Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4
The Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 950 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,100 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Long 5,100 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓8.4" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Entry-level Kirin 950 (16 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Heavy at 326g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gamingHeavy multitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 950 (16 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
359 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
5,100 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Type
Li-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable
Weight
326g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
215.5 x 124.2 x 7.3 mm (8.48 x 4.89 x 0.29 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
