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Huawei

MatePad Mini

Tablet2025Released
  • 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)

Sources and measurement notes

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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 recommended

    Notes: Material gains in flexible OLED, 66W charging, and M-Pencil Pro NearLink.

  • Current device: Huawei MatePad 11.5 S

    Recommendation: Depends on priorities

    Notes: Mini wins portability; 11.5 S wins screen area and battery.

  • Current device: iPad mini

    Recommendation: Depends on priorities

    Notes: MatePad Mini wins panel and charging; iPad wins app library depth.

  • Current device: Huawei MatePad Mini

    Recommendation: Probably unnecessary

    Notes: 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 preferred

    Two-handed use is generally the more natural way to hold this device.

  • Bag portability

    Limited

    Not intended for pocket carry; plan on a bag, sleeve, or hand carry.

  • Carry comfort

    Light

    Feels 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-end

    Its 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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