Thanks! Videos like this REALLY help decide what to go for :) I think the price is THE biggest difference between the two and Samsung does not have much to offer to justify that difference. SO yeah I'll go with the Mediapad too.
I just got the M5 for 299 Euros, which is basically half the price of the S4 - at that price differential, the M5 wins hands down. I would say the 2 biggest drawbacks of the M5 are the huge amount of uninstallable bloatware and the bizarre positioning of the buttons. Like the reviewer, I always use my tablets in landscape and the Huawei logo is along the landscape bottom edge (which reinforces that landscape is the way to go) and yet the power, volume and particularly the home button/fingerprint sensor are all along the right-hand portrait edge - arrgh! Very surprised the video didn't mention this - it's also too easy to hit the home button with your right thumb accidentally because of the poor placement for landscape users. I'm not even fond of the USB C port being in the bottom right in landscspe either, but that's not as critical. Game performance is very good with the M5 (latest firmware has a new GPU Turbo feature to improve things further) and the sound is probably the best I've ever heard coming out of a tablet's speakers. Overall, this is the best value 10” tablet in 2018, especially if you can get it at close to the price I paid via Amazon Italy (shipped to the UK where I am in only 4 days with no import duty/VAT).
Brilliant review. Good choice of feature comparisons , Clear well paced communication. One of the best reviewers I have seen and heard on TH-cam. Thanks for making this.
A lot of student will be useing it for notes taking... You need to make a video on notes taking on Microsoft notes app.. we will surely appreciate it more..
a bit too simple review for my taste. this is what i miss: 1. no information about pen pressure 2. no information about connection to TV/hdmi and simultaneous charging 3. no comparison of updates and support 4. no information about communication protocols and payment methods 5. price comparison
Great video TK Bay. I still think you need that keyboard case and bluetooth mouse for the Tab S4, to make full use of DeX ;). I LOVE my Tab S4 even more since your last tablet comparison. I used to use a Chromebook and a Tab A ... now I have a tablet AND productivity device in one, and use its features to the fullest. One thing I'd like to know is, why Samsung hasn't included the Video Enhancement and Theme Store features into the Tab S4 (and S3) like they've had on the Galaxy phones since the Note 5.
So I reached out to Verizon and they did not have it for me to try, and as my time with the Tab S4 is coming to an end soon, Sadly I have to return it to them. but man is it a nice tablet
It's the comparison I needed. I use my tablet mostly for note taking and content consumption. I sold my Tab S3, because 4:3 is the worst when it comes to note taking and watching movies, especially 21:9 one. Needles to say that the half of the display is useless in this case. For reading however it's better than 16:9. Samsung has more software features for multi tasking and note taking than Huawei. Moreover it has some better specifications on paper (like Bluetooth 5, amoled display etc.) and SPen! I tried lot of different solutions but SPen is the best. Not to mention the missing headphone jack. Considering all these and after watching this video I think I go for Tab S4.
I'm sure there was an ASUS or something with AMOLED before too. It had a similar price even back then. Lenovo I don't remember what it's called though. Tab 3 Plus? I always forget which one it was. Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M likely. No IPS on that one. Damnit I'm sure one ZenPad or whatever had AMOLED.
@ I used Zenpad 3S 10 shortly. The pen was horrible and the SOC couldn't stream 1080p so I ended up selling it. AFAIK it had LCD display. Even though the sound and display were good, it wasn't good enough to be a daily driver.
Trying to make a decision. Btw I see a great difference between those two tablets. You can connect easly a Samsung S4 to a tv, while with M5 pro you can't. Am I wrong? Another point. It's hard to find the original Huawei book cover for M5. The book cover for S4 it's too expensive on the other hand. So the question is just one: why I need a tablet. In my case it's just watching udemy in the metro :) So maybe I'll leave those tablets in order to start watching something less expensive like an M3, M5 lite... Samsung S3
the M5 lite is great option honestly ,I got a chance to see it and I like the functionality to price point. but the pro and the Tab S4 are just better equipped for gaming and multitasking better.
@@TKBay Thanks for your reply. And what about the M5 "not pro", 10.8... ? In my country amazon sell it at 298 euros... it's not pro, so there's no pen which is not so important to me.
I guess it will boil down to what we intend to use the tablet for. If it is going to be a laptop replacement, I don't think either one would fit the purpose. I think the Microsoft surface Pro or surface go would be better. But for just viewing content and listening to audio, I like the tab s4 but given they are both using a 2017 processor, and given a new updated tablet would be around the corner, I would take huawei just for its sheer value for money and the bundled keyboard deals which it has now. Cheers!
Been watching a few of your reviews to decide on tablets and these are basicly my top options right now... except I'd turn to the Tab S3 and not Tab S4. What do you think? I don't mind the rotation or anything, but I do mind a little that I can't charge and have a headset in the M5 at the same time by standard. And I'm most likely going to get a keyboard with for writing, I don't plan on playing games on it. Perhaps a little art.
I have the original Samsung Note Pro. After 4 years it's almost embarrassing slow and laggy. I am moving in from Samsung to Huawei. Wished it was bigger. I liked the 12 screen on the Note Pro and will miss it.
I bought S4, because I recently upgraded from S1 to new S4. I've been waiting for this upgrade very long time. However, I still sense Samsung doesn't pay too much attention on new model S4, perhaps I used to buy Samsung phones. So, after comparison btw Samsung tablet n Samsung phones. The ideas just pop up from my head, Samsung just made this S4 because Samsung doesn't want to give up this tablet market. That's it. The mediapad m5 looks like the design from last generation. If Huawei can move fingerprint scan to the back of m5, it'll be better to hold it by your hands. Since m5 is much cheaper than S4. However, the performance of m5 is still worth enough for the price, if you don't want to pay too much money on just one tablet and you don't seek very high quality of design. M5 is still fine to you. I suppose.
@@npdavidge It's a good idea to protect your device. I got my case from Amazon 10GBP. I haven't bothered with a screen protector yet. Lots of options at Ebay too.
@@VernalScott def got a case coming found nice one also £10 with nice protection corners and also ordered screen protection but unsure if need . Many thanks n
Hey please tell : is this huawei mediapad m5 or m5 pro has only one antenna that means it will lag while playing with Internet and using Bluetooth headphones . Or does it have multi antenna?
When it comes to tablets, the three most important things would be screen quality, weight and battery life, that being said, IPad is king of all three. If you prefer android devices than Samsung is king of all three.
i like the m5 pro better becoz i prefer landscape mode set up better! i like were the buttons are at. and the picture is awesome and totally adjustable not to mention way better looking than samsung! this is an honest review! from TK ...
perfect review thank you . love the sound on the Huawei and price its samsung totally and i thought it was going to be a big difference in screen amoled and led but Huawei looked as good as Samsung , I did think though Samsung looked redder on the white than the huawei did ........by the way did you have blue light on the samsung ??? must had because the white looks really bad
I have to add a comment about the Tab S4 S Pen ... that button can be very hard to find in the dark. I found the Tab S3 button far too easy to hit the button by mistake when writing with the S Pen, which doesn't happen anymore with the Tab S4. But I find myself wasting time trying to find the S Pen button when I need it, because it fits in so flush with the shape of the pen. I think that's why the metal fin sticks out, to find the button below it.
First thanks for the nice job I'm going to buy mediapad m5 pro, and I want to ask you if you have any problems with WiFi when Bluetooth is on? Best regards
960 chipset is a 2016 chip...970 is 2017 chipset.....snapdragon 835 is a 2017 chipset....Samsung wins with amoled display which is the best to watch videos, play and check the net with the browsers...!!!the contrast is much better...
Anyone else sick of hitting the power button on the mediapad yet??? Or when trying hit the space bar while typing accidentally hitting one of the bottom 3 buttons???? Outside of that stuff it's amazing!
I happened to stumble across your comparison of the Mediapad M5 and Tab S4. I'm looking for a good tablet with good sound and screen quality that I can use to read my ebooks and watch videos on Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime. The Mediapad M5 looks like a solid option. I wanted to get your thoughts between the two. I don't need the pen, just a good solid tablet with some nice features.
With one is better Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 or Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro i have test the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 it have good software but it feel chep and i try the Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro and it feel good and better but the software was not good like Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 and the price on Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is to high and Huawei MediaPad M5 is cheper so in dont know with one to buy with is better to buy
It depends on how you'll use item.People are saying the Samsung has the better pen but if you're like me and the pen is not important then go with the Medi pad non pro and really save some money.
The big issue with the Mediapad M5 in europe is that although priced more competivably (got mine for 310 euros new) most countries are stuck with the 32GB of storage version. It's a shame because there's nothing more to fault about it. This was probably to push people to the more expensive pro version. Beware that, you can't install apps on the sdcard, only part of their data, and you can't activate adoptable storage (that would unify sdcard storage and internal storage as one). So you are basically stuck and having to constantly moving your media and downloads from internal to sdcard if you have a few apps and want to keep internal storage available.
Hello Sir.. A Huge Fan! I wanted to buy this tablet available in US for use in India from the Black Friday sale.. Will the Bluetooth and WiFi connection and settings on it, work when I use it in India? If you can brief me about the SIM usage as well? Thanks
So the tablet will work perfectly in India as well as it would here. These models here don't have a sim. The model on sale on black Friday is the standard model no sim support
@@TKBay Ok thanks sir..So I'll buy from this week's sale knowing now that the wifi n Bluetooth will work in India for US tablets as well! I mainly want a tablet for browsing, seeing videos and reading PDFs.. So hopefully, this fulfils the purpose.. :) Also sir.. Is there any issue with simultaneous usage of wifi n Bluetooth in Huawei tablet? As in when switching them both on, one of them doesn't work?
I was planning to buy the M5 pro but then I heard about the antenna issue... Shame on huawei! S4 is a bit more expensive but u have a great quality device then.
I am planning to get one and I think I will get the tab s4 I love samsung dex and now I don't have to buy the station also I will use it to watch videos and Netflix also the display is great and for the game I dont play pubg or fortnite most of my games card game so it will be great for me plus the S pen I like it a lot more price than the media pad but it's better.
For the money, you can't go wrong with a quick charge USB C , Huawei, no Samsung in that price range will match the bang for the buck. Try using a mini USB and charge it with brightness on. Hands down Huawei. Giving my Samsung s2 tablet to my daughter. Pos
Samsung Tab can duplicate the screen via usb c or can be used in double screen option, external screen plus tablet screen with two independent apps. No way the Huawei can do the same...
the Tab is better no argument from me , but for a price, if you want the great features of the Tab I would say get that as it will work great for you. others might not need that feature and would be happy with the Mediapad
Hi TK, I have the M5 and it's great, however my issue is with the screen when watching movies at night in bed. I find the screen bleed is very distracting compared to to OLED screen in my OnePlus 5t. Does the S4 work well in no light situations for media, if you could make a video comparing would be great👍
I'm glad you mentioned that. I'm debating between these two and 75% of my tablet viewing experience happens in the dark, in my bed. If the Huawei has light bleed I won't be able to unsee that. Thank you for helping me make a decision.
@@leewengfei6658 actually I like the Kirin CPU because it's well optimized, you can have the device for more than a year and the device is still running at great speed, but maybe you want compatibility with a particular thing which is only for Snapdragon.
@@Chemy. but have you use huawei phone? Because my last phone is huawei p10 plus and after 3month uses some of the apps not responding sometime , and when you play game just about 10min the phone is getting seriously high temperature, now im using note 8 didnt have any issues except the battery life and charging speed is better on the huawei
yes it does have that but I got the skin with my note 9 so it was not that much of a selling point. but you have a great point you get the skin with as well
so normal activity I would say that you cannot see a difference, I would say you are getting the more powerful unit but make sure you get a case for it, that glass back is very slippery
what are your thoughts on Google ending android tablet support, therefore the Tab S4 most likely not going to get any OS updates past Oreo? Is that a deal breaker? Should that be a deal breaker?
For what we use tablets for I would say it definitely made the lifespan shorter, but I would not be surprised if Samsung puts tizen on it and. Moves forward. You know.
Google is not ending tablet support! They have stopped supporting THEIR Pixel tablet because they cant make money with it. Android updates will continue to be released. It's up to Samsung and Huawei to support them. Samsung has committed to supporting their S line for 3-4 years. Not sure about Huawei.
@Vince Friel sound but both are pretty much the same i mean for movies they both do the job and are really smooth the samsung has a more clean color in my opinion if only mediapad came in black
I would never buy a tablet with an amoled display since it will wear out over time and i plan to use the tablet for atleast 3-4 years. I got a Samsung S7 which is a little over 2 years old and the display looks really bad when looking (e.g.) at a white picture in fullscreen mode.
@@hellmixx Especially the top bar with notifications and battery status is strongly burned into the display. Either you are lucky, you dont use your smartphone that much or you simply don't see the irregularities.
@@so7o3o4 well, i also had almost zero problems with screen burning on my Samsung Galaxy S4 over three years, before i bought the S7. Bunt now it annoys me and o do not want to take the risk with a tablet.
Thanks for the review. Very informative. I have just purchased a M5 10.8.
How is the wifi connection
Who watches videos vertically ? Lol Anyway good review, both tablets look great
Great comparison video cleared many of my misconceptions and doubts.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks! Videos like this REALLY help decide what to go for :) I think the price is THE biggest difference between the two and Samsung does not have much to offer to justify that difference. SO yeah I'll go with the Mediapad too.
a great choice
Both is good, but i purchased Huawei M5 Pro, because ? 64GB memory and price is far diffrent, Huawei M5 Pro is much cheaper with almost the same spec
that is a good way to look at it
Great review, thanks for sharing. Just bought the Mediapad M5 bundle with keyboard, pencil, LTE and SD card and it’s great for half price Samsung
May I ask if the M5 have an HDMI input?
Great review. I agree the MediaPad speakers sounded better.
I just got the M5 for 299 Euros, which is basically half the price of the S4 - at that price differential, the M5 wins hands down. I would say the 2 biggest drawbacks of the M5 are the huge amount of uninstallable bloatware and the bizarre positioning of the buttons.
Like the reviewer, I always use my tablets in landscape and the Huawei logo is along the landscape bottom edge (which reinforces that landscape is the way to go) and yet the power, volume and particularly the home button/fingerprint sensor are all along the right-hand portrait edge - arrgh! Very surprised the video didn't mention this - it's also too easy to hit the home button with your right thumb accidentally because of the poor placement for landscape users. I'm not even fond of the USB C port being in the bottom right in landscspe either, but that's not as critical.
Game performance is very good with the M5 (latest firmware has a new GPU Turbo feature to improve things further) and the sound is probably the best I've ever heard coming out of a tablet's speakers. Overall, this is the best value 10” tablet in 2018, especially if you can get it at close to the price I paid via Amazon Italy (shipped to the UK where I am in only 4 days with no import duty/VAT).
Richard Lloyd have you had any issues with the Bluetooth and WiFi being used at the same time?
Brilliant review. Good choice of feature comparisons , Clear well paced communication. One of the best reviewers I have seen and heard on TH-cam.
Thanks for making this.
A lot of student will be useing it for notes taking... You need to make a video on notes taking on Microsoft notes app.. we will surely appreciate it more..
let me see If I can cover that in the review coming out soon
a bit too simple review for my taste. this is what i miss:
1. no information about pen pressure
2. no information about connection to TV/hdmi and simultaneous charging
3. no comparison of updates and support
4. no information about communication protocols and payment methods
5. price comparison
Hope u got ur answers
Great video TK Bay. I still think you need that keyboard case and bluetooth mouse for the Tab S4, to make full use of DeX ;). I LOVE my Tab S4 even more since your last tablet comparison. I used to use a Chromebook and a Tab A ... now I have a tablet AND productivity device in one, and use its features to the fullest. One thing I'd like to know is, why Samsung hasn't included the Video Enhancement and Theme Store features into the Tab S4 (and S3) like they've had on the Galaxy phones since the Note 5.
So I reached out to Verizon and they did not have it for me to try, and as my time with the Tab S4 is coming to an end soon, Sadly I have to return it to them. but man is it a nice tablet
It's the comparison I needed. I use my tablet mostly for note taking and content consumption. I sold my Tab S3, because 4:3 is the worst when it comes to note taking and watching movies, especially 21:9 one. Needles to say that the half of the display is useless in this case. For reading however it's better than 16:9.
Samsung has more software features for multi tasking and note taking than Huawei. Moreover it has some better specifications on paper (like Bluetooth 5, amoled display etc.) and SPen! I tried lot of different solutions but SPen is the best. Not to mention the missing headphone jack.
Considering all these and after watching this video I think I go for Tab S4.
Great choice
I'm sure there was an ASUS or something with AMOLED before too. It had a similar price even back then. Lenovo I don't remember what it's called though. Tab 3 Plus? I always forget which one it was. Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M likely. No IPS on that one. Damnit I'm sure one ZenPad or whatever had AMOLED.
@ I used Zenpad 3S 10 shortly. The pen was horrible and the SOC couldn't stream 1080p so I ended up selling it. AFAIK it had LCD display. Even though the sound and display were good, it wasn't good enough to be a daily driver.
Emmc vs ufs 2.1....most important feature! Do a HDD benchmark comparison pls!
Informative comparison. Thanx!
thank you
Been wanting to see this comparison!
hope it answered you questions
Outstanding! Loved it! Thank you!
Thank you for the support
Trying to make a decision. Btw I see a great difference between those two tablets. You can connect easly a Samsung S4 to a tv, while with M5 pro you can't. Am I wrong? Another point. It's hard to find the original Huawei book cover for M5. The book cover for S4 it's too expensive on the other hand. So the question is just one: why I need a tablet. In my case it's just watching udemy in the metro :) So maybe I'll leave those tablets in order to start watching something less expensive like an M3, M5 lite... Samsung S3
the M5 lite is great option honestly ,I got a chance to see it and I like the functionality to price point. but the pro and the Tab S4 are just better equipped for gaming and multitasking better.
@@TKBay Thanks for your reply. And what about the M5 "not pro", 10.8... ? In my country amazon sell it at 298 euros... it's not pro, so there's no pen which is not so important to me.
That one would be even better cheaper and same specs as the pro
I guess it will boil down to what we intend to use the tablet for. If it is going to be a laptop replacement, I don't think either one would fit the purpose. I think the Microsoft surface Pro or surface go would be better. But for just viewing content and listening to audio, I like the tab s4 but given they are both using a 2017 processor, and given a new updated tablet would be around the corner, I would take huawei just for its sheer value for money and the bundled keyboard deals which it has now. Cheers!
Tbh as long as i can play pubg full graphics and framerate and get 1080 im good
Been watching a few of your reviews to decide on tablets and these are basicly my top options right now... except I'd turn to the Tab S3 and not Tab S4. What do you think?
I don't mind the rotation or anything, but I do mind a little that I can't charge and have a headset in the M5 at the same time by standard. And I'm most likely going to get a keyboard with for writing, I don't plan on playing games on it. Perhaps a little art.
the S3 is still a very capable tablet with the right accessories you will have a very nice mobile entertainment and productivity device
give me a new SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 12.2... mine current one is 5 years old
this is not mine , I gave it back after the video
@@TKBay which do you personally own?
Duude chill
I have the original Samsung Note Pro. After 4 years it's almost embarrassing slow and laggy. I am moving in from Samsung to Huawei. Wished it was bigger. I liked the 12 screen on the Note Pro and will miss it.
I bought S4, because I recently upgraded from S1 to new S4. I've been waiting for this upgrade very long time. However, I still sense Samsung doesn't pay too much attention on new model S4, perhaps I used to buy Samsung phones. So, after comparison btw Samsung tablet n Samsung phones. The ideas just pop up from my head, Samsung just made this S4 because Samsung doesn't want to give up this tablet market. That's it.
The mediapad m5 looks like the design from last generation. If Huawei can move fingerprint scan to the back of m5, it'll be better to hold it by your hands. Since m5 is much cheaper than S4. However, the performance of m5 is still worth enough for the price, if you don't want to pay too much money on just one tablet and you don't seek very high quality of design. M5 is still fine to you. I suppose.
great upgrade, and I hope they do update it in 2019 , still great for the price
The Mediapad M5 has much better screen and sound...and cheaper price. I'm glad I own it.
I totally agree with you
@@npdavidge It's a good idea to protect your device. I got my case from Amazon 10GBP. I haven't bothered with a screen protector yet. Lots of options at Ebay too.
@@VernalScott def got a case coming found nice one also £10 with nice protection corners and also ordered screen protection but unsure if need . Many thanks n
You have great taste. Enjoy!
The screen of the Mediapad is much brighter. But not much better. Samsung got the superior Amoled display.
Great review. Thanks!
Thank you for the support
Hey please tell : is this huawei mediapad m5 or m5 pro has only one antenna that means it will lag while playing with Internet and using Bluetooth headphones . Or does it have multi antenna?
Fantastic review and I'm now set on the Huawei media T5
Thank you
Great choice
both just as good as each other😁
When it comes to tablets, the three most important things would be screen quality, weight and battery life, that being said, IPad is king of all three. If you prefer android devices than Samsung is king of all three.
Please make video of huawei m5 10 vs Samsung s5e.
I'm confused with these two.
How much time you getting in huawei when watching movies only
Tab s4 is much more expensive than the mediapad because it has a better quality and more features.
no dough and people will get it for the features it does better, but not everyone will want that and this is why the M5 is a good option for them
i like the m5 pro better becoz i prefer landscape mode set up better! i like were the buttons are at. and the picture is awesome and totally adjustable not to mention way better looking than samsung! this is an honest review! from TK ...
perfect review thank you . love the sound on the Huawei and price its samsung totally and i thought it was going to be a big difference in screen amoled and led but Huawei looked as good as Samsung , I did think though Samsung looked redder on the white than the huawei did ........by the way did you have blue light on the samsung ??? must had because the white looks really bad
the tab looks a lot better in person. the lighting might have affect it
I have to add a comment about the Tab S4 S Pen ... that button can be very hard to find in the dark. I found the Tab S3 button far too easy to hit the button by mistake when writing with the S Pen, which doesn't happen anymore with the Tab S4. But I find myself wasting time trying to find the S Pen button when I need it, because it fits in so flush with the shape of the pen. I think that's why the metal fin sticks out, to find the button below it.
First thanks for the nice job
I'm going to buy mediapad m5 pro, and I want to ask you if you have any problems with WiFi when Bluetooth is on?
Best regards
Hello buddy i want to buy the media pad m5 but I’m still doing my research would you recommend it ??
Which one is good for studing???
Im confused
Answer plzzzz
both will do a great job for r school work and watching lectures. the mediapad has a bigger battery and should last you longer
May I ask if the M5 have an HDMI input?
960 chipset is a 2016 chip...970 is 2017 chipset.....snapdragon 835 is a 2017 chipset....Samsung wins with amoled display which is the best to watch videos, play and check the net with the browsers...!!!the contrast is much better...
General usage is not that different from each other. But Yea the tab is more powerful
Thought this is a revised 960 960s ?
Very very comprehenecive . Thanks
Anyone else sick of hitting the power button on the mediapad yet??? Or when trying hit the space bar while typing accidentally hitting one of the bottom 3 buttons???? Outside of that stuff it's amazing!
I happened to stumble across your comparison of the Mediapad M5 and Tab S4. I'm looking for a good tablet with good sound and screen quality that I can use to read my ebooks and watch videos on Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime. The Mediapad M5 looks like a solid option. I wanted to get your thoughts between the two. I don't need the pen, just a good solid tablet with some nice features.
The media pad should be great for what you need. Good price and great display and sound for media and long battery
Amoled s4 or ips m5 pro? Which display is better?
Amoled is way better and way more expensive.
Thank you very much,cheer.
Thank you for the support
With one is better Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 or Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro i have test the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 it have good software but it feel chep and i try the Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro and it feel good and better but the software was not good like Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 and the price on Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is to high and Huawei MediaPad M5 is cheper so in dont know with one to buy with is better to buy
Hardware Wise the tab s4 is better, but the media pad is better priced for the features
@@TKBay I got the tab s4 with official keyboard cover for 500 euro or just the mediapad m5 for 340 what do you think? I'm leaning towards the first..
You said the galaxy tab s4 feels cheap. It's made of glass front and back. So shows how much you know.
The MediaPad M5, once rooted, is an absolute monster for the price!
It depends on how you'll use item.People are saying the Samsung has the better pen but if you're like me and the pen is not important then go with the Medi pad non pro and really save some money.
The big issue with the Mediapad M5 in europe is that although priced more competivably (got mine for 310 euros new) most countries are stuck with the 32GB of storage version. It's a shame because there's nothing more to fault about it. This was probably to push people to the more expensive pro version. Beware that, you can't install apps on the sdcard, only part of their data, and you can't activate adoptable storage (that would unify sdcard storage and internal storage as one). So you are basically stuck and having to constantly moving your media and downloads from internal to sdcard if you have a few apps and want to keep internal storage available.
interesting because for us in the US we get the 64GB for the Pro and the regular M5
Where did you buy for 310?
really? wouwww... thx 4 d info, your info save me from falling to buy the M5, TQ
is it true that amoled will burn out after couple years? ips will be more safe to work?
What is the best budget tablet studies im only using it in note taking. Thx
I liked the video, thank you, I'm from Iraq
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Ahlan. Thank you
Allah akbar.
I'm neutral on the video. I'm from Sweden ;D
... so I guess we both live with the same people ;/
@ Rip Swedemenistan
galaxy tab s4 with 256gb lte model got 6gb of flash memory RAM
But my question is. Is it possible to bring the on screen buttons back for home return and recent apps?
Hello Sir.. A Huge Fan!
I wanted to buy this tablet available in US for use in India from the Black Friday sale.. Will the Bluetooth and WiFi connection and settings on it, work when I use it in India?
If you can brief me about the SIM usage as well?
Thanks
So the tablet will work perfectly in India as well as it would here. These models here don't have a sim. The model on sale on black Friday is the standard model no sim support
@@TKBay Ok thanks sir..So I'll buy from this week's sale knowing now that the wifi n Bluetooth will work in India for US tablets as well!
I mainly want a tablet for browsing, seeing videos and reading PDFs.. So hopefully, this fulfils the purpose.. :)
Also sir.. Is there any issue with simultaneous usage of wifi n Bluetooth in Huawei tablet? As in when switching them both on, one of them doesn't work?
Both work for me although some have reported issue with it. I did not see that as an issue.
I was planning to buy the M5 pro but then I heard about the antenna issue... Shame on huawei!
S4 is a bit more expensive but u have a great quality device then.
I've not heard about the Antenna issue(s) - what is that all about?
I am planning to get one and I think I will get the tab s4 I love samsung dex and now I don't have to buy the station also I will use it to watch videos and Netflix also the display is great and for the game I dont play pubg or fortnite most of my games card game so it will be great for me plus the S pen I like it a lot more price than the media pad but it's better.
For the money, you can't go wrong with a quick charge USB C , Huawei, no Samsung in that price range will match the bang for the buck. Try using a mini USB and charge it with brightness on. Hands down Huawei. Giving my Samsung s2 tablet to my daughter. Pos
Mediapad M5 is has a good price but overall The tab s4 is better .
yea exactly
I like them both
Nice video. What's your thoughts on these units vs a detachable Chromebook?
diffrent use cases honestly. I like both but would rather use a tablet for media consumption and gaming.
@@TKBay Thanks for the feedback...
@@TKBay in your honest opinion which Android tablet would you recommend as I am a Note 9 user?
Hi, can we use usb c to ethernet cable with mediapad 10.8?will it work?
Which would you recommend the Samsung Tab S4 or The Huawei Mediapad?
My current phone is a Note 9?
for the price the mediapad, but if that is not an issue the tab s4
@@TKBay Thanks for the feedback.
Which one i can use as phone?
samsung tab s4 can make voice calls/ txt messages, can huawei m5 pro do the same?
Yes, the LTE version can I have one of them.
And I with my Huawei Mediapad T3 7 :'v
MediaPad m5 almost half the price of Samsung tab s4 getting good deal for MediaPad m5. Huawei MediaPad is 16:10 and Samsung tab s4 is 4:3 aspect ratio
Tom Benninga thanks for correcting me on this statement.
The screen😉
ipad 2018 vs m5 pro playing pubg😍
Huawei medipad m5. Own it Better Tablet cheaper in price,10x better than Samsung
Had you had any issues with using Bluetooth and WiFi at the same time?
@@MarvFitBikesKicks one of the owner reviewers said yes. It lags so bad when u use bluetooth and wifi together.
both are good 👍👍👍👍
great tablet yes for sure
Can you use bluetooth headphones for M5?
Yes it supports BT
No fingerprint scanner? That’s not what other reviews say.
the Tab S4 does not have it, the M5 does . you can look at the specs for the US version of both of these tablets
Nice...& cool...info..
Thank you for the support
thanks for the video
I believe the M5 also has Dolby Atmos
they have tuning not dolby but yea they have a great EQ built in
So thats what David Vonderhaar has been doing this days
LOLs
Samsung Tab can duplicate the screen via usb c or can be used in double screen option, external screen plus tablet screen with two independent apps. No way the Huawei can do the same...
the Tab is better no argument from me , but for a price, if you want the great features of the Tab I would say get that as it will work great for you. others might not need that feature and would be happy with the Mediapad
Great presentation.Thank you.
S4 price is not justified why would I pay so much for little difference?
What is better ❓
Media pad m5 pro
No fingerprint sensor, is a deal breaker, hate camera unlock.
not sure why they would do that on a tablet as they have the space for it
Ben of huwaei are amazing wow look like note 9
How can i purchase Huawei tab in India
Has the Bluetooth been fixed with android 9 update on Huawei Mediapad M5
Hi TK,
I have the M5 and it's great, however my issue is with the screen when watching movies at night in bed. I find the screen bleed is very distracting compared to to OLED screen in my OnePlus 5t. Does the S4 work well in no light situations for media, if you could make a video comparing would be great👍
thanks man, the screen is better in low light environments for sure. not sure if you have a bad display unit, but it should not be that bad at night .
I'm glad you mentioned that. I'm debating between these two and 75% of my tablet viewing experience happens in the dark, in my bed. If the Huawei has light bleed I won't be able to unsee that. Thank you for helping me make a decision.
Another reason why AMOLED is the best. I'm on my OnePlus 6T all day so the LCD panel just won't cut it.
Yeah my mediapad has disgusting backlight. My tab s2 has a much better screen I will sell this garbage
@@TheChocohunter I sold mine last week, with all the high praise this tablet got, no one used it in the dark? Bought the tab S4 and it's great
I use Google sheets on these devices?
all google apps are supported here
No one is talking about the Wifi Bluetooth antenna issues for the M5? Wth
Yeah it pissed me off, which is why I bought a tab S4. lol
There are none. I'm using it
Very well .
Tab s4 top 2020
The Samsung should be better at more than twice the price. But is it that much better?
Yes it better for note taking the spen is a lot better too for a tablet.
@@TKBay Yes but the pen isn't important to me so it's the Medi Pad non pro for me.
I like more the form factor of the Samsung but for a tablet I might go for the Huawei for more value.
True the Huawei is priced better for sure the one without the pen is even cheaper.
So sad huawei processor is kirin if it is snapdragon i will definitely go for huawei
@@leewengfei6658 actually I like the Kirin CPU because it's well optimized, you can have the device for more than a year and the device is still running at great speed, but maybe you want compatibility with a particular thing which is only for Snapdragon.
@@Chemy. but have you use huawei phone? Because my last phone is huawei p10 plus and after 3month uses some of the apps not responding sometime , and when you play game just about 10min the phone is getting seriously high temperature, now im using note 8 didnt have any issues except the battery life and charging speed is better on the huawei
@@Chemy. not really sure is mine p10 plus problem or every huawei problem
Wait....Keep in mind S4 has "Galaxy" fortnite skin? WTF..... like that is a dealbreaker
yes it does have that but I got the skin with my note 9 so it was not that much of a selling point. but you have a great point you get the skin with as well
Benchmark test?
On performance wise the tab s4 is better right ???
so normal activity I would say that you cannot see a difference, I would say you are getting the more powerful unit but make sure you get a case for it, that glass back is very slippery
Ro_In Pro when i was you i would buy a amoled and a ips display phone and than say me anotherone amoled is better
anyone here plays Dragon Nest M with S4 or M5 pro? can it handle ultra settings of that game with no issues?
what are your thoughts on Google ending android tablet support, therefore the Tab S4 most likely not going to get any OS updates past Oreo? Is that a deal breaker? Should that be a deal breaker?
For what we use tablets for I would say it definitely made the lifespan shorter, but I would not be surprised if Samsung puts tizen on it and. Moves forward. You know.
Google is not ending tablet support! They have stopped supporting THEIR Pixel tablet because they cant make money with it. Android updates will continue to be released. It's up to Samsung and Huawei to support them. Samsung has committed to supporting their S line for 3-4 years. Not sure about Huawei.
Tab s4 all the way
Truly one of the best of 2018
Twice the price and no faster in daily use. There is simply no point in paying double for a very similar experience.
M5 far better people just can't accept that Huawei is taking over
it's a preference but yea its a great deal for sure
@Vince Friel sound but both are pretty much the same i mean for movies they both do the job and are really smooth the samsung has a more clean color in my opinion if only mediapad came in black
Dude it's not. The screen is crap with blacklight bleed cheap feeling just like the price
Huawei is Spy gadget made my China!
good job
Thank you for the support
What about price?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is $549. Mediapad M5 Pro is $449 and the Mediapad M5 (minus the pen) is $359.
Samsung = ufs 2.1 and mediapad = emmc 5.0
they are not at the same level
no they are not.
I would never buy a tablet with an amoled display since it will wear out over time and i plan to use the tablet for atleast 3-4 years. I got a Samsung S7 which is a little over 2 years old and the display looks really bad when looking (e.g.) at a white picture in fullscreen mode.
yea, one of the downsides of AMOLED
hmm i have a 2year+ old S7 edge and i have no problem when i lock on white or other colors picture in fullscreen
@@hellmixx Especially the top bar with notifications and battery status is strongly burned into the display. Either you are lucky, you dont use your smartphone that much or you simply don't see the irregularities.
I have 3 years old note 5. It has no problem so far (except for problematic spen).
@@so7o3o4 well, i also had almost zero problems with screen burning on my Samsung Galaxy S4 over three years, before i bought the S7. Bunt now it annoys me and o do not want to take the risk with a tablet.