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Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mediapad M1 vs Apple iPad Air tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad Air X Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G) 09Points
8"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Apple iPad Air (WiFi 64GB) Compare Huawei Mediapad M1 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)

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Mediapad M1 (3G)} 9 Advantages Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G) vs iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)} 16 Advantages Apple iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+329 grams (11.52 ounces)43%
Lighter
vs469 grams (16.42 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
8GB (5GB available)vs+64GB (54GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
189 PPIvs+264 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
8"vs+9.7"21%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.2MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4800 mAhvs+8820 mAh84%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
ModelMediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Other model namesTablet Huawei Mediapad M1 8.0 3G, Huawei Mediapad M1 S8-301uApple iPad Air WiFi A1474, Apple iPad 5 Air, iPad Air 1
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiApple
Release date4/1/201411/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)120.7 x 214.4 millimeters (4.75 x 8.44 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight329 grams (11.52 ounces)469 grams (16.42 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size8" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)189 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeaniOS 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 910 Hi662064bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP4PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 13597

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)64GB (54GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4800 mAh8820 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Tulip, Carnation, Lily, Titanium Gray
• Huawei Emotion UI 2.0
• DTS sound enhancement
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)iPad Air (WiFi 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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