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Huawei unveils MediaPad X1 - the lightest 7" tablet doubles as a phone, has huge 5000 mAh battery

By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Feb 23, 2014, 10:01 AM

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Huawei unveils MediaPad X1 - the lightest 7" tablet doubles as a phone, has huge 5000 mAh battery

Huawei used its MWC presence to announce the MediaPad X1, which it claims is the "lightest and narrowest 7-inch tablet". At 239g of weight, and 103.9mm width, we'd say Huawei has nailed the dimensions, as these numbers are better than the chief rivals like the Nexus 7, or the Kindle Fire HDX 7.

On top of that, Huawei made the tablet just 7.18 mm thin, too, so you can hardly ask for a lighter, more compact aluminum slate than this. The company did all that slimming down with a purpose, as the MediaPad X1 sports LTE Cat4 connectivity, and you can also use the tablet as a phone. The IPS-LCD display sports the hearty 1200 x 1920 pixels of resolution, as all high-end 7-inchers do, but the screen occupies the whopping 80% of the tablet's front, making it the slate with the best screen-to-body ratio.

Computing power is provided by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor of Huawei's own 28nm HiSilicon Kirin 910 variety, which supports LTE connectivity. The whole impressive setup is backed by a huge 5000 mAh battery, which reportedly delivers 21 days on standby, and "up to 5 days of continuous use". That's not all, as Huawei also equipped the MediaPad X1 with a 13 MP camera on the back that sports a Sony-made Exmor R sensor, as well as a 5 MP front-facing shooter.

The only downer here is the somewhat older Android 4.2 Jelly Bean version, as well as the fact that it will be available in select regions only, such as China, Russia, Western Europe, the Middle East, Japan and Latin America. We won't be waiting much for a full review of the world's lightest 7-incher, as the aluminum-clad slate will hit shelves starting next month.

Huawei Exceeds the Limits of What's Possible with HUAWEI MediaPad X1 at MWC 2014

Huawei also unveils its first wearable and new MediaPad phablet for a truly connected life

PR Newswire

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 23, 2014

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei today unveiled two new additions to its MediaPad range of devices and its first wearable device at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2014. With HUAWEI MediaPad X1, the world's slimmest 7-inch LTE Cat4-enabled all-in-one phablet, HUAWEI TalkBand B1, the perfect hybrid 'talk and track' companion, and HUAWEI MediaPad M1, the 8-inch entertainment powerhouse, Huawei makes a life without boundaries possible for more people.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140223/HK69414)

"We're excited to unveil our new 4G LTE-enabled MediaPads which, together with HUAWEI TalkBand B1, deliver the essential pillars of happiness – health, connection to family, contact with friends and access to work - without boundaries," said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. "Huawei's culture of innovation places us in prime position to develop devices that bring people the benefits and joy of technology through 4G LTE connectivity."

HUAWEI MediaPad X1
HUAWEI MediaPad X1 combines the functionality of a smartphone and tablet in a fullaluminum alloy unibody, providing outstanding comfort and ease of use at only 239g and 7.18mm thin. Its 7-inch 1200 x 1920 FHD LTPS touch display features a 80% screen-to-body ratio.

Powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, its ultra-long lasting 5000 mAh battery provides 21 days of standby time, over five full days of continuous use and reverse charging.

MediaPad X1 features an advanced 13MP Sony Exmor R BSI rear-facing camera and panoramic shooting. Its 5MP front-facing camera with Huawei's proprietary self-focus tips, preview screen, 10-level auto-facial enhancement and voice-activated hands-free capture is perfect for taking the best 'selfies'. The 'Voice Photo' function takes a photo accompanied by a 10-second audio clip that can be shared via Facebook and WeChat.

HUAWEI TalkBand B1
HUAWEI TalkBand B1 features wireless calling with a Bluetooth™ 4.1 earpiece, up to seven hours of calls and 1.4-inch flexible OLED display. It supports Android 2.3+ and iOS 5.0+ compatible devices, and syncs effortlessly via NFC.

TalkBand B1 wirelessly tracks activity time and progress, including steps taken, miles covered and calories burned. It intelligently records sleep duration and quality, while the smart alarm and nap functions assist rest.

Weighing just 26g and only 14.6mm thin, TalkBand B1 features a bendable curve design with a removable 9.4g earpiece. The 90 mAh battery lasts for six days and charges in two hours using the USB connector.

HUAWEI MediaPad M1
HUAWEI MediaPad M1 features an 8-inch 800 x 1280 HD IPS multi-touch capacitive screen with Huawei SWS technology, dual front-facing speakers and microphones for an enhanced audiovisual experience. Powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and 4800 mAh capacity battery, it supports 8 hours of video playing on a single charge.

Ultra-slim at 7.9mm, MediaPad M1's 329g sleek aluminum body slips easily into pockets or purses. The 1MP front-facing and 5MP rear-facing auto-focus cameras enable easy snapping and photo sharing.

The LTE Cat4-enabled MediaPad X1 and M1 download work files in seconds and 1GB movies in one minute with speeds of up to 150 Mbps. In-built WiFi routers and 2.4/5G dual mode WiFi support with voice call and SMS capabilities provide on-the-spot connection. The AirSharing function enables screen sharing and the transfer of images via cloud photo sharing. MediaPads X1 and M1 feature the latest intuitive interface, Emotion UI 2.0, with customizable homescreens, enhanced 'Standard' and 'Simplicity' UIs and over 1,000 diverse themes.

Availability

HUAWEI MediaPad X1 is available in China, Russia, Western Europe, the Middle East, Japan and Latin America from March 2014.
HUAWEI TalkBand B1 is available in China from March 2014, and in Japan, theMiddle East, Russia and Western Europe from Q2 2014.
HUAWEI MediaPad M1 is available from Q1 2014 in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Australia and Latin America.

About Huawei Consumer Business Group
As at the end of 2013, Huawei's products and services are deployed in over 170 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. Huawei has also established more than 16 R&D centers around the world in countries such as the United States, Germany,Sweden, Russia, India, and China. One of Huawei's three business groups, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) provides a range of products including mobile phones, mobile broadband (MBB) devices, home devices and cloud services. With more than 20 years of rich business expertise in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, an extensive global network, vast global business operations and partners, Huawei Consumer BG is dedicated to bringing the latest technology to consumers, offering a world of possibilities and creating extraordinary experiences for people everywhere.

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.