Huawei Mate X2 vs Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei Mate X2
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Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei Mate X2
Better display
Huawei Mate X2
Lighter body
Huawei Mate X2
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei Mate X2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8 | 8 |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2480 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 2200 | 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | — |
| PPI | 413 | 283 |
| Screen-to-body | 87.3 | 69.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei Mate X2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP24 | Mali-T628 MP4 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 9000 5G | Kirin 930 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 11 | EMUI 3.1 |
| OS Version | 10 | 5.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Mate X2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate X2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 4 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 8 MP |
| periscope telephoto | 8 MP, f/4.4, 240mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate X2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei Mate X2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 | 4800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 55 | — |
Body
| Spec | Huawei Mate X2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.8 | 214.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 295 | 330 |
| Width (mm) | 145.8 | 124 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei Mate X2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, February 22 | 2015, May. Released 2015, May |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, February 25 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Huawei Mate X2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - M2-801L, M2-803L |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - M2-801L |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79, 80, 84 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Mate X2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a + B2b), GALILEO (E1 + E5a + E5b), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei Mate X2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, dual speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei Mate X2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei Mate X2 and Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 packs a 4800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei Mate X2 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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