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Huawei MediaPad 10 Vs The New iPad
Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD is the world's first 25.4-cm (10-inch) quad-core tablet, which was launched recently at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event. The device boasts of a quad-core 1.5 GHz processor and 2 GB RAM. The screen comes with full HD resolutions, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS and K3 chips with embedded GPU to provide full support for HD video clips and large scale 3D games.
Apple also introduced the highly anticipated next version of iPad, which is dubbed as the New iPad. Apple's latest tablet model comes equipped with a home button, Retina Display with 2048 x 1536 resolutions and a modified UI to 'take advantage of the large canvas'. It sports an iSight 5 megapixels camera with 5-element lens, IR filter, auto-exposure and auto-focus. It features an upgraded A5X processor chip with ISP and 'quad-core' graphics. Furthermore, the new iPad is compatible with 4G network standard.
Below is a comparison chart shared by Huawei that shows how Huawei's MediaPad 10.1 has an edge over the much talked about Apple's New iPad.
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Device |
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Apple iPad 3 LTE |
Huawei MediaPad 10.1 |
Huawei Benefits |
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Network |
2G Network |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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3G Network |
HSUPA |
HSUPA |
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4G Network |
LTE |
LTE |
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Body |
Slimness |
9.4mm |
8.8 mm thickness |
Slimmer ID |
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Weight |
652 g |
598 g |
Lighter Weight |
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Display |
Type |
LED-backlit IPS TFT, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Full HD Display for better view |
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Size |
1536 x 2048 pixels, 9.7 inches (~264 ppi pixel density) |
1920 x 1200 pixels, 10.1 inches (~226 ppi pixel density) |
Larger & Better Display |
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Protection |
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
Scratch resistant Gorilla Corning Glass |
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Memory |
Card slot |
No |
microSD, up to 32GB |
External Expandable Memory up to 32GB |
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Internal |
16/32/64 GB storage |
8 GB storage, 2 GB RAM |
Class Leading 2GB RAM for faster Multitasking |
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Data |
GPRS |
Yes |
Yes |
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EDGE |
Yes |
Yes |
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Speed |
HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, LTE, 73 Mbps; |
HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, LTE, 73 Mbps; |
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WLAN |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot |
WIFI Hotspot to Share your Internet |
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Bluetooth |
Yes, v4.0 with A2DP |
Yes, with A2DP, EDR |
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USB |
Yes, v2.0 |
Yes, v2.0 |
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Camera |
Primary |
5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus |
8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
Class Leading Camera with LED Flash |
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Features |
Touch focus, geo-tagging, HDR, face detection |
Geo-tagging, HDR |
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Video Rec |
Yes ,1080p |
Yes, 1080p |
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Secondary |
Yes, VGA, 480p@30fps, video calling over Wi-Fi only |
Yes, 1.3 MP |
Better Video Call Quality/Video Call over WIFI & SIM - both IP and CS |
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Features |
OS |
iOS 5.1 |
Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
Integrated Google Play |
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Chipset |
Apple A5X |
Huawei K3V2 |
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CPU |
Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9 |
Quad-core 1.5 GHz K3 |
Faster 1.5GHz Quad Core Processor |
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GPU |
PowerVR SGX543MP4 (quad-core graphics) |
Huawei K3V2 - Quad Core |
Integrated GPU for Better Power Management |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Accelerometer, gyro, compass |
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Messaging |
iMessage, Email, Push Email, IM |
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
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Browser |
HTML (Safari) |
HTML5, Adobe Flash |
Full Flash Support |
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GPS |
Yes, with A-GPS support |
Yes, with A-GPS support |
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iCloud cloud service with only 5GB Storage Free |
Cloud+ / Message+ with 16GB Cloud Storage Free |
16GB Cloud Storage free + Message+ |
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Language Detection |
- Siri natural language commands and dictation |
Yes, Android Voice Detection |
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Music |
Standard |
Dolby Pro 3.0 + 5.1 Surround |
Professional Music Codes to enhance the music / movie experience |
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Battery |
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Li-Po 3816mAh |
Li-Po 6400mAh |
More battery power for longer usage |
The company has rated its device on slimmer ID, lighter weight, full HD display, larger and better display over the new iPad. The comparative study suggests that MediaPad 10 is better in the memory front with up to 32GB external expandable memory and class leading 2GB RAM for faster multitasking. The other departments where it is poised better include data sharing via Wi-Fi hotspot, better camera with LED Flash and video call features over Wi-Fi and SIM. The company also highlighted its integrated Google Play in the OS and a faster 1.5 GHz quad-core processor than the new iPad.
--Amit Shrivastava
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