the viewing angles are wide and clear.

Since the tablet has small bezels, the screen is not only comfortable in the hands, but also looks organic and aesthetically pleasing.

Despite the fact that the diagonal of the screen of the two announced new products differs in size, the resolution of the models is the same, and the device having a smaller size is inferior to the older one only in this parameter, but not in the picture quality.

Cameras

The rear camera has the following functionality: there is the possibility of face recognition, panoramic and continuous shooting, optical stabilization, autofocus.

Since the cameras are in the gadget without a dual module, the photo quality can be called acceptable, but not ideal. The way the device takes photos at night is significantly different from the photos taken in the daylight.

Battery

The compactness of the device allows you to use a battery with an average capacity (6 100 mAh), without losing the autonomy of the tablet. The lithium polymer battery supports fast charging up to 18W. With an average load, the battery holds a charge for a long time, and in case of active use, it lasts for two to three days. Time of continuous work - 15 hours.

The popularity of Huawei models is partly due to the manufacturer's concern for the autonomy of gadgets - for example, the tablet provides a large number of settings for energy saving modes, due to which the operating time of the device can be increased several times.

Performance, memory and sound

Since for a long time Huawei has preferred to use processors of its own production in its gadgets, this reduces the final cost of the product and allows it not to depend on possible problems with the supply of components from other countries. The tablet has a top-end Kirin 980 processor (2 × 2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2 × 1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55), which is one of the fastest and most productive at the moment. It has 8 cores, working in conjunction with 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM (regardless of modification), the Mali-G76 video accelerator and the GPU Turbo 3.0 function, which allows the device to work even with heavy applications and games without lags and freezes. The platform is designed using 7-nanometer technology and supports artificial intelligence.

For file storage, depending on the modification, 64 or 128 GB of internal memory is offered and support for an SD card up to 512 GB. 4G models will cost a little more.

As mentioned earlier, the device is equipped with two stereo speakers of the famous brand Harman Kardon, due to which the sound when listening to music is surround and high-quality, there is bass.

Advantages and disadvantages

• good value for money;
• thanks to the small frames it fits comfortably in the hands;
• attractive appearance;
• Android 9 out of the box;
• sound quality;
• assembly and quality of components.

• average quality of cameras;
• top-end configurations are quite expensive.

Conclusion

Many tablet users are wondering how to choose a tablet with the right value for money. Among the main selection criteria, in addition to how much the device costs, are performance, image quality, battery capacity. Compared to its counterparts, the Huawei MediaPad M6 8.4 offers all of these top-notch specs while having one of the lowest prices.

As you know, the manufacturer is now in a difficult relationship with American competitors, which is why there is a possibility of disruption in the supply of not only materials and components for gadgets, but also software, which is more significant. So, the likely loss of the Google Play program can make the device an almost useless toy due to the impossibility of installing most applications running on Android.

It is recommended to make the decision of which tablet of the company is better based on unbiased reviews and user reviews, making your own opinion about each of the models under consideration. We hope that our review will help you evaluate all the pros and cons of the Huawei MediaPad M6 8.4. Nevertheless, now is the best time to buy devices from this brand, since political differences may slightly reduce the final price of the device.

For those who are interested in where you can buy the model in question, we recommend comparing the prices of the gadget in Russian networks of electronics and household appliances and on Chinese sites. Of course, the price in the latter case will be slightly lower than that announced for sale in stores, however, it is worth taking into account the likelihood of device breakdowns, because of which savings can play against the buyer. We recommend buying a tablet only in official retail chains with a mandatory check and warranty card.