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After introducing the MatePad Pro, Huawei Malaysia now launches its affordable model which is simply called the MatePad. It’s RM1,000 cheaper than the Pro version, but it retains a similar slim-bezel design and quad speakers.
The Huawei MatePad has an official price of RM 1,399 and will be available throughout Malaysia from September 9, 2020. This is the WiFi version that comes with 64GB of storage.
Huawei Malaysia also includes a free keyboard and gifts worth up to RM500. This includes Huawei Video (3 months), Huawei Book (until December 31, 2020), Huawei Member Center Rewards, and 15GB Huawei Cloud Storage (12 months). The device will be available in the official Huawei store. Interestingly, the MatePad is already listed in Lazada, but it only comes with a free flip cover.
Hardware specs
The Huawei MatePad comes with a 10.4 ″ IPS FullView screen that offers a Full HD + resolution of 2000 × 1200 pixels. It runs on a 7nm Kirin 810 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. If you need more, it can support microSD card expansion up to 512GB.
The table has an 8MP main camera on the rear and an 8MP selfie. For a more immersive audio experience, the MatePad also comes with a Harman Kardon-enhanced four-speaker setup. It also has 4 microphones for clearer voice pickup and noise reduction during video calls.
The MatePad is also compatible with the M-Pencil stylus, but it is sold separately. Similar to the Pro version, you also get Multi-Window and Huawei Share for better multitasking. The tablet is powered by a 7,250 mAh battery and charges via USB-C. The specification sheet indicates that the tablet comes with a 10W (5V / 2A) charger. Unfortunately, you don’t get any wireless charging support like its more expensive MatePad Pro.
Being a new Huawei device, it runs on Android with the EMUI 10.1 skin on top. This also means that you won’t get pre-installed Google apps and services and will have to rely on Huawei’s AppGallery to discover apps.
As a comparison, the Huawei MatePad Pro WiFi costs RM2,399, while the MatePad Pro 5G version is priced at RM3,299. If you are looking for something cheaper, Huawei has also announced the MediaPad T10, which is priced at RM799. On September 9, you can get it for just RM499 during its first day sale.
