Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite
Key specs
Critic consensus
“The MediaPad 7 Lite is a mixed bag. The tablet has a solid build, is able to withstand mishandling and being put ungracefully on various surfaces, and produces loud sound for movies and videos. Performance, however, is not very smooth, HD games are stuttering on this tablet and buffering is choppy. The tablet’s cameras leave a lot to be desired, the display isn’t very crisp, and the battery may give up on you before the day is through. If you’re planning to get the MediaPad 7 Lite, don’t expect to be able to do a lot of hardcore work on it. The “Lite” in its name is a clear hint of its abilities. It will do fine though for emailing, messaging, and music listening.”
“Let’s be honest, the Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite is one of a few tablets that lost much of its appeal after Google launched the Nexus 7. This is a review, not a comparison, but in this case the difference is so obvious, we can’t simply turn a blind eye to the 7-inch Nexus as the most obvious competitor. The good about the MediaPad is the fact that it delivers 3G and phone functionality at a relatively affordable price. The tablet sells for $260, and you can just pop in a SIM card, and be ready to go. Storage is also easily expandable via microSD. But then come the problems. The more we look at it, the more clear is our realization that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean obliterates Ice Cream Sandwich in a radical way. Big specs like a quad-core chip can cover up a bit, but with the paltry 1.2GHz single-core Cortex A8 processor on the MediaPad, stutter happens more often than we find acceptable.”
“It's painfully obvious that the MediaPad 7 Lite isn't a good tablet. The experience is beyond lackluster, the display is dated, and performance is just all around bad. The only redeeming quality the MP7L has is its build quality, which I commend. It's a beautiful tablet - it's such a shame that it sucks in all other areas.”
“So we still don’t know when this is launching or how much it will cost. Whatever they do, I would stay clear of this device at all costs. There are far better choices in the 7 inch tablet world and Huawei is late to the party. Not only are they late, but they have released a device that feels like its two years old.”
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What people say
Only a few ratings so far, not enough to show a trend yet.
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I don't understand why the other reviews here aren't so good? I've had no issues with this tablet, everything works fine. What I find most annoying with poor quality tablets is trying to scroll & not getting where you want to go because the screen is to sensitive & keeps 'clicking' on things you ...
In Depth
Here’s a name you probably never thought you’d come across in the 7-inch tablet market: Huawei. As it continues its uphill battle in the world of smartphones, the Chinese company is also trying to get a piece of the low-cost tablet pie. This is essentially what it’s trying to do with the Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite. How does it compare with the competition?
Currently, there are close to a dozen different mainstream models available in the 7-inch tablet category. And then there are the hundreds of different small form factor tablets from white box manufacturers that hail mostly from China. Huawei sets its MediaPad 7 Lite apart by adding not just the typical set of wireless connectivity options—Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS—but also built-in 3G connectivity. It can be used as a phone with any working SIM card. The only caveat here is that you need to use either the loudspeaker or headphones during calls because it doesn’t have an earpiece.
Other than that, the specs seem normal, albeit quite unimpressive. To keep costs low, it uses a single core CPU, comes with only 8GB of internal storage, and has a rather weak 4,100mAh battery—it can only last for around 4-5 hours per charge. In addition, its IPS screen’s native resolution is only 1024×600 pixels, and the built-in camera performance leaves a lot to be desired.
With all of that said, all this might still be excused, had it not been for the launch of the Google Nexus 7. But with the existence of much better options at more affordable prices, we think buying the MediaPad 7 Lite makes little sense.
Need to Know: Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite
1. Built-in 3G connectivity enables users to make phone calls. (The Good)
2. Uses a unibody design. (The Good)
3. Expensive despite having not-so-impressive specs. (The Bad)
4. Short battery life. (The Bad)
What people actually want to know
When was the Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite released?
The Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite was released on November 1, 2012.
How long does the battery last on the Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite?
The Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite has a 4,100 mAh battery.
Where can I get support for the Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite?
Visit Huawei's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite manual?
You can view and download the Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite manual on our dedicated manual page.
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