Huawei matepad mini: a surprisingly usable compact tablet

Mini tablets have always felt like a compromise: portable yet limited. The Huawei MatePad Mini aims to change that.

A more practical size

The Huawei MatePad Mini boasts a remarkably slim bezel, allowing an 8.8-inch display to fit within a surprisingly compact 7.82 x 5.01 x 0.20-inch chassis. This is significantly smaller and lighter than the iPad mini, which features an 8.2-inch screen in a bulkier 7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25-inch package.

At just 9 oz (255g), the MatePad Mini approaches the weight of a large smartphone. This difference—0.6 inches in size—elevates the experience from