Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) vs Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei MediaPad X1 vs Apple iPad 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2015 1:47 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 2:41 AM

Compare Apple iPad 3 X Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
LTPS

1200x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB) Compare Huawei MediaPad X1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)

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13 Advantages Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	vs	10 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)105% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+239 grams (8.37 ounces)177% Lighter	vs	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)31% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+323 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (27GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files
LTPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1200x1920 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels37% Higher resolution screen
7"	vs	+9.7"39% Larger screen
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
5000 mAh	vs	+11560 mAh131% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+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

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Other model names	MediaPad Honor X1 7D-501U	AT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Huawei	Apple
Release date	4/1/2014, Announced: 2/28/2014	3/16/2012
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	103.9 x 183.5 millimeters (4.09 x 7.22 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	239 grams (8.37 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Display type	LTPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	7" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1200x1920 pixels (16:10)	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	323 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	iOS 5.1.0
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	iOS 9.0
User Interface	Emotion UI 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: HiSilicon Kirin 910 (28nm)	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4 (533MHz)	PowerVR SGX543MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) DTS	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	9 hours
Standby	504 hours (21 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Snow White, Diamond Black	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered