| Physical features | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Model | MediaPad X1 (3G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Other model names | Huawei MediaPad Honor X1 7D-501U, Huawei 7D-501U | Galaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO |
| Country or region available | feature not registered | 
(Global, International) |
| Brand | Huawei | Samsung |
| Release date | April, 2014 | July, 2019 |
| Depth | 7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 103.9 x 183.5 millimeters (4.09 x 7.22 in) | 124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in) |
| Weight | 239 grams (8.37 ounces) | 345 grams (12.08 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | feature not registered |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Operating system | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 10 |
| Hardware | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Chipset | 32bit - Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN910 Hi6620 V9R1 | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 SDM429 (12nm) |
| CPU processor | 1.6Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A9 | 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-450 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 504 |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (13GB available) | 32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Display type | LTPS LCD | TFT LCD |
| Screen size | 7" inches | 8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1200x1920 pixels | 800x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 323 PPI | 189 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Display features | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Mobile networks | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | Not supported |
| Maximum download/upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | feature not registered |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G | feature not registered |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | Not supported |
| 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 |
| Calling | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | feature not registered |
| Video calling | Supported | feature not registered |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Not supported |
| Camera | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 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) | 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 |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
| 2ª camera | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
| 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 |
| Multimedia | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Not supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | feature not registered |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
| Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
|
| Other features | - Colors: Snow White, Diamond Black
- Emotion UI 2.0
- DTS sound | - Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white
- One UI core 1.1
- Dual speaker
- Kids Home
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | 30240 minutes | 504 hours | 21 days | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.33W/kg (body) |