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Huawei
MatePad Mini
- 8.8-inch Flexible OLED
- Kirin 9010B · Hexa-core
- 255 g
- 6400 mAh
- Model number
- MLR
Physical specifications
8.8"
Display size
255 g
Weight
198.6 mm
Height
127.3 mm
Width
5.1 mm
Thickness
16:10
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Released
- September 12, 2025
Display
- Display size
- 8.8"
- Display technology
- Flexible OLED
- Resolution
- 2560 × 1600
- Peak brightness
- 1800 nits
Performance
- Chipset
- Kirin 9010B
- CPU
- Hexa-core
- RAM
- 12 GB, 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 6400 mAh
- Rated capacity
- 6350 mAh
- Wired charging
- 66 W
- Charging standard
- HUAWEI SuperCharge (Max 66W charger in box)
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8; Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2
- Front cameras
- Front · 32 MP · ƒ/2.4
- Video recording
- 4K (3840 × 2160) with electronic stabilization, Ultra Wide 1080p@30fps
Connectivity
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- USB
- USB‑C 3.0 (DisplayPort 1.2)
- Satellite
- BeiDou satellite messaging (supported MLR models; mainland China)
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.0
out of 10
A September 2025 compact flagship with standout 8.8-inch flexible OLED at 255 g, 66W charging, and M-Pencil Pro NearLink — held back by no official GMS, mixed global HarmonyOS reports, and workaround fragility for Play-dependent apps.
Category scores
Camera
6.0
Adequate for scans and calls; not a creative imaging tool.
Battery and charging
7.5
6400 mAh with 66W wired — strong for mini class, smaller than 11-inch siblings.
Performance
7.5
Smooth for reading and notes; warms during sustained gaming.
Handling and portability
8.0
255 g and 127.27 mm width enable Huawei's best one-handed tablet ergonomics. Most pocket-adjacent Huawei tablet; still not a phone replacement.
Build quality
8.5
5.1 mm flexible OLED unibody feels premium for compact class.
Value
8.0
Competitive feature set and pricing for the target buyer, with clear trade-offs versus premium siblings.
Strengths
- 8.8-inch flexible OLED at 120 Hz and 255 g
- 66W charging on credible 6400 mAh cell
- M-Pencil Pro NearLink for official low-latency notes
- PaperMatte option for glare-sensitive readers
Weaknesses
- No official GMS — workaround-only Play access
- Mixed reports on global HarmonyOS 4.3 app gaps
- Smaller canvas than 11-inch MatePads for dense documents
- Regional firmware splits between HarmonyOS 5.1 and 4.3
Best for
- Huawei-native readers wanting compact OLED
- Students needing portable M-Pencil Pro markup
- Travelers prioritizing 255 g over screen area
- Buyers satisfied with AppGallery app sourcing
Less suitable for
- Play-dependent professionals
- Desk-first split-screen power users
- Shoppers expecting identical China/global HarmonyOS features
- Keyboard-centric typists
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Older Huawei 8-inch LCD tablets
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Material gains in flexible OLED, 66W charging, and M-Pencil Pro NearLink.
Current device: Huawei MatePad 11.5 S
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Mini wins portability; 11.5 S wins screen area and battery.
Current device: iPad mini
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: MatePad Mini wins panel and charging; iPad wins app library depth.
Current device: Huawei MatePad Mini
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: Too early to re-buy; let mixed global software reports settle unless display defects emerge.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
Handling
Two-handed preferredTwo-handed use is generally the more natural way to hold this device.
Bag portability
LimitedNot intended for pocket carry; plan on a bag, sleeve, or hand carry.
Carry comfort
LightFeels light to carry relative to typical devices in its class.
Reading and media
Comfortable for reading and travel media without a large tablet footprint.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
MatePad Mini is Huawei's compact OLED bet for 2025 — buy for 255 g reading and M-Pencil Pro notes inside AppGallery workflows, accept no official GMS, and treat GBox/MicroG as unsupported bridges rather than guaranteed solutions.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB512 GB1 TB
- Colors
- `huawei-matepad-mini`
- RAM
- 12 GB16 GB
- Model variants
- MLR
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