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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa129.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
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However, its S$498 price puts it squarely against similar mid-tier models from Apple and Samsung, which are not hamstrung by the lack of Google.\nQuick specs\n10.4-inch (2,000 x 1,200 pixels) IPS touchscreen\nHuawei Kirin 820 processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage\n460g\n7,250mAh battery\nThe MatePad has a contemporary tablet design. Slim and lightweight, it has a crisp and bright 10.4-inch display surrounded by narrow bezels. It is comfortable to hold one-handed in portrait or landscape orientation. The corners are rounded while the matte back is smooth, but not slippery. As is the trend nowadays, the MatePad has no headphone jack, though the quad speakers at the sides do sound plenty loud (but predictably lacks bass). It also has a microSD slot that allows for further storage (up to an additional 512GB). The rear and front cameras are usable, but likely a few notches below the ones in your smartphone. Inside, you'll find a mid-range Kirin 820 chip. The tablet feels responsive, and only gets slightly warm while running games such as Asphalt 9: Legends. Battery life was good at around 9hr 10min. In short, the MatePad performs as expected for a S$500 tablet.\nEnhancing the MatePad experience is the Smart Keyboard (S$148) and the M-Pencil (S$168). Credit: Vincent Chang\/Can Buy or Not\nSoftware, though, is where things get sticky. The MatePad runs Huawei's EMUI 10.1 interface based on Android 10. But the tablet does not support Google apps and services because of a US trade ban. Huawei's workaround is Petal Search, which besides returning the usual search results (images and websites), also finds apps (in the form of APKs) from unofficial third-party app stores like APKPure. Hence, it is straightforward to install Android apps that are missing from Huawei's own AppGallery app store. Huawei is clearly keen to advertise this. A pamphlet included with my review unit listed Netflix and Disney+ as apps available thru Petal Search. The AppGallery store also has a good selection of apps for Singapore users, from essential (Singpass and big banks) to entertainment (meWatch and Viu) to shopping (FairPrice and Carousell).\nTrending\nThe Multi-Window feature lets you use two apps side by side. Credit: Vincent Chang\/Can Buy or Not\nThe MatePad's Huawei Share feature makes it easy to mirror the screen contents of a compatible Huawei smartphone on the tablet display. It also makes for seamless sharing of files (just drag and drop) between Huawei devices. I liked how easy it is to split the tablet screen and have two apps running side-by-side (or with one in a floating window) thru the Multi-Window feature. Just swipe from the left or right of the screen for the list of supported Multi-Window apps, and add a second app. But I'm not a fan of Today — Huawei's take on Google's Discover feed — because it has too many ads.\nRounding off the MatePad experience are the Huawei Smart Keyboard (S$148) and the Huawei M-Pencil (S$168). The former also acts as a cover and props up the screen. Keys are small, but there's decent spacing between them. Meanwhile, the stylus (4,096 pressure levels) is handy for note-taking and doodling. But you can't recharge it wirelessly using the MatePad, unlike with the higher-end MatePad Pro. At S$498, the Huawei MatePad goes head to head with the\nSamsung Galaxy Tab A7\nand the\nApple iPad\n. To be fair, the MatePad edges its rivals with a faster processor or more internal storage. But its Google shortcomings may be too much of a hassle. Existing Huawei fans, though, should have no problem adapting. Get the Huawei MatePad from\nShopee\nand\nLazada\n— freebies worth up to S$180 (e.g. Huawei Smart Keyboard) are included for buyers before Jun 6, 2021.\nNote: Review unit provided by Huawei.\nPosted by\nVincent Chang\nVincent Chang is no stranger to tech. After all, he has tested almost every tech product under the sun during his stints at HardwareZone, CNET Asia and The Straits Times.","attrs_markdown":"![fbpx](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=1018238581986871&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/reviews\/tablets\/huawei-matepad\/#main)\n\n[![Can Buy or Not](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CBON_Logo_2025-scaled.png)](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/news.canbuyornot.com\/)\n- Reviews\n  - [Audio](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/audio\/)\n  - [Smartphones](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/smartphones\/)\n  - [Games](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/games\/)\n  - [Home Appliances](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/home-appliances\/)\n  - [Kitchen Tools](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/kitchen-tools\/)\n  - [PC](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/pc\/)\n  - [Smart Home](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/smart-home\/)\n  - [Gaming](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/gaming\/)\n  - [Photography](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/photography\/)\n- [Eat](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/eat\/)\n- [Guides](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/guides\/)\n- [Roundups](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/roundup\/)\n- About\n  - [FAQ](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/faq\/)\n  - [Contact](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/contact\/)\n\n[Tablets](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/tablets\/)\n\n# Huawei MatePad review: Competent but hamstrung\nBy [Vincent Chang](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/author\/ovinci\/)\n\nPublished\n\nJune 1, 2021\n\n3 min read\n\nShare with friends\n\nLink copied\n\n[Add CBON to Google](https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=canbuyornot.com \"Add CBON to Google\")\n\n![Huawei MatePad](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Huawei-MatePad_1-1284x722.jpg)\n\nThe Huawei MatePad tablet will be a hard sell for those who rely heavily on Google apps and services. For everyone else, the tablet's lack of the Google Play Store is inconvenient, but Huawei's Petal Search workaround alleviates this somewhat. Meanwhile, owners of existing Huawei smartphones will even find plenty of synergy between their phones and the tablet. However, its S\\$498 price puts it squarely against similar mid-tier models from Apple and Samsung, which are not hamstrung by the lack of Google.\n\n**Quick specs**\n\n- 10\\.4-inch (2,000 x 1,200 pixels) IPS touchscreen\n- Huawei Kirin 820 processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage\n- 460g\n- 7,250mAh battery\n\nThe MatePad has a contemporary tablet design. Slim and lightweight, it has a crisp and bright 10.4-inch display surrounded by narrow bezels. It is comfortable to hold one-handed in portrait or landscape orientation. The corners are rounded while the matte back is smooth, but not slippery. As is the trend nowadays, the MatePad has no headphone jack, though the quad speakers at the sides do sound plenty loud (but predictably lacks bass). It also has a microSD slot that allows for further storage (up to an additional 512GB). The rear and front cameras are usable, but likely a few notches below the ones in your smartphone. Inside, you'll find a mid-range Kirin 820 chip. The tablet feels responsive, and only gets slightly warm while running games such as Asphalt 9: Legends. Battery life was good at around 9hr 10min. In short, the MatePad performs as expected for a S\\$500 tablet.\n\n![Huawei MatePad](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\n![Huawei MatePad](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Huawei-MatePad_4.jpg)\n\nEnhancing the MatePad experience is the Smart Keyboard (S\\$148) and the M-Pencil (S\\$168). Credit: Vincent Chang\/Can Buy or Not\n\nSoftware, though, is where things get sticky. The MatePad runs Huawei's EMUI 10.1 interface based on Android 10. But the tablet does not support Google apps and services because of a US trade ban. Huawei's workaround is Petal Search, which besides returning the usual search results (images and websites), also finds apps (in the form of APKs) from unofficial third-party app stores like APKPure. Hence, it is straightforward to install Android apps that are missing from Huawei's own AppGallery app store. Huawei is clearly keen to advertise this. A pamphlet included with my review unit listed Netflix and Disney+ as apps available thru Petal Search. The AppGallery store also has a good selection of apps for Singapore users, from essential (Singpass and big banks) to entertainment (meWatch and Viu) to shopping (FairPrice and Carousell).\n\n[![DJI Neo 2 review: Beginner perfect](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DJI_Neo_2-5-300x188.jpg)](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/reviews\/photography\/dji-neo-2-review-price\/)\n\nTrending\n\n[DJI Neo 2 review: Beginner perfect](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/reviews\/photography\/dji-neo-2-review-price\/)\n\n![Huawei MatePad](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\n![Huawei MatePad](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Huawei-MatePad_3.jpg)\n\nThe Multi-Window feature lets you use two apps side by side. Credit: Vincent Chang\/Can Buy or Not\n\nThe MatePad's Huawei Share feature makes it easy to mirror the screen contents of a compatible Huawei smartphone on the tablet display. It also makes for seamless sharing of files (just drag and drop) between Huawei devices. I liked how easy it is to split the tablet screen and have two apps running side-by-side (or with one in a floating window) thru the Multi-Window feature. Just swipe from the left or right of the screen for the list of supported Multi-Window apps, and add a second app. But I'm not a fan of Today — Huawei's take on Google's Discover feed — because it has too many ads.\n\nRounding off the MatePad experience are the Huawei Smart Keyboard (S\\$148) and the Huawei M-Pencil (S\\$168). The former also acts as a cover and props up the screen. Keys are small, but there's decent spacing between them. Meanwhile, the stylus (4,096 pressure levels) is handy for note-taking and doodling. But you can't recharge it wirelessly using the MatePad, unlike with the higher-end MatePad Pro. At S\\$498, the Huawei MatePad goes head to head with the [Samsung Galaxy Tab A7](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/go\/s_samsung_a7_tablet) and the [Apple iPad](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/go\/l_apple_ipad). To be fair, the MatePad edges its rivals with a faster processor or more internal storage. But its Google shortcomings may be too much of a hassle. Existing Huawei fans, though, should have no problem adapting. Get the Huawei MatePad from [Shopee](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/go\/s_huawei_matepad) and [Lazada](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/go\/l_huawei_matepad) — freebies worth up to S\\$180 (e.g. Huawei Smart Keyboard) are included for buyers before Jun 6, 2021.\n\n*Note: Review unit provided by Huawei.*\n\n# Verdict\n![](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/like.png)\n\n#### CAN BUY...BUT\nCompetent tablet hamstrung by lack of Google.\n\n[Buy it at Shopee](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/go\/s_huawei_matepad)  \n[Available at Lazada](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/go\/l_huawei_matepad)  \n[Buy us a coffee please](https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/canbuyornot)\n\n[![Vincent Chang](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e966561ab76ff35d327c0423cf2c90c6f8cd6606289ecd84b36907a8685464b5?s=96&d=mm&r=g)](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/author\/ovinci\/)\n\n## Posted by [Vincent Chang](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/author\/ovinci\/)\nVincent Chang is no stranger to tech. After all, he has tested almost every tech product under the sun during his stints at HardwareZone, CNET Asia and The Straits Times.\n\n### You might also like\n[![Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bowers-Wilkins-Px8-S2_1-1120x574.jpg)](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/roundup\/5-great-audio-upgrades-for-your-ears\/)\n\n[Roundup](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/roundup\/)\n\n[5 great audio upgrades for your ears Your ears deserve an audio upgrade. Here are five great options to pick from if you want a change up from cheaper ones.](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/roundup\/5-great-audio-upgrades-for-your-ears\/)\n\nPublished\n\nFebruary 25, 2026\n\n2 min read\n\n[![The front view of the Huawei Mate X7 when unfolded](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Huawei-Mate-X7_1-1120x630.jpg)](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/reviews\/smartphones\/huawei-mate-x7-review-price\/)\n\n[Smartphones](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/smartphones\/)\n\n[Huawei Mate X7 review: Big compromises Can Buy…But — the Huawei Mate X7 is a sleek foldable with excellent cameras. However, its hardware is dated, with no 5G and a mid-tier chipset.](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/reviews\/smartphones\/huawei-mate-x7-review-price\/)\n\nPublished\n\nJanuary 28, 2026\n\n5 min read\n\n[![Another front view of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-A11-1120x630.jpg)](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/reviews\/tablets\/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-review-price\/)\n\n[Tablets](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/tablets\/)\n\n[Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ review: Bland but adequate Can Buy — the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ is a decent budget tablet with a good user interface and seven years of software support.](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/reviews\/tablets\/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-review-price\/)\n\nPublished\n\nJanuary 2, 2026\n\n4 min read\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/privacy-policy\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/about\/)\n- [FAQ](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/faq\/)\n- [Reviews](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/reviews\/)\n- [Roundup](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/roundup\/)\n- [Guides](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/category\/guides\/)\n\n© 2026 CAN BUY OR NOT LLP   \n All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"Published June 1, 2021   3 min read\n\n![Huawei MatePad](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Huawei-MatePad_1-1284x722.jpg)\n\nThe Huawei MatePad tablet will be a hard sell for those who rely heavily on Google apps and services. For everyone else, the tablet's lack of the Google Play Store is inconvenient, but Huawei's Petal Search workaround alleviates this somewhat. Meanwhile, owners of existing Huawei smartphones will even find plenty of synergy between their phones and the tablet. However, its S\\$498 price puts it squarely against similar mid-tier models from Apple and Samsung, which are not hamstrung by the lack of Google.\n\n**Quick specs**\n\n- 10\\.4-inch (2,000 x 1,200 pixels) IPS touchscreen\n- Huawei Kirin 820 processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage\n- 460g\n- 7,250mAh battery\n\nThe MatePad has a contemporary tablet design. Slim and lightweight, it has a crisp and bright 10.4-inch display surrounded by narrow bezels. It is comfortable to hold one-handed in portrait or landscape orientation. The corners are rounded while the matte back is smooth, but not slippery. As is the trend nowadays, the MatePad has no headphone jack, though the quad speakers at the sides do sound plenty loud (but predictably lacks bass). It also has a microSD slot that allows for further storage (up to an additional 512GB). The rear and front cameras are usable, but likely a few notches below the ones in your smartphone. Inside, you'll find a mid-range Kirin 820 chip. The tablet feels responsive, and only gets slightly warm while running games such as Asphalt 9: Legends. Battery life was good at around 9hr 10min. In short, the MatePad performs as expected for a S\\$500 tablet.\n\n![Huawei MatePad](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Huawei-MatePad_4.jpg)\n\nEnhancing the MatePad experience is the Smart Keyboard (S\\$148) and the M-Pencil (S\\$168). Credit: Vincent Chang\/Can Buy or Not\n\nSoftware, though, is where things get sticky. The MatePad runs Huawei's EMUI 10.1 interface based on Android 10. But the tablet does not support Google apps and services because of a US trade ban. Huawei's workaround is Petal Search, which besides returning the usual search results (images and websites), also finds apps (in the form of APKs) from unofficial third-party app stores like APKPure. Hence, it is straightforward to install Android apps that are missing from Huawei's own AppGallery app store. Huawei is clearly keen to advertise this. A pamphlet included with my review unit listed Netflix and Disney+ as apps available thru Petal Search. The AppGallery store also has a good selection of apps for Singapore users, from essential (Singpass and big banks) to entertainment (meWatch and Viu) to shopping (FairPrice and Carousell).\n\n[![DJI Neo 2 review: Beginner perfect](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DJI_Neo_2-5-300x188.jpg)](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/reviews\/photography\/dji-neo-2-review-price\/)\n\nTrending\n\n![Huawei MatePad](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Huawei-MatePad_3.jpg)\n\nThe Multi-Window feature lets you use two apps side by side. Credit: Vincent Chang\/Can Buy or Not\n\nThe MatePad's Huawei Share feature makes it easy to mirror the screen contents of a compatible Huawei smartphone on the tablet display. It also makes for seamless sharing of files (just drag and drop) between Huawei devices. I liked how easy it is to split the tablet screen and have two apps running side-by-side (or with one in a floating window) thru the Multi-Window feature. Just swipe from the left or right of the screen for the list of supported Multi-Window apps, and add a second app. But I'm not a fan of Today — Huawei's take on Google's Discover feed — because it has too many ads.\n\nRounding off the MatePad experience are the Huawei Smart Keyboard (S\\$148) and the Huawei M-Pencil (S\\$168). The former also acts as a cover and props up the screen. Keys are small, but there's decent spacing between them. Meanwhile, the stylus (4,096 pressure levels) is handy for note-taking and doodling. But you can't recharge it wirelessly using the MatePad, unlike with the higher-end MatePad Pro. At S\\$498, the Huawei MatePad goes head to head with the [Samsung Galaxy Tab A7](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/go\/s_samsung_a7_tablet) and the [Apple iPad](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/go\/l_apple_ipad). To be fair, the MatePad edges its rivals with a faster processor or more internal storage. But its Google shortcomings may be too much of a hassle. Existing Huawei fans, though, should have no problem adapting. Get the Huawei MatePad from [Shopee](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/go\/s_huawei_matepad) and [Lazada](https:\/\/canbuyornot.com\/go\/l_huawei_matepad) — freebies worth up to S\\$180 (e.g. Huawei Smart Keyboard) are included for buyers before Jun 6, 2021.\n\n*Note: Review unit provided by Huawei.*\n\n## Posted by [Vincent Chang](https:\/\/www.canbuyornot.com\/author\/ovinci\/)\nVincent Chang is no stranger to tech. After all, he has tested almost every tech product under the sun during his stints at HardwareZone, CNET Asia and The Straits Times.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Published June 1, 2021 3 min read The Huawei MatePad tablet will be a hard sell for those who rely heavily on Google apps and services. For everyone else, the tablet's lack of the Google Play Store is inconvenient, but Huawei's Petal Search workaround alleviates this somewhat. Meanwhile, owners of existing Huawei smartphones will even find plenty of synergy between their phones and the tablet. However, its S$498 price puts it squarely against similar mid-tier models from Apple and Samsung, which are not hamstrung by the lack of Google. Quick specs 10.4-inch (2,000 x 1,200 pixels) IPS touchscreen Huawei Kirin 820 processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage 460g 7,250mAh battery The MatePad has a contemporary tablet design. Slim and lightweight, it has a crisp and bright 10.4-inch display surrounded by narrow bezels. It is comfortable to hold one-handed in portrait or landscape orientation. The corners are rounded while the matte back is smooth, but not slippery. As is the trend nowadays, the MatePad has no headphone jack, though the quad speakers at the sides do sound plenty loud (but predictably lacks bass). It also has a microSD slot that allows for further storage (up to an additional 512GB). The rear and front cameras are usable, but likely a few notches below the ones in your smartphone. Inside, you'll find a mid-range Kirin 820 chip. The tablet feels responsive, and only gets slightly warm while running games such as Asphalt 9: Legends. Battery life was good at around 9hr 10min. In short, the MatePad performs as expected for a S$500 tablet. Enhancing the MatePad experience is the Smart Keyboard (S$148) and the M-Pencil (S$168). Credit: Vincent Chang/Can Buy or Not Software, though, is where things get sticky. The MatePad runs Huawei's EMUI 10.1 interface based on Android 10. But the tablet does not support Google apps and services because of a US trade ban. Huawei's workaround is Petal Search, which besides returning the usual search results (images and websites), also finds apps (in the form of APKs) from unofficial third-party app stores like APKPure. Hence, it is straightforward to install Android apps that are missing from Huawei's own AppGallery app store. Huawei is clearly keen to advertise this. A pamphlet included with my review unit listed Netflix and Disney+ as apps available thru Petal Search. The AppGallery store also has a good selection of apps for Singapore users, from essential (Singpass and big banks) to entertainment (meWatch and Viu) to shopping (FairPrice and Carousell). Trending The Multi-Window feature lets you use two apps side by side. Credit: Vincent Chang/Can Buy or Not The MatePad's Huawei Share feature makes it easy to mirror the screen contents of a compatible Huawei smartphone on the tablet display. It also makes for seamless sharing of files (just drag and drop) between Huawei devices. I liked how easy it is to split the tablet screen and have two apps running side-by-side (or with one in a floating window) thru the Multi-Window feature. Just swipe from the left or right of the screen for the list of supported Multi-Window apps, and add a second app. But I'm not a fan of Today — Huawei's take on Google's Discover feed — because it has too many ads. Rounding off the MatePad experience are the Huawei Smart Keyboard (S$148) and the Huawei M-Pencil (S$168). The former also acts as a cover and props up the screen. Keys are small, but there's decent spacing between them. Meanwhile, the stylus (4,096 pressure levels) is handy for note-taking and doodling. But you can't recharge it wirelessly using the MatePad, unlike with the higher-end MatePad Pro. At S$498, the Huawei MatePad goes head to head with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 and the Apple iPad . To be fair, the MatePad edges its rivals with a faster processor or more internal storage. But its Google shortcomings may be too much of a hassle. Existing Huawei fans, though, should have no problem adapting. Get the Huawei MatePad from Shopee and Lazada — freebies worth up to S$180 (e.g. Huawei Smart Keyboard) are included for buyers before Jun 6, 2021. Note: Review unit provided by Huawei. Posted by Vincent Chang Vincent Chang is no stranger to tech. After all, he has tested almost every tech product under the sun during his stints at HardwareZone, CNET Asia and The Straits Times.
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For everyone else, the tablet's lack of the Google Play Store is inconvenient, but Huawei's Petal Search workaround alleviates this somewhat. Meanwhile, owners of existing Huawei smartphones will even find plenty of synergy between their phones and the tablet. However, its S\$498 price puts it squarely against similar mid-tier models from Apple and Samsung, which are not hamstrung by the lack of Google. Quick specs - 10\.4-inch (2,000 x 1,200 pixels) IPS touchscreen - Huawei Kirin 820 processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage - 460g - 7,250mAh battery The MatePad has a contemporary tablet design. Slim and lightweight, it has a crisp and bright 10.4-inch display surrounded by narrow bezels. It is comfortable to hold one-handed in portrait or landscape orientation. The corners are rounded while the matte back is smooth, but not slippery. As is the trend nowadays, the MatePad has no headphone jack, though the quad speakers at the sides do sound plenty loud (but predictably lacks bass). It also has a microSD slot that allows for further storage (up to an additional 512GB). The rear and front cameras are usable, but likely a few notches below the ones in your smartphone. Inside, you'll find a mid-range Kirin 820 chip. The tablet feels responsive, and only gets slightly warm while running games such as Asphalt 9: Legends. Battery life was good at around 9hr 10min. In short, the MatePad performs as expected for a S\$500 tablet. ![Huawei MatePad](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ![Huawei MatePad](https://canbuyornot.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Huawei-MatePad_4.jpg) Enhancing the MatePad experience is the Smart Keyboard (S\$148) and the M-Pencil (S\$168). Credit: Vincent Chang/Can Buy or Not Software, though, is where things get sticky. The MatePad runs Huawei's EMUI 10.1 interface based on Android 10. But the tablet does not support Google apps and services because of a US trade ban. Huawei's workaround is Petal Search, which besides returning the usual search results (images and websites), also finds apps (in the form of APKs) from unofficial third-party app stores like APKPure. Hence, it is straightforward to install Android apps that are missing from Huawei's own AppGallery app store. Huawei is clearly keen to advertise this. A pamphlet included with my review unit listed Netflix and Disney+ as apps available thru Petal Search. The AppGallery store also has a good selection of apps for Singapore users, from essential (Singpass and big banks) to entertainment (meWatch and Viu) to shopping (FairPrice and Carousell). [![DJI Neo 2 review: Beginner perfect](https://www.canbuyornot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DJI_Neo_2-5-300x188.jpg)](https://www.canbuyornot.com/reviews/photography/dji-neo-2-review-price/) Trending [DJI Neo 2 review: Beginner perfect](https://www.canbuyornot.com/reviews/photography/dji-neo-2-review-price/) ![Huawei MatePad](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) ![Huawei MatePad](https://canbuyornot.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Huawei-MatePad_3.jpg) The Multi-Window feature lets you use two apps side by side. Credit: Vincent Chang/Can Buy or Not The MatePad's Huawei Share feature makes it easy to mirror the screen contents of a compatible Huawei smartphone on the tablet display. It also makes for seamless sharing of files (just drag and drop) between Huawei devices. I liked how easy it is to split the tablet screen and have two apps running side-by-side (or with one in a floating window) thru the Multi-Window feature. Just swipe from the left or right of the screen for the list of supported Multi-Window apps, and add a second app. But I'm not a fan of Today — Huawei's take on Google's Discover feed — because it has too many ads. Rounding off the MatePad experience are the Huawei Smart Keyboard (S\$148) and the Huawei M-Pencil (S\$168). The former also acts as a cover and props up the screen. Keys are small, but there's decent spacing between them. Meanwhile, the stylus (4,096 pressure levels) is handy for note-taking and doodling. But you can't recharge it wirelessly using the MatePad, unlike with the higher-end MatePad Pro. At S\$498, the Huawei MatePad goes head to head with the [Samsung Galaxy Tab A7](https://canbuyornot.com/go/s_samsung_a7_tablet) and the [Apple iPad](https://canbuyornot.com/go/l_apple_ipad). To be fair, the MatePad edges its rivals with a faster processor or more internal storage. But its Google shortcomings may be too much of a hassle. Existing Huawei fans, though, should have no problem adapting. Get the Huawei MatePad from [Shopee](https://canbuyornot.com/go/s_huawei_matepad) and [Lazada](https://canbuyornot.com/go/l_huawei_matepad) — freebies worth up to S\$180 (e.g. Huawei Smart Keyboard) are included for buyers before Jun 6, 2021. Note: Review unit provided by Huawei. # Verdict ![](https://www.canbuyornot.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/like.png) #### CAN BUY...BUT Competent tablet hamstrung by lack of Google. [Buy it at Shopee](https://canbuyornot.com/go/s_huawei_matepad) [Available at Lazada](https://canbuyornot.com/go/l_huawei_matepad) [Buy us a coffee please](https://ko-fi.com/canbuyornot) [![Vincent Chang](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e966561ab76ff35d327c0423cf2c90c6f8cd6606289ecd84b36907a8685464b5?s=96&d=mm&r=g)](https://www.canbuyornot.com/author/ovinci/) ## Posted by [Vincent Chang](https://www.canbuyornot.com/author/ovinci/) Vincent Chang is no stranger to tech. After all, he has tested almost every tech product under the sun during his stints at HardwareZone, CNET Asia and The Straits Times. ### You might also like [![Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2](https://www.canbuyornot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bowers-Wilkins-Px8-S2_1-1120x574.jpg)](https://www.canbuyornot.com/roundup/5-great-audio-upgrades-for-your-ears/) [Roundup](https://www.canbuyornot.com/category/roundup/) [5 great audio upgrades for your ears Your ears deserve an audio upgrade. 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Readable Markdown	Published June 1, 2021 3 min read ![Huawei MatePad](https://www.canbuyornot.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Huawei-MatePad_1-1284x722.jpg) The Huawei MatePad tablet will be a hard sell for those who rely heavily on Google apps and services. For everyone else, the tablet's lack of the Google Play Store is inconvenient, but Huawei's Petal Search workaround alleviates this somewhat. Meanwhile, owners of existing Huawei smartphones will even find plenty of synergy between their phones and the tablet. However, its S\$498 price puts it squarely against similar mid-tier models from Apple and Samsung, which are not hamstrung by the lack of Google. Quick specs - 10\.4-inch (2,000 x 1,200 pixels) IPS touchscreen - Huawei Kirin 820 processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage - 460g - 7,250mAh battery The MatePad has a contemporary tablet design. Slim and lightweight, it has a crisp and bright 10.4-inch display surrounded by narrow bezels. It is comfortable to hold one-handed in portrait or landscape orientation. The corners are rounded while the matte back is smooth, but not slippery. As is the trend nowadays, the MatePad has no headphone jack, though the quad speakers at the sides do sound plenty loud (but predictably lacks bass). It also has a microSD slot that allows for further storage (up to an additional 512GB). The rear and front cameras are usable, but likely a few notches below the ones in your smartphone. Inside, you'll find a mid-range Kirin 820 chip. The tablet feels responsive, and only gets slightly warm while running games such as Asphalt 9: Legends. Battery life was good at around 9hr 10min. In short, the MatePad performs as expected for a S\$500 tablet. ![Huawei MatePad](https://canbuyornot.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Huawei-MatePad_4.jpg) Enhancing the MatePad experience is the Smart Keyboard (S\$148) and the M-Pencil (S\$168). Credit: Vincent Chang/Can Buy or Not Software, though, is where things get sticky. The MatePad runs Huawei's EMUI 10.1 interface based on Android 10. But the tablet does not support Google apps and services because of a US trade ban. Huawei's workaround is Petal Search, which besides returning the usual search results (images and websites), also finds apps (in the form of APKs) from unofficial third-party app stores like APKPure. Hence, it is straightforward to install Android apps that are missing from Huawei's own AppGallery app store. Huawei is clearly keen to advertise this. A pamphlet included with my review unit listed Netflix and Disney+ as apps available thru Petal Search. The AppGallery store also has a good selection of apps for Singapore users, from essential (Singpass and big banks) to entertainment (meWatch and Viu) to shopping (FairPrice and Carousell). [![DJI Neo 2 review: Beginner perfect](https://www.canbuyornot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DJI_Neo_2-5-300x188.jpg)](https://www.canbuyornot.com/reviews/photography/dji-neo-2-review-price/) Trending ![Huawei MatePad](https://canbuyornot.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Huawei-MatePad_3.jpg) The Multi-Window feature lets you use two apps side by side. Credit: Vincent Chang/Can Buy or Not The MatePad's Huawei Share feature makes it easy to mirror the screen contents of a compatible Huawei smartphone on the tablet display. It also makes for seamless sharing of files (just drag and drop) between Huawei devices. I liked how easy it is to split the tablet screen and have two apps running side-by-side (or with one in a floating window) thru the Multi-Window feature. Just swipe from the left or right of the screen for the list of supported Multi-Window apps, and add a second app. But I'm not a fan of Today — Huawei's take on Google's Discover feed — because it has too many ads. Rounding off the MatePad experience are the Huawei Smart Keyboard (S\$148) and the Huawei M-Pencil (S\$168). The former also acts as a cover and props up the screen. Keys are small, but there's decent spacing between them. Meanwhile, the stylus (4,096 pressure levels) is handy for note-taking and doodling. But you can't recharge it wirelessly using the MatePad, unlike with the higher-end MatePad Pro. At S\$498, the Huawei MatePad goes head to head with the [Samsung Galaxy Tab A7](https://canbuyornot.com/go/s_samsung_a7_tablet) and the [Apple iPad](https://canbuyornot.com/go/l_apple_ipad). To be fair, the MatePad edges its rivals with a faster processor or more internal storage. But its Google shortcomings may be too much of a hassle. Existing Huawei fans, though, should have no problem adapting. Get the Huawei MatePad from [Shopee](https://canbuyornot.com/go/s_huawei_matepad) and [Lazada](https://canbuyornot.com/go/l_huawei_matepad) — freebies worth up to S\$180 (e.g. Huawei Smart Keyboard) are included for buyers before Jun 6, 2021. Note: Review unit provided by Huawei. ## Posted by [Vincent Chang](https://www.canbuyornot.com/author/ovinci/) Vincent Chang is no stranger to tech. After all, he has tested almost every tech product under the sun during his stints at HardwareZone, CNET Asia and The Straits Times.
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