The Huawei MediaPad M5 8 was launched in April 2018 as the compact sibling of the M5 series. With its 8.4-inch 2K display, lightweight design, and slim 7.3 mm body, it offered premium multimedia and productivity features in a portable frame. At only 316 g, this tablet catered to users seeking a balance between portability and high performance.
Running on the Kirin 960s processor with 4 GB RAM and storage options up to 128 GB (expandable via microSD), the MediaPad M5 8 positioned itself as a powerful midrange premium device. Its 5100 mAh battery, stereo speakers, and EMUI 8 based on Android Oreo made it a practical device for work, entertainment, and travel.
Huawei MediaPad M5 8 Full Tablet Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Tablet |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced Feb 2018, Released Apr 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body / Build | 212.6 × 124.8 × 7.3 mm, 316 g, Glass front, aluminum back & frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Display | 8.4″ IPS LCD, 2560 × 1600 px, 16:10 (~359 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 / Storage | 32 / 64 / 128 GB + 4 GB RAM, microSDXC slot |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP, PDAF, HDR, panorama |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Sensors | Front fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18 W wired |
| Colors | Space Gray, Champagne Gold |
| Models | SHT-AL09, SHT-W09 |
| Approx. Price (at launch) | ~ EUR 290 |
