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Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G) vs Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mediapad M1 vs Lenovo ThinkPad 8 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo ThinkPad 8 X Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G) 07Points
8"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB) Compare Huawei Mediapad M1 X
8.3"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)

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Mediapad M1 (3G)} 7 Advantages Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G) vs ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)} 14 Advantages Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
+329 grams (11.52 ounces)31%
Lighter
vs430 grams (15.05 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows 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
+4800 mAh167%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.4GHz 32bit Quad-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+128GB25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
800x1280 pixelsvs+1200x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
189 PPIvs+273 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
8"vs+8.3"4%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 2.1MP125%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
MicroUSB 2.0vs+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

15 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
ModelMediapad M1 (3G)ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Other model namesTablet Huawei Mediapad M1 8.0 3G, Huawei Mediapad M1 S8-301uLenovo ThinkPad 8.3 WiFi
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHuaweiLenovo
Release date4/1/20141/1/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)120.7 x 214.4 millimeters (4.75 x 8.44 in)132 x 224.3 millimeters (5.2 x 8.83 in)
Weight329 grams (11.52 ounces)430 grams (15.05 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size8" inches8.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)189 PPI273 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanWindows 8.1 Pro
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 910 Hi662032bit: Intel Atom Z3770
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.4GHz Bay Trail (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP4Intel HD Graphics
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)128GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
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)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4800 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered408 hours (17 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
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: Black
• USB On-The-Go
• SRS Sound
• ThinkPad OneLink Dock Pro
• Quickshot Cover

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
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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