Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 vs Huawei MediaPad M5 8
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4
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Huawei MediaPad M5 8
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei MediaPad M5 8
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Huawei MediaPad M5 8
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2560 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 1600 | 2560 |
| PPI | 359 | 359 |
| Screen-to-body | 76.4 | 77.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53) | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 | Mali-G71 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 950 | Kirin 960s |
| Process (nm) | 16 | 16 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 4.1 | EMUI 8 |
| OS Version | 6.0 | 8.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5100 | 5100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 215.5 | 212.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Weight (g) | 326 | 316 |
| Width (mm) | 124.2 | 124.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, September. Released 2016, October | 2018, February. Released 2018, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) | GPS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 | Huawei MediaPad M5 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 and Huawei MediaPad M5 8 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei MediaPad M5 8 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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