Huawei MediaPad M6, with Kirin 980 chipset, launched in China
What's the story
Alongside the Nova 5 series of smartphones, Huawei has also introduced its MediaPad 6 tablet in China. The tablet is available in two options: one with a 10.8-inch display and the other with an 8.4-inch display. Notably, both the variants offer 2K resolution, Kirin 980 chipset and an optional LTE support. Here are the finer details.
Design and display
At a glance
The MediaPad M6 is offered in two variants: one with an 8.4-inch display and the other with a 10.8-inch display. Both the tablets share the same conventional display with 2560x1600 pixels resolution along with the prominent bezels all around the screen. Further, these models are available in Champagne Gold and Silver Ash color options.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
In terms of optics, both the MediaPad M6 tablets house a single 13MP rear camera along with the LED flash. The main camera offers a bunch of photography features such as HDR, panorama, Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), and can record 1080p videos at 30fps. Up front, the tablets sport an 8MP single shooter for selfies.
Internals
Under the hood
The MediaPad M6 is powered by flagship Kirin 980 processor, coupled with 4GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage (expandable upto 512GB) and run Android Pie-based EMUI 9.1. The 10.8-inch variant is backed by a 7,500mAh battery, while the smaller 8.4-inch model packs a 6,100mAh battery. In addition, both the tablets offer Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port, and stereo speakers.
Pricing
And, what is the pricing?
As for the pocket pinch, the MediaPad M6 10.8-inch model starts at CNY 2,299 (approximately Rs. 23,000), while the smaller 8.4-inch variant comes at a starting price of CNY 1,999 (approximately Rs. 20,000) in China. The bigger model will go on sale starting July 10, while the smaller variant will be up for grabs from July 20 onwards.