the review of Cellulare Magazine

Among the tablets available on the market, those of Huawei are certainly positioned in the first three places of a hypothetical podium. In fact, it is useless to hide behind a finger, the tablet business is dominated by Apple, Samsung and Huawei. There was therefore a lot of anticipation for this MatePad Pro, featuring a large display and stylus; a tablet that therefore does not hide its business soul (also for a series of software features) but which winks at multimedia thanks to a 10.8 inch display (in 16:10 format) with thin edges and a 90% screen-to-body ratio. Specifically it is an IPS panel with a resolution of 2K QHD (2,560 × 1,600) and a pixel density of 280 ppi.

The technical sheet

The MatePad Pro data sheet is completed with the presence of the processor Kirin 990 and 7nm(the one that Huawei has included on its latest top-of-the-range smartphone, the P40 Pro), a 7,250 mAh battery and an endowment of 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage expandable via memory cards. The tablet is also sold with a 20W adapter for fast charging. The device also supports the Huawei’s SuperCharge at 40W. In short, the processing capacity of this MediaPad Pro is certainly not lacking. It is no coincidence that it can also be used in desktop mode, with features and applications that allow you to process texts but also to perform video editing and photographic retouching. All with the ability to view the screen of a Huawei smartphone inside the tablet thanks to the function Huawei Share and to use external peripherals such as a mouse. On board the operating system is Android 10 with custom interface EMUI 10 e without Google servicesbut if you have followed us in recent months you will know that there is a Huawei proprietary store capable of making up for alternative downloads.

MatePad Pro: anima business

Huawei MatePad Pro also makes available to users Huawei App Multiplier, Multi-Window e Multi-screen Collaboration. All functions that allow you to work, read a document, reply to a message or enjoy media content without interrupting what you are doing. The tablet supports the M-Pencil, which allows up to 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and support for tilt. There is also la la Smart Magnetic Keyboard, which can also be connected to the tablet via Bluetooth. Moreover these two accessories are included in the price if you buy the MediaPad pro by May 31, 2020. A considerable advantage from an economic point of view since the nib costs 99 euroswhile the keyboard (which also becomes a convenient cover for the tablet) 129 euro. Huawei MatePad Pro is available in the configuration 6GB + 128GB Wi-Fi a 549,90 euro but, after all, you will pay for it 329 euro.

Audio and video compartment

MatePad Pro supports the Histen 6.0 modeto adjust the 3D stereo sound effects, and there are four speakers Harman Kardon. The result is remarkable and places this tablet at the top as regards the sound sector with a powerful and enveloping sound. Huawei MatPad Pro it is also equipped with the eye comfort mode which effectively filters harmful blue light and prevents eye fatigue even with prolonged use. In addition, Huawei has developed multiple eye protection features including blue light filter, posture reminder, photosensitive reminder, motion reminder and e-book mode.

Cameras

Huawei MatePad pro is complemented by a photographic sector which is based on a main sensor from 13 megapixels with f / 1.8 aperture and its a 8 Megapixel front sensor, with f / 2.0 aperture. The importance of an 8 Megapixel front camera should therefore be underlined, given that in these days we have learned to appreciate the sensor dedicated not only to selfies but also to video calls, where many of us are working in smart working from home.

Cellulare Magazine’s judgment: Huawei MatePad Pro

Huawei MatePad Pro is a complete and powerful tablet thanks to the Kirin 990 pro processor, it is also equipped with a top-level display and a superlative audio compartment. Compared to competing tablets it pays something in terms of accessories (stylus and keyboard are not at the level of those of Apple, so to speak) but it has an unrivaled quality / price ratio. The offer with integrated accessories at 549 euros is really a best buy.

VERSUS

• The nib is a bit subdued
• Google services are missing