The Huawei MediaPad was released in the third quarter of 2011 as Huawei’s first Android tablet, marking a major milestone for the company in the global tablet market. Running Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) and later upgradable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), it delivered a smooth and responsive user experience tailored for multimedia, browsing, and light productivity. It featured a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a 1280×800 pixel resolution, offering sharp visuals and excellent color reproduction at 216 ppi density. Powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion processor on the Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 chipset, coupled with 1GB RAM, the tablet handled multitasking and media playback efficiently, positioning itself as a strong competitor in the 7-inch tablet class.
The Huawei MediaPad came with a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p HD videos, alongside a 1.3 MP front-facing camera suitable for video calls. Its 8GB internal storage was expandable via a microSDHC slot, giving users ample space for apps and media. The tablet supported GSM voice calls, SMS, and MMS, an uncommon feature for tablets at the time. Connectivity options included Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, and GPS with A-GPS, while the inclusion of stereo speakers, SRS audio, and an HDMI port enhanced its entertainment value. With a 4100mAh non-removable Li-Po battery, the tablet offered up to 6 hours of talk time or 200 hours of standby. Stylish color options—Shadow Black, Classic Brown, and Passion Pink—and models S7-301u, S7-302u, and S7-303u reflected Huawei’s attention to design diversity.
Huawei MediaPad Detailed Specs Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA |
| Launch | Announced 2011, Q3 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 190 x 124 x 10.5 mm (7.48 x 4.88 x 0.41 in) |
| Weight | 390 g (13.76 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Display Type | IPS LCD, 256K colors |
| Display Size | 7.0 inches, 142.1 cm² (~60.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density) |
| Platform OS | Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 220 |
| Memory (Card slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal Memory | 8GB, 1GB RAM |
| Main Camera | 5 MP, AF |
| Video (Main) | 720p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | 1.3 MP, 720p@30fps |
| Sound | Loudspeaker with stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack, SRS audio |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Multimedia Features | HDMI port, MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player, MP4/WMV/H.264 player |
| Extras | Organizer, Voice memo, Predictive text input |
| Battery Type | Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh |
| Stand-by Time | Up to 200 hours |
| Talk Time | Up to 6 hours |
| Colors | Shadow Black, Classic Brown, Passion Pink |
| Models | S7-301u, S7-302u, S7-303u |
| Price | About 150 EUR |
