TheHuawei MediaPad M5 10 was launched in April 2018 as part of Huawei’s premium tablet lineup, targeting users who needed productivity and entertainment in one sleek package. Positioned as the larger sibling of the MediaPad M5 8, this device brought a 10.8-inch 2K display, powerful Kirin 960s chipset, and quad-speaker setup tuned by Harman Kardon. It was designed for professionals, students, and media lovers who wanted a capable Android alternative to higher-priced iPads.
Weighing 498 grams and just 7.3mm thick, the tablet combined a slim aluminum body with a large immersive screen. With up to 128GB of internal storage, 4GB RAM, and support for expandable storage, the MediaPad M5 10 catered to both entertainment and productivity needs. Its 7500mAh battery with 18W fast charging made it reliable for long sessions of work or play.
Huawei MediaPad M5 10 Full Tablet Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Tablet |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced February 2018, Released April 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 258.7 x 171.8 x 7.3 mm (10.19 x 6.76 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 498 g (1.10 lb) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 10.8 inches, 338.2 cm² (~76.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~280 ppi density) |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8 |
| Chipset | Kirin 960s (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 |
| Memory Options | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, microSDXC (dedicated slot), eMMC 5.1 |
| Main Camera | Single: 13 MP, PDAF |
| Camera Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, 1080p video |
| Sound | Quad stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack |
| Comms | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 7500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging |
| Colors | Space Gray, Champagne Gold |
| Models | CMR-AL09, CMR-W09 |
| Price at Launch | About 290 EUR |
