Huawei MediaPad X1 - Specifications. Huawei MediaPad X1 - Technical specifications Media pad x1 7.0

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	183.5 mm (millimeters) 18.35 cm (centimeters) 0.6 ft (feet) 7.22 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	103.9 mm (millimeters) 10.39 cm (centimeters) 0.34 ft (feet) 4.09 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	7.18 mm (millimeters) 0.72 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.28 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	239 g (grams) 0.53 lbs 8.43 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	136.89 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 8.31 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black White

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a technology fourth generation(4G). It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 800 MHz (7D-501L) LTE 1800 MHz (7D-501L) LTE 2100 MHz (7D-501L) LTE 2600 MHz (7D-501L)

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Huawei HiSilicon V9R1 KIRIN 910 Hi6620
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A9
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster as system memory, and other levels of cache memory. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	4
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1600 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-450 MP4
Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	4
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	2 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	TFT
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	7 in (inches) 177.8 mm (millimeters) 17.78 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	5.94 in (inches) 150.77 mm (millimeters) 15.08 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	3.71 in (inches) 94.23 mm (millimeters) 9.42 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.6:1 16:10
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	1920 x 1200 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	323 ppi (pixels per inch) 126 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about maximum quantity colors that the screen can show.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	74.76% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch
	LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon)

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera.	Sony Exmor RS
Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger.	f/2.2
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video with maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Geographical tags Panoramic photography Touch Focus Face recognition ISO Setting Exposure compensation

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

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Review of the Huawei MediaPad X1 tablet: the spool is small, but expensive

What is a seven-inch tablet typically? You can answer briefly but succinctly: “Nothing special” - and be absolutely right. For the most part, “tablets” with a seven-inch screen turn out to be quite boring. This is not surprising: the tablet market is now structured in such a way that manufacturers are trying to make models of this diagonal as affordable as possible. With all the attendant features: the use of low-resolution matrices, outdated platforms and inexpensive case materials. As it should be, there are a few exceptions to any rule. One of these exceptions is the brand new seven-inch Huawei tablet MediaPad X1.

For the gadget they ask for about fifteen thousand rubles - plus or minus a thousand and a half, depending on the configuration and the store. With the average cost of seven-inch tablets running the Android operating system being nine to ten thousand rubles, the price of the MediaPad X1 seems unfairly high. Is it worth overpaying? Find out from our detailed testing.

Appearance and ergonomics

As is customary at Huawei, the company's designers paid a lot of attention to the exterior of the device. Apparently, they adhere to the principles of Kansei engineering, in which the experience of a product is based on the subjective emotional sensations of users. MediaPad X1 looks really interesting. This is one of the thinnest and lightest seven-inch tablets: its weight is 239 grams, thickness is 7.2 millimeters. It is convenient to use the tablet suspended for a long time - your hands do not get tired at all. And in general, it looks more like a healthy phone a la Sony Xperia Z Ultra than a tablet.

The modest dimensions are achieved, among other things, thanks to the very narrow frames around the display. The width of the side frames is less than three millimeters: less than many smartphones! The display occupies about 80% of the front panel area, which is an unprecedented figure for this class of devices.

There are no hardware keys on the front side of the tablet. The traditional three keys - “Back”, “Home” and “Menu” - are touch sensitive and are located directly on the display. At the top of the panel there is a speaker, a front-facing 5-megapixel camera lens and an LED indicator.

The central part of the rear panel is made of metal. Above and below it there are plastic inserts - the material chosen for the inserts is not very good, these parts of the case get dirty quite quickly. On the “back” there is a lens of the main 13-megapixel camera with flash. It is framed by a metal border - it will not be possible to accidentally scratch it if you unsuccessfully place the device face up. At the bottom of the panel there is a slot for the earpiece speaker. The tablet is non-separable - the battery cannot be easily replaced.

The layout of connectors and controls on the X1 is standard for an Android tablet. The universal audio connector is located on the top edge, and one of the two microphones with which the system is implemented is also located here. active noise cancellation. The power key and volume buttons are on the right side.

The keys are small, with a short and distinct stroke. Next to them are slots for micro-SIM and microSD cards, hidden in trays that have already become familiar, a la iPhone.

The edges of the case are neatly rounded, so the tablet does not cut your hand. On the bottom edge there is a micro-USB 2.0 connector and a second microphone.

The MediaPad X1 is built very well. When checking the rigidity of the case for torsion and fracture, we did not find any suspicious play or alarming creaks.

Within the seven-inch tablet genre, the MediaPad X1 is extremely compact and lightweight. It’s a pleasure to use and doesn’t make your hands get tired on long trips on the subway. In general, its appearance and ergonomics are in perfect order. The device looks quite expensive - but there is nothing to be surprised about, it costs quite a lot.

Specifications

Huawei MediaPad X1
Display	7 inches, 1920x1200, matrix type - IPS + LPTS
Touch screen	Capacitive (10 points), responds to touches with loose gloves
Air gap	No
Oleophobic coating	Eat
Polarizing filter	Eat
CPU	HiSilicon Kirin 910 (Hi6620): four cores ARM Cortex-A9 (ARMv7), frequency 1.6 GHz; process technology 28 nm HPm
Graphics controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4, 533 MHz
RAM	2 GB LPDDR3-1600
Flash memory	16 GB + microSD
Connectors	1 x micro-USB 2.0 1 x 3.5mm headset jack 1 x microSD 1 x micro-SIM
cellular	Built-in 2G/3G modem; optional 4G support Ability to make calls 2G: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G: DC-HSPA+ (42 Mbps) 4G: LTE Cat. 4 (150 Mbit/s) - optional One SIM card in micro-SIM format
WiFi	802.11b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Bluetooth	4.0
NFC	No
IR port	No
Navigation	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Sensors	Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer/gyroscope, digital compass (magnetometer)
Main camera	13 MP (4160x3120), autofocus, LED flash
Front-camera	5 MP (2592x1952), without autofocus
Nutrition	Non-removable battery Capacity 19 Wh (5000 mAh, 3.8 V)
Size	184x104 mm Case thickness 7.2 mm
Weight	239 g
operating system	Google Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) Corporate shell Emotion UI 2.0
Approximate price	14,990 rubles for the version with 3G modem 15,990 rubles for the version with 4G modem

Display

Huawei MediaPad X1 is a rare tablet with a seven-inch screen that boasts a high-resolution display. In this case, we are dealing with WUXGA (1920x1200 pixels), which is even higher than the usual Full HD. The aspect ratio is 16:10, meaning the display is slightly wider than competitors with more common 16:9 panels. However, in comparison with, for example, the iPad Mini (the display aspect ratio of which is 4:3), the Media Pad looks elongated and more compact. The pixel density is high - more than 323 dots per inch. Thanks to this, the tablet is perfect for all kinds of multimedia - movies and photographs look very detailed, and text, even small ones, is quite clear.

The viewing angles of the screen are very wide - watching a movie together is quite comfortable. Color rendition is not distorted when the view deviates from the perpendicular. The multi-touch layer on the screen is, of course, capacitive. The gadget supports up to ten simultaneous touches, quickly responds to each of them and recognizes gestures without difficulty. The device “feels” touches in loose gloves.

As befits a device of this class, the tablet display has a grease-repellent coating and is equipped with a polarizing filter. The surface of the front panel is easily cleaned from fingerprints and other dirt - the oleophobic properties are very well expressed. The screen is made using OGS (One Glass Solution) technology - there is no air gap between the display and the front panel. This solution reduces the amount of glare and reflections, the picture does not fade even in bright lighting.

The device has a large reserve of brightness. The maximum luminosity of the white field is just over 400 cd/m2, the minimum is only 12. Such wide backlight boundaries allow you to comfortably use the device both in complete darkness and in direct sunlight. Moreover, in the latter case, you don’t even have to turn the brightness to maximum - in our experience, in the vast majority of cases, 50-70% of the upper limit value will be enough.

The color temperature of grayscale shades is close to the reference value of 6500 K - on average it is just under 7500 K. In theory, this means that the picture looks a little “cooler” than it should - but in practice such a small deviation will not be easy to see with the naked eye. For perfectionists, it is possible to manually adjust the color temperature.

The luminosity of the black field is moderate - about 0.4 cd/m2. Even at the maximum screen backlight level, blacks look quite deep, without deviations into dark gray or dark purple, as sometimes happens. As you can easily calculate, the contrast is about 1000:1 - a very decent figure.

The color gamut of the tablet display almost completely coincides with the reference sRGB color space - the color rendition of the screen is natural.

We liked the display of the new “tablet” from Huawei both in general and in small details. It has a high resolution, it is very well tuned, it has good brightness and contrast. Using a gadget with such a display is a real pleasure.

Hardware and performance

The weak point of many Huawei gadgets is performance. The thing is that in its most advanced devices, the Chinese company fundamentally uses platforms produced by its subsidiary HiSilicon. And they are still significantly inferior in computing power to the Qualcomm, Samsung and Apple platforms.

The gadget is built on the relatively recent HiSilicon Kirin 910 platform, also known as Hi6620, which includes four ARM Cortex-A9 cores operating at 1.6 GHz. The cores are no longer young, their performance is not very high by today's standards. In benchmarks, Kirin 910 does not show flagship performance - according to the results, it is closer to mediocre chips built on “small” Cortex-A7 cores.

To understand how (un)powerful the Huawei MediaPad X1 is, just look at the Basemark 2 Taiji test results. This is the simplest gaming benchmark we use. Majority modern gadgets, which claim to be a flagship, are limited by the vSync limit - 60 frames per second. Our guest today showed only 28.7 FPS.

The same was demonstrated by more complex gaming tests - GFXBench 3.0 and 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme. In them, the Huawei MediaPad X1 lagged behind the selected competitor by approximately two times.

Things are better with multimedia tasks. The device smoothly plays videos in high definition format and copes well with web surfing. True, no, no, and he’ll still stumble somewhere.

In this case, not the most powerful processor combined with a rather heavy shell - so from time to time the tablet may slow down even when displaying animation operating system or switching between applications.

Connection

There are two versions of Huawei MediaPad X1: one of them supports work in LTE networks, the other is content with only 2G/3G. The difference in price between them is small - exactly a thousand rubles. So we recommend that all X1 buyers step on their own toad’s throat and still pay extra. As befits a modern seven-inch tablet, the MediaPad can make calls and send messages. It is quite convenient to talk on it - there is a decent volume reserve of the earpiece speaker, and the noise reduction is not bad. However, it is much more practical to use a headset - wired or Bluetooth. The radio module works well and stably - it does not lose connection with the network without serious reasons.

Huawei MediaPad X1 - call and message screens

The range of wireless interfaces is small - there is no support for NFC or infrared. Which, it should be noted, is very strange: at a minimum, a gadget of this level must have a Near Field Communication module - this has long been mainstream. MediaPad X1 connects to public access points without unnecessary delays and exchanges data at a decent speed even when moving away from the router. IN home network the gadget accelerated to twenty megabits per second - and, apparently, could work even faster if the channel allowed.

A module with support for GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS hot start technologies is responsible for navigation in the device. We have no comments regarding their work. The MediaPad X1 navigates the terrain quite quickly. Within half a minute after launch, the gadget detected 18 satellites and used ten of them to determine the location, while the navigation error radius was about eight meters - an excellent result. The gadget is convenient to use as a car navigator - the dimensions are suitable, and it will not let you get lost.

Unfortunately, modules wireless communication The device doesn't have as much as we would like. However, those that exist work without failures.

Autonomous operation

What the Huawei MediaPad X1 can boast of (and what competitors can silently envy on the sidelines) is its battery. The tablet has a 19 Wh battery (5000 mAh, 3.8 V). The battery is not removable, but it is unlikely that anyone will be sad about this topic: with moderate use of the gadget, the battery lasts for a day battery life, or even more. The most resource-intensive element is obviously the display. Therefore, to extend the battery life, it is enough to lower the screen backlight level. Unfortunately, AnTuTu Battery Tester, which we usually use to “measure” the battery, refused to work on the Huawei MediaPad X1 - this is probably due to the modified shell of the tablet.

In HD video playback mode, the tablet's battery lasted for almost nine hours - an excellent result. Of course, during testing the display brightness was set to 100%, and wireless network included (applications, Internet messengers and email clients were updated in the background).

The tablet has three power modes: Normal, Energy Saving and Smart. The most interesting is the last special mode. When activated, the system dynamically adjusts the processor load level to perform a specific task. Energy saving mode limits the level of load on the platform and access to the Network. The device can generate a list of the most resource-intensive applications - a non-standard option. In general, in terms of battery life, the Huawei MediaPad X1 is in perfect order.

Camera

According to the glorious Chinese tradition of taking things by numbers, the MediaPad X1 was equipped with cameras much richer than, probably, all other tablets. Let's say the front camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels. Of course, you shouldn’t expect miracles from it in shooting self-portraits - the sensor, although multi-pixel, is very tiny. Nevertheless, it copes with its responsibilities on the whole better than the 1.3-megapixel counterparts of other tablets.

With sufficient lighting, photos on the X1 come out sharp and juicy. The level of detail is decent across the entire frame, although you can see a slight drop in sharpness towards the edges, but this is a fairly common flaw even for DSLR cameras. The color rendition is natural - the automation selects the parameters for shooting well. There are practically no artifacts, the software processing of the images is very good. The High Dynamic Range mode pulls out shadows too aggressively - it is better not to activate it unless there is a real need.

It’s strange, but even in room lighting, photographs become much less saturated and detailed, and noise appears. Often the pictures come out blurry - the camera has a penchant for long shutter speeds, which is not very appropriate in the absence of image stabilization. In general, you have to do doubles to be sure. We sent about a fifth of the footage to the trash bin due to “shaking.”

The camera's autofocus is fast even in low light. It is noteworthy that the automatic focusing system practically does not allow errors: the device always hits the target - and this is very good. As our tests show, there are no problems with shooting text. Even in document photographs taken in room lighting, text is easily visible across the entire frame. Overall, the main camera of the Huawei MediaPad X1 is not bad, and by tablet standards, perhaps even excellent.

Conclusion

Huawei MediaPad X1 is made with a claim to a certain exclusivity - this is clearly reflected both in the device itself and in its price. Let us remember that we are talking about a gadget that costs about fifteen thousand rubles. And this is for a seven-inch tablet running an operating room Android systems! Expensive? Perhaps yes. However, the gadget may well justify this cost - just look at the list of its advantages.

Advantages of Huawei MediaPad X1:

• Cute design; Minimum case dimensions in the class;
• Bright and contrasting, well-tuned high-resolution display;
• Built-in modem and optional support for fourth generation networks;
• Possibility to make voice calls in cellular networks;
• An impressive set of cameras.

At the same time, the device has a number of extremely offensive shortcomings, due to which the MediaPad X1 is likely to lose some potential buyers.

Disadvantages of Huawei MediaPad X1:

• Lack of computing power to perform resource-intensive tasks;
• Lack of NFC and IR port;
• High price.

However, like any other device, the MediaPad X1 has its own purpose - multimedia, web surfing outside the home, a spare phone. What you shouldn’t buy it for is for games and “heavy” applications; the gadget can handle everything else. It's a pity that universal device it didn’t work out - we and probably you too were waiting for it. As for the alternatives, we can’t help but remember the Nexus 7: the “reference tablet” from Google doesn’t look as attractive, it’s a little larger, but it will cost noticeably less and has better hardware.

Huawei is persistently trying to convince itself and everyone around that the MediaPad X1 is a tablet and has nothing to do with phablets. The question is philosophical, since the device is quite large. Still, 7 inches is 7 inches, and talking like that is inconvenient. On the other hand, there are similar models in the phablet segment, and this is a matter of their positioning. The manufacturer is trying to get into tablets with this model, but here, it seems to me, its chances are small - for 15,000 rubles you can buy an iPad Mini Retina, albeit without support for cellular networks. But this device from Huawei initially has it, plus it allows you to make calls and write SMS. This is a kind of universal solution, which, typically, is priced exactly like tablets, and not smartphones at all. There is a stupid situation on the market when a decent smartphone costs from 20,000 rubles, and a completely similar tablet with a large diagonal costs 20-25 percent less. This cannot be explained by logic, since the cost of the components in the tablet is higher; this is purely positioning on the part of the company.

Despite the fact that the Huawei brand is well-known in the market, it is impossible to say that its strength will allow the MediaPad X1 to be sold en masse. Plans for selling this device in Russia are truly Napoleonic, but they are unlikely to come true. This device is well suited for those who are looking for a tablet with good functionality and full phone support, but for some reason do not want to consider Galaxy Tab from Samsung. From a cost point of view, this solution is at par similar solutions top companies. In my opinion, offering a person a choice Apple iPad and Huawei MediaPad X1 for the same amount, we will get a very definite result, and the choice will not be in favor of Huawei. The same goes for comparisons with Samsung. Therefore, you should approach the choice of this device carefully and weigh the pros and cons.

This review largely builds on the first look we did back in February, expanding on it and adding to it based on using the device for a month and a half.

Appearance, materials, control elements, assembly

Some will say that the new X1 is similar to the iPad Mini, and they will be partially right. Indeed, the new product has a lot in common with small tablets from Apple: aluminium case, silver metal edging, white color, after all. But personally, this tablet reminds me of its long-time predecessor, Huawei MediaPad.

The front part is almost entirely occupied by a seven-inch display with small frames around it. In my memory, this is one of the first tablets with such thin frames, not only on the sides, but on the top/bottom.

Above the screen there is a speaker, light/proximity sensors and a light indicator (it flashes red for notifications, lights up yellow while charging and green when the tablet is fully charged).

On the right side you can see the volume rocker, the power button and hidden trays for a SIM card (microSIM format) and cards microSD memory H.C.

On top there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microphone hole (if I understand correctly).

Rear end made of aluminum, with the exception of two white plastic inserts. The combination of aluminum and matte white plastic looks great, Huawei can only be commended for this choice.

On the back there is an external speaker (it has a good volume reserve) and a peephole for a 13 MP camera with flash.

The build quality of the tablet is excellent, there can be no complaints.

One of the main features of this tablet is its compact dimensions compared to other seven-inch devices (184x104x7 mm, 239 grams). And although the X1 looks more like a phablet than a tablet, the company’s opinion on this matter is clear - it’s a compact tablet, not a phablet.

Compared to Sony Xperia Z Ultra, Acer Liquid S2 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Compared to Asus Nexus 7 2013

Compared to Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.4 Pro

Compared to Nokia Lumia 1520

When I saw the X1 in person for the first time, to be honest, I was pleasantly surprised. The dimensions of this device can be easily compared to a six-inch e-reader.

Screen

Display diagonal - seven inches, resolution - 1920x1200 pixels, matrix type - IPS, screen covered protective glass Gorilla Glass, multi-touch supported up to ten simultaneous touches. In settings you can change color temperature screen.

The MediaPad X1 has an excellent display with close to maximum viewing angles, good brightness margin and excellent image clarity (this is especially noticeable when viewing small text). This screen can be easily compared with the Nexus 7 2013 display - they are on the same level.

Thin side frames produce a “wow” effect on an unprepared user; this solution undoubtedly looks cool. However, Huawei cheated a little: if you look closely, you will notice that the display itself does not start immediately after the frames, but half a millimeter later. By the way, LG did the same thing with the G2 at one time.

An unobvious feature of the device was turning it on using a double tap on the screen. Despite the fact that Huawei clearly copied this feature from LG, it didn’t make it any worse.

Autonomous operation

The tablet has a non-removable battery with a Li-Ion battery capacity of 5000 mAh. According to the manufacturer, it is capable of playing video for 25 hours and has a standby time of up to 800 hours. Let me start by saying that the battery charging time with a complete charger is about 4 hours.

It is not clear how the manufacturer was able to achieve 25 hours of video playback; all experiments with HD videos and average screen brightness produced results of 10-12 hours at most. That is, at the level of current models, there is no increase, and there cannot be. Real time performance when used as a tablet is at the level of other devices, for example, Nexus 7 2013. If you use the device for calls and the Internet, then on average it lasts for 2 days, which is also expected. Using it as a tablet will give you 4-5 days of use. I emphasize that these are expected results, there is nothing special here.

Camera

The tablet has two cameras: a main 13 MP and a front 5 MP. Below I invite you to familiarize yourself with the pictures from the device. They are quite good on bright days; indoor pictures are blurry and not always perfect. The built-in LED flash doesn't really help the situation. This is clearly not a perfect device in terms of camera, but it beats many Chinese models.

Wireless interfaces

The tablet has full set wireless modules: Wi-Fi (b/g/n). Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and even support for Russian LTE frequencies.

Performance, memory, chipset

Along with the tablet, Huawei also presented its new quad-core HiSilicon Kirin K910 processor operating at 1.5 GHz. Mali-450MP is used as a video accelerator. If you remember, the weak point of the previous generation of processors was precisely the weak video accelerator, because of this it was impossible to play top games. With the transition to Mali-450MP, this problem was completely resolved (the only disappointment is the lack of OpenGL 3.0 support).

RAM capacity - 2 GB, capacity internal storage- 16 GB, about 12 GB available to the user, there is support for memory cards up to 64 GB. Let me also remind you that all new Huawei devices have a replacement option internal memory to a memory card, thanks to this you can store a cache of heavy games on the card and not worry about the small amount of internal memory.

As for the speed of the tablet, commercial samples perform noticeably worse than prototypes. Thus, when moving through the menu, there is a slowdown that is not present on the iPad or similar Android tablets. This does not happen in games or applications, but the brakes are observed in the interface, and they are random.

operating system

The tablet runs Android 4.2.2 OS with a pre-installed Emotion UI 2.0 shell. The new version of the shell has a slightly different interface, so let's talk about it in a little more detail.

Firstly, all the icons have been slightly “rounded”, for standard applications This solution looks great, but here are the icons third party applications in the gray rounded frames they look, to put it mildly, so-so.

Secondly, the notification shade has been redesigned. Finally, a brightness adjustment slider has appeared, and the switches are now hidden, leaving only five pieces (previously there was horizontal scrolling, like in TouchWiz).

Among other features, I will once again note the hiding of on-screen buttons. I've really liked this option since the days of Huawei Mate, I'm glad that the company managed to bring it back, despite Google's claims. Thanks to this automatic hiding, on-screen buttons will not bother you when playing games, watching videos or reading.

Other features include the presence of quite interesting design themes, various additional settings in the shell - most of it is familiar from other Huawei products; there is nothing unique for the market as a whole.

Impression

In terms of communication quality, there are no complaints about the device, and the presence of 3G makes it quite interesting. Keep in mind that the device can actually make calls and receive SMS, which the iPad does not have. On the other hand, other Android tablets can also do this, and this is a plus for them.

The device turned out to be nice, the only complaints I have are the slowdown in the menu, which is sometimes annoying. It’s not very clear whether there will be an update to the latest ones Android versions, most likely not or too late. But this has already become commonplace for most Android devices.

With a price of 15,000 rubles, this model in the minds of consumers will compete with the iPad Mini of all modifications and will clearly lose to it. This can be seen in Galaxy Tab sales; these tablets are often more functional, but cannot compete with the iPad at the same price level. For Huawei, this situation is repeated in a more severe version - there is no noticeable advertising and PR, the consumer simply does not know this product. As a result, you can expect a fairly rapid drop in price; in the fall it could reach 12-13 thousand rubles, which will make this model more attractive. But here you need to understand that even today, in terms of price/quality ratio, it is not bad, although it is not ideal. Emotionally, the device turned out to be dry - it seems to have everything, but something is missing. You should choose it based on your real needs - in my opinion, if you need a phone, then it will fit the bill. And it can be considered as a phablet; as a tablet it is not so profitable.

The Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 tablet computer belongs to that category of devices about which it is impossible to say with complete certainty whether it is a small tablet or a huge smartphone. Despite its tablet dimensions, it has interesting features specifically related to telephone conversations. Although the gadget also copes well with all other tasks.

Many people tend to classify the Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 Internet tablet as a phablet - this is what smartphones with large displays, which in their dimensions are very close to small tablets. Due to the features of the device interface, which involve using the gadget primarily in a vertical position, I share this opinion, but since the developer is positioning his brainchild as Tablet PC and sellers classify it specifically in this category, then in this review I will adhere to the definition that this is still an Internet tablet, and not a smartphone.

Another controversial point associated with the Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 is its price category. I take the device to budget models. Of course, due to the rise in the dollar exchange rate and the increase in the cost of goods whose price tags are directly related to the dollar, the concept of budgeting has become somewhat vague. But for some reason, the price of the tablet in question varies by as much as 9,000 rubles. This is despite the fact that we are talking about the same configuration 7D-501U.

For example, most sellers ask for it, roughly speaking, 18,000-18,500 rubles, but there are offers in the range of 20,500. Moreover, in the store that provided the device for review, its price is only 11,500. So the budget level of the tablet depends primarily on how much did you pay for it?

But let's finally get to know the experimental subject better.

The gadget comes in a sliding pencil case with a Spartan style simple design. All contents are neatly arranged in internal cells. Inside there is a tablet, network adapter and a cord that can be connected both to an adapter to charge the battery over the network and to a personal computer to synchronize the tablet with it and charge from a USB connector, a short user manual and a small metal tool used to remove the holders in which the memory card is installed and SIM card.

Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 is an Internet tablet running the Android 4.2.2 operating system.

The device is based on a quad-core HiSilicon Balong V9R1 processor with clock frequency 1.6 GHz and equipped with 2 GB of RAM.

The internal flash memory capacity is 16 GB. Of these, the user is provided with just under 12 GB. The tablet also supports working with microSD flash cards up to 32 GB.

The Mali450-MP4 video processor is responsible for the operation of the tablet with graphics.

The display of Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 has a diagonal of 7 inches with a resolution of 1200x1920 pixels. The display is designed using LTPS technology and provides impeccable picture quality - clear images and pleasant colors leave behind good impression. The settings provide the ability to change the color temperature, which allows the user to achieve the most attractive shades for him personally.

Viewing angles are good on all sides of the screen, and the brightness margin is sufficient for comfortable work under sunlight. In addition, the display has an anti-glare coating. Brightness can be adjusted manually or turned on auto mode, trusting the built-in light sensor.

Another one useful feature screen - oleophobic coating. Thanks to it, there are practically no fingerprints left on the display, and those that do remain can be easily removed using any soft cloth.

The tablet is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, a GSM module and supports data transfer over a 3G network at speeds of up to 42 Mbit/s. There are also modifications of the model that can operate in 4G networks, transmitting data at speeds of up to 150 Mbit/s, but the 7D-501U configuration that came into my hands cannot do this. But all configurations can be used as a point Wi-Fi access or USB modem.

The gadget can work with satellite GPS systems and GLONASS. It supports A-GPS technology, which allows you to quickly establish communication with satellites after activating the navigation module, and also uses a magnetic compass.

In addition to all of the above, Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 is equipped with two cameras and microphones.

A lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh is used as a battery. According to the manufacturer, its charge should last for more than eight hundred hours in standby mode, up to twenty-five hours of video viewing and more than eight hours of operation using Wi-Fi.

I can’t say anything about the standby mode, since I didn’t have the gadget long enough for me to check it. As for watching videos, my tablet lasted fourteen hours in this mode. Of course, it’s far from the standard stated by the manufacturer, but still very cool. In addition, this time could be increased by reducing the brightness level.

But they didn’t lie about Wi-Fi. After eight hours of intensive testing, which included playing video content from the Internet, playing online games and other tasks that require constant connection to the network, I managed to drain the battery to 30%, which I find an excellent result.

The device body dimensions are 184x104x7.2 mm and weighs 253 g. The thickness is chosen very carefully - if the tablet were even a little thinner, it would be inconvenient to take from the table. And so - just right. It’s comfortable to hold and looks elegant.

Above the display, similar to smartphones, there is one of the speakers, which the user puts to his ear during a conversation. To the right are the sensor window and the front camera.

The back cover of the tablet, which also forms the sides, is made of metal. The exception is two plastic covers covering the upper and lower parts of the case.

There are no buttons, even touch ones, on the front side. They appear directly on the screen while working with the device.

On the right edge in the middle there is a power button and a volume rocker. The developers strongly encourage the vertical orientation of the gadget, so when holding it horizontally, you have to press the left side of the button to increase the volume. The buttons themselves are made either of metal or of plastic well disguised as it, but their movement is moderately elastic and pleasant.

On the left and right there are compartments for installing memory cards and micro-SIM.

At the bottom end there is a Micro-USB connector, designed for charging the battery and synchronizing the gadget with a computer, as well as one of the microphones.

At the top end there is a second microphone and a jack for connecting headphones or a headset.

In the upper left corner on the bottom there is a camera equipped with a flash, and in the lower right corner there is another speaker.

Now let's turn on the tablet and see it in action.

The first thing that catches your eye when you launch it is the unusual interface, which can drive an unprepared user into a stupor. This is a proprietary interface from Huawei, called Emotion UI 2.0. Its main difference is that, unlike the vast majority of other interfaces, it does not have a menu with installed applications, where you can go from the desktop.

Here all applications are installed directly on the desktop. If you try to remove the icon of one of them from the desktop, a dialog will appear to uninstall this application from the system.

On the one hand, this may seem inconvenient, since no one likes to clutter their desktop unnecessarily. But in fact, it provides the ability to sort icons into separate folders. To create such a folder, just grab and drag the icon of one program onto another. It will be automatically created for them new folder, where you can place any other applications. By default, the system has already created three thematic folders for installed applications.

But the interface can be given a different look, in which large multi-colored tiles are used instead of icons, evoking associations with the Metro interface from Windows 8.

Both interfaces have a significant drawback: they do not change orientation when turning the device on its side, which is completely inconvenient. This obsessive desire of developers to force the user to hold the device vertically once again forces it to be classified as a phablet.

But enough about the sad stuff. At the same stage, we can make sure that the display responds perfectly to touches and switching between windows in most cases occurs smoothly and almost instantly. Exceptions to this rule occur when the system is busy with some other third-party tasks, such as downloading and installing updates for existing programs.

The performance level is high enough that you won't have any problems even with demanding games. Two different benchmarks assessed the tablet's capabilities as follows:

Network connections work great. If you have a good Internet channel, video content from the Internet, including online TV, is played back perfectly, without freezing or connection interruptions.

Since we're talking about video, it's worth talking about such an important accompanying phenomenon as sound quality. Huawei didn’t disappoint here either. The speakers have excellent deep sound and very high volume.

I first noticed the sound when I tested the battery life of the tablet in video playback mode. The Supra M945G tablet also passed this test at the same time. I must say that the sound of the Huawei stereo system stood out very noticeably compared to the second device for the better.

As mentioned above, the tablet is equipped with two cameras. The resolution of the main camera located on the bottom is 13 megapixels. I have a mixed opinion about her. Photos taken outdoors with it look quite good. I give one of them as an example.

As you can see, it turned out even a little better indoors. This is roughly how your Skype interlocutors will see you. True, since the camera is not located in the center, but in the corner, you will have to “catch” your face in the frame so that you can be seen normally.

The quality of the microphones is sufficient for talking on the phone or communicating via Skype. But when using the voice recorder function, its power is lower than we would like. You can normally listen to the recording only with headphones. In any case, if the recording is not dictated loudly and clearly directly into the microphone.

Finally, I would like to talk about the “Do Not Disturb” mode, which allows you to make the gadget inaccessible to phone calls from people who are not on a special white list. This mode can be controlled manually or you can set a start and end schedule for it. In this case, it will be activated and disabled automatically.

To summarize, we can say that the Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 is a very interesting tablet. It can be safely recommended to users who, for some reason, are not suitable for models with larger displays.

It has an excellent display with anti-glare and oleophobic coating. And also, most importantly, with an excellent image and the ability to adjust color temperature.

Another plus of the device is its fairly high performance. The benchmark results clearly show that the gadget lags behind flagship models, but in the process of work you don’t notice it. It is perfect for solving a wide variety of problems.

Let's also add a powerful battery to the pluses.

By and large, there are not very many disadvantages. First of all, the Emotion UI 2.0 interface does not have the ability to unfold when the screen is rotated. This approach is very inconvenient. Of course, you can get used to this, but why get used to it when the developer could simply pay more attention to this detail?

The second weak link is the flash. Her work indoors gives completely different results than you expect from her.

Otherwise, the Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 is quite attractive. How well it lives up to its value depends only on how much you bought it for. As mentioned above, the price range for this device in different stores is very large.

Do you think this is a tablet? I disagree. After a long conversation with the device, I came to the conclusion that a regular five-inch smartphone is no longer any good. It's time to move on to something bigger. Huawei X1 has a big-eyed screen, a stylish body, good characteristics and, most importantly, a price that is pleasant to the wallet and your own toad.

Let's start with configuration. In the box under the device you can find one MediaPad X1 7.0, a power supply (5V, 2A) - one piece, a MicroUSB cable - one piece, and a headset, believe it or not, is also present. Everything is standard. As has already become clear, no excessive savings on the included headphones were noticed.

Design and materials

I did not use this section title because it is customary in such reviews. If we are talking about MediaPad X1, then appearance and the case materials really deserve special attention. But first of all I want to address the issue of price.

In retail, MediaPad X1 7.0 with support for 4th generation networks can now be purchased for 14,490 rubles.

You're unlikely to find it cheaper, and you don't need to. 500 rubles don't matter. So, for this money you can get a tablet-dialer with a Full HD screen, LTE support and a metal case. So I revealed almost all my cards at the very beginning. But let's get back to the tablet body.

On sale you can find only two color variations of the device: black and white. In my opinion, the snow-white model looks more advantageous, but I think the black classic will also be popular.

On the front side there is a tempered glass panel framed in white frames. Their width on the sides is about 3 mm. From the point of view of convenience, this is not enough, since it happens that you can touch the screen with your palm or fingers. On the other hand, they could be reduced. In general, it turns out to be a kind of golden mean.

Located above the screen standard set“sense organs”: front camera, light and proximity sensor, as well as a metal mesh earpiece. There is nothing at the bottom - an empty space, absolutely symmetrical to that at the top of the device. In horizontal orientation, it is convenient to hold the tablet by these protrusions, but unfortunately, typing in this position takes some getting used to.

The main speaker is located on the back, under the bottom plastic plug, which duplicates the one located at the top. Due to these inserts and the metal surface on the back, the X1 looks suspiciously like the iPhone 5S. In other words, the back side looks even better and more stylish than the front. And the fact that I had such associations probably speaks volumes about my depravity.

At the top right there is a peephole for the main camera and a single LED flash nearby. There is nothing else interesting behind.

The left side of the device is empty, but on right side There are metal volume buttons and a power key below. The buttons have a little play in their grooves, but this point is not at all critical.

There are also two slots that can be removed using a paper clip. Externally, the “plugs” are absolutely identical, but one of them is intended for installing a SIM card, the other for expanding memory. MicroSDXC cards are supported.

The metal trays stick out a little above the surface of the body, which doesn’t look very good and is somehow not entirely pleasant to the touch.

Perhaps this is not the case in other copies, but my device has such a drawback.

There is one more nuance. The top plastic plug on the back of the tablet is not flush compared to the bottom. This does not affect the perception of the device in any way, but it still occurs.

Microphones with noise reduction function are distributed on two edges of the tablet: on the top and bottom. There is also a regular 3.5 mm audio output and an unprotected MicroUSB port.

The corners around the perimeter of the device are beveled towards the back surface, which provides a more comfortable grip. And now it’s time to discuss the following important points.

Convenience and use cases

MediaPad X1 7.0 is either a small tablet or a giant smartphone.

I hesitate to call it the golden mean for several reasons. We have all become accustomed to tablets and, above all, those with a diagonal of nine inches or more. They are large, grippy and generally do not cause any particular inconvenience when using. All this is true when you are lying on the couch with a tablet, sitting in a cafe, an airplane seat, and in all similar cases.

Now try using your tablet as a phone, that is, as one single “pocket” assistant on a daily basis. Most likely there will be some discomfort. So, the X1 is much more convenient than large tablets, since the screen diagonal is only seven inches (180 mm), however, in order to walk with it every day and make calls on it, you need a certain habit. This is the price for a large screen that is convenient for surfing the Internet and other things.

There will be inconveniences and you will have to get used to them. You need to be mentally prepared for this and approach the transition to such a tablet phone consciously.

Winter is coming, most likely most of us will put on warm sheepskin coats or down jackets. As a rule, they have large pockets and our device will fit there perfectly. In the summer, when you need to quickly go to the store for beer... ice cream, you won’t want to take the X1 with you again. What to do with missed calls at this moment and, as a result, broken contracts of millions or an offended mother-in-law is up to you to decide.

In general, this is all a theory that should be supported, if not by practice, then at least by a visual table with the dimensions of the tablet and its current competitors:

	Length	Width	Thickness	Weight
Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0
Apple iPad mini 2		134,7
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Asus Nexus 7 (2013)

I liked using the X1 as my main device, but I’m not yet ready to completely switch to the daily scenario of using it as my main device. What is the best way to test your readiness for such changes? It's simple. After several days of close communication with the tablet, try to pick up any regular smartphone, for example, the same Huawei Ascend P6S. A pleasant shock that doesn't go away after a few minutes? Then, it’s better to stick to the old model of behavior: smartphone in your pocket, tablet in your bag.

In the corresponding forum topic on 4pda.ru there is an interesting survey of users on how they use the device. For clarity, here is a screenshot of the questionnaire that was current at the time of writing:

Specifications Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 LTE (model 7D-501L):

• HiS ilicon Kirin 910 processor with a frequency of 1.6 GHz (four cores)
• Mali450-MP4 video chip (no OpenGL 3.0 support)
• RAM 2 GB (LPDDR3, 895 MB actually available)
• 16 GB data storage (12.20 GB actually available)
• microSD memory card support (up to 32 GB)
• IPS display 7" with a resolution of 1200 × 1920, (323 ppi)
• main camera 13 MP
• front camera 5 MP
• sensors: light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, compass
• battery 5,000 mAh (non-removable)
• OS Android 4.2.2 + Emotion UI 2.0

Wireless communications

• GPRS/EDGE, DC-HSDPA+, LTE TDD/FDD (Cat. 4)
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4&5 GHz (two channels for the LTE version), Bluetooth

On my own behalf, I can add that the device perfectly accepts memory cards of 64 GB, despite the low level that the manufacturer warns about. Considering this, you can safely buy a card with increased capacity.

I would like to note that there is no NFC support.

This step by the manufacturer is puzzling, since full access to all the advantages of this technology - this is the original advantage of the Andoid system. By the way, there is no infrared sensor, so you can also forget about controlling household appliances.

In games and applications, the tablet works clearly, smoothly and smoothly. The same cannot be said about the behavior of the device when navigating the interface.

The shell often slows down and this phenomenon is not periodic, but rather constant.

Clearing memory and deleting unnecessary applications does not improve the situation much. You can get used to this behavior of the device and not notice it at all, but for perfectionists it will be unpleasant to use such a device.

I communicate a lot with the most different devices and I think that this drawback is not critical. The MediaPad X1 7.0 has many other advantages that outweigh the not-so-smooth interface.

To complete the picture, I provide screenshots of the device’s performance after resetting to factory settings.

Display

The X1 has a screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. It is clear that we are talking about an aspect ratio of 16:9. This is convenient, first of all, for viewing various video content. I did not find a negative side to using this approach. The pixel density is 323 dots per square inch. In this parameter everything is fine.

In the parameters, you can adjust the screen color temperature manually by dragging the slider in different directions, or leave everything as is.

I am always mentally prepared for the fact that even in devices from large companies, the behavior of the ambient light sensor is not always smooth. In the case of the X1, the light sensor behaves very adequately: the screen backlight is always quickly set by the system to a comfortable value.

By the way, to activate the screen, just tap twice on any area with your finger. In LG this function is called KnockON, but in Huawei it simply has everything. In any case, this is a convenient feature that you quickly get used to.

Since the screen base is an IPS matrix, the tablet has expectedly good viewing angles. The colors and richness of the picture practically do not change when the device is tilted.

Front-camera shoots at a resolution of 2592 x 1952 pixels (4:3). We are talking about a 5 megapixel module, which even in these times of active popularization of selfies looks unexpected.

In the settings you can set a timer, smile detection, automatic skin retouching, set additional filters for shooting, etc. The role of the flash to illuminate your own portraits is performed by the screen itself. This approach is being actively promoted by LG in its current flagship G3.

There is a minor translation error in the camera interface. How do you like “Sound when shooting”? I didn't find any other spelling flaws. Below is an example of a photo taken with the front sensor:

The front module is capable of recording videos in 720p resolution with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Main camera

The rear camera uses a 13-megapixel Sony sensor from the Exmore R family. The maximum image resolution does not exceed 4160 x 3120 pixels (4:3). The aperture size is F/ 2.2, which has a good effect on blur. background. Especially noticeable when photographing macro:

You can evaluate the viewfinder interface yourself from the photo below. Unfortunately, the system does not allow you to take screenshots when the photo application is running.

It seemed to me that there was something missing in the appearance. It may be that the fonts are not smooth enough, or perhaps the general appearance of the virtual buttons needs improvement. Given the device's rounded shape and rounded interface elements, the angular design of the camera controls looks alien.

In the rear camera settings, you can set to shoot with dynamic range(HDR). The photos below just show the before and after effect:

The functionality of the rear photo module has also been supplemented with the ability to make horizontal panoramas and activate the “Smart” mode, which sets ISO, white balance and other image settings for the user. I vote for the automatic, since the system does a good job of determining the shooting conditions and sets the necessary parameters itself. We look at photos taken in different conditions.

Having assessed the examples above, you don’t need to be a photographer to understand simple thing: The MediaPad X1 is definitely not a photo solution.

The camera is far from the best strong point tablet phone. She's average and nothing more.

The maximum video resolution that can be recorded using the tablet is 1920 x 1080 pixels. In the description of the video on our channel you can find detailed information about the file.

Among other things, you can record HDR video and activate the image stabilizer. Both settings can work simultaneously, but this does not help matters much. The video sequence lacks smoothness and clarity of the image, so the X1 is definitely not suitable as a replacement for a video camera. Not his path.

Multimedia

The speaker is located on the back wall of the device. If the stars align and the X1 becomes your pocket assistant, you will have to get used not only to the dimensions of the device, but also try to hold it so as not to cover the main speaker grille.

The external sound of Huawei is loud, but it does not reach the level of full-fledged tablets and nothing can be done here. But in the player settings you can set the DTS setting and then the sound becomes deeper and more interesting, of course, as far as possible with this speaker size.

The sound improver indicated above is essentially the only one in the built-in player. There is no equalizer or other audio presets - everything is very ascetic. There is only the essentials.

The sound in the headphones is excellent. There is no question here. Familiar to modern mobile device quality level.

Declared support for audio formats such as: MP3, WMA, FLAC, APE, WAV, RA, Ogg, MIDI, 3GP

Right out of the box, the device supports the following video formats: MPEG-4, 3GP, 3G2, RM, RMVB, ASF, FLAC, APE, MOV

Battery life

The tablet phone has a non-removable lithium ion battery with a capacity of 5,000 mAh and in this case size really matters. During normal use (background data synchronization, auto-updates via Wi-Fi, an hour of Internet use, 5-10 photos per day), the tablet can work on a single battery charge for 6 full days. With more intensive use of the device, you can expect a full three days of battery life. This is great!

Of course, there are several preset power saving modes, the essence of which boils down to limiting the maximum processor frequency and operation cellular network. The beauty of Huawei's solution is that the device allows you to monitor and configure the power consumption of specific applications and processes in detail. Convenient tools, lists, checkboxes - everything is really very clear and has already been thought out in advance by the manufacturer.

In general, for energy consumption and the approach to tracking all this, the X1 can be safely given five plus. For those who care about a wide screen and battery life, a tablet is perfect.

Case

Those who like to buy some nice accessory for their device will be happy to purchase a branded cover for relatively little money (1,590 rubles).

The material used here is artificial leather and transparent plastic on the front side. If we consider the option with a window, then the choice is limited to two colors: black and white. “Blank” covers are available in a variety of shades: brown, pink, turquoise and so on. By the way, the accessory is sewn very high quality.

The functionality of the wind window is limited to viewing the current time, weather, and information about missed calls. In other words, the accessory provides the minimum required set of capabilities.

Software

At the time of publication of the article, the tablet was pre-installed with firmware based on Android 4.2.2 and the proprietary Emotion UI 2.0 shell. With update on latest version The OS is still unclear.

The system has a number of features that even experienced Android users may find unusual in some places.

First of all, this concerns the organization of applications. There is no traditional program list button. All icons are located on desktops, just like in iOS. Unnecessary applications directly from the desktop can be deleted into oblivion, while others, of course, can be sorted into folders. It’s good that the ability to create desktops, widgets, add new folders, etc. has not gone away. In general, there is normal functionality of Google's operating system.

All application icons are drawn to the required shape according to the rules activated in this moment Topics. Even if a utility's icon is round or triangular, the shell will still make it square. Empty spaces in the icon will be painted in the dominant colors of the icon. Thus, the system itself unifies its appearance so that there is no heterogeneity.

Most program icons have been updated to match the current resolution. However, there are third-party utilities from Huawei partners that look, dare I say, scary. They are already built into the system assembly, but, unfortunately, they are not completely finished.

The appearance of the system can be changed using the Themes tool. Directly from the main screen, you can select something you more or less like from what is already preinstalled on the device. That's not all. Each shell is customized in detail by hand. Wallpapers, icon style and others visual effects systems can be changed to suit the taste of the device owner. The choice is limited only by what is initially in memory.

In the menu, you can activate a virtual button that provides access to the main system tools. Very similar functionality that occurs on Samsung Note series products.

The system, right out of the box, allows you to open applications in small windows on top of desktops or other programs, and also adjust their transparency. It’s a nice feature, but to use it successfully, you need to remember to do this. In other words, a necessary habit.

There is one unpleasant moment for which I could not find a logical explanation.

Virtual system control buttons, that is, the navigation bar, cannot be hidden even in full-screen gameplay mode or when watching a video.

This problem can be solved by obtaining root rights from a third party and installing the Full!screen utility. In general, given the general customizability and flexibility of the system right out of the box, this approach looks at least strange.

On one of the desktops you can find a utility called . It is designed to clean garbage and optimize system operation by removing unnecessary files, closing programs hanging in memory and other things.

In general, the thing is necessary and useful, however, if suddenly after the next cleaning when installing new programs from Google Play an error (941 or another) will occur, in which case you will need to reboot the device. Such are the things.

To complete the picture, you can familiarize yourself with the remaining key places of the shell in the screenshots below:

Bottom line

Let's start with the negative. The Huawei MediaPad X1 has several weak points. First of all, this rear camera. She is average and I wish the quality of the photos were higher. On the other hand, for this money the device is already stuffed to the gills with all sorts of technologies, so it makes no sense to demand much from the photomodule. Still, the tablet phone from Huawei is not a flagship. Speaking of technology: the lack of NFC support is really strange. However, what is not there is not there.

And the third, perhaps the most main drawback- this is performance, as well as rare, but still occurring from time to time glitches. The tablet turned off once, crashed a couple of times Chrome browser. I didn’t notice any more fatal system lags. Slight slowdowns and barely noticeable freezes are normal behavior of the device, or rather the proprietary shell. Whether this will be fixed is unknown. All this, of course, is uncritical, but I must warn you about it.

Now for the positive. All the described shortcomings of the MediaPad X1 can be forgiven. Think about the price of 14,590 rubles, LTE support, Full HD screen and nice design. And besides, the device successfully replaces two devices at once: a smartphone and a tablet. And the intersection of all these characteristics is the most important advantage of the device.

Should I buy Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 LTE?

There are two possible scenarios:

1. You have a smartphone and need a miniature tablet for all occasions. In this case, the mediocre camera in the X1 ceases to be a disadvantage. Most likely it is installed on your smartphone good camera. Still, photo quality is still the prerogative of compact devices.

2. I have both a smartphone and a tablet, but I’m already quite tired of carrying two devices with me all the time. In this case, a product from Huawei is perfect due to its versatility. It performs almost every function possible today either perfectly or satisfactorily. And believe me, this is a lot for a tablet phone for the amount of money indicated above.