Entry-level · 2017

Huawei MediaPad T3 8.0

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Our Take
CPU lands in today’s entry-level range
Watch out No more updates, HD+ display, not Full HD
Skip if You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
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Full specifications

Display

8.0″ · IPS LCD · 800 × 1280 · 60 Hz
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
8.0"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 × 1280 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Not listed

Performance

Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) · 4-core 1.4 GHz · Adreno 308
Basic CPU

Best for calls, messaging, and very light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
CPU
4-core, 1.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 308
Process
28 nm

Software & updates

Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life

This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.

Operating system
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window

Camera

5 MP main · 2 MP selfie

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
5 MP
Front camera
2 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps

Battery

4800 mAh

Battery is average for the class — fine for daily use.

Capacity
4800 mAh
Removable
No

Memory

2 GB RAM · 16 GB
Tight
RAM
2 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
16 GB
Fills fast
Configurations
2/16GB · 3/32GB
Storage type
eMMC 5.1
Expandable
No

Connectivity

4G LTE
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
No
Wi-Fi
Not listed
Bluetooth
4.0
USB
Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG
No
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Build & Design

350 g · 8.0 mm
Height
211.1 mm
Width
124.7 mm
Thickness
8.0 mm
Weight
350 g

Sensors

Accelerometer
Sensors
Accelerometer

Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena

How it stacks up against the rest.

A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.

vs

Apple iPhone X

Loses on most 1 win 4 losses
77% larger battery capacity
4,800 mAh vs 2,716 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 800 × 1280 vs 1125 × 2436 resolution · Tradeoff: 8″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
vs

Samsung Galaxy S8

Loses on most 1 win 4 losses
60% larger battery capacity
4,800 mAh vs 3,000 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 800 × 1280 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution · Tradeoff: 8″ vs 5.8″ screen
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 30 fps video · 2 MP vs 8 MP selfie
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 350 g vs 155 g

Where to buy

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