Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 The Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks, with a 4,800 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 8" · 213.3 x 123.3 x 7.5 mm (8.40 x 4.85 x 0.30 in)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
RAM 3GB | 4GB
Storage 16GB | 32GB | 64GB
Main Camera 8 MP
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Solid 4,800 mAh battery for all-day use
✓ 8" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗ Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗ 8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗ Heavy at 310g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking Multitasking Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, June. Released 2017, June
Also Known As
Versions: Wi-Fi (CPN-W09); Wi-fi/4G (CPN-AL00)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
283 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
S-IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,800 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Type
Li-Po 4800 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
310g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
213.3 x 123.3 x 7.5 mm (8.40 x 4.85 x 0.30 in)
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 support 5G?› No, the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 have NFC?› No, the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 does not have NFC.
Does the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 have expandable storage?› Yes, the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 support dual SIM?› The Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM (cellular model only).
Does the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 ship with?› The Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1.
What type of USB port does the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 use?› The Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
Does the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 support Wi-Fi 7?› The Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.
Does the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 has 4.0, A2DP.
