I went for the 512GB matte white version, and the Huawei store even threw in a protective case as a gift! Yesterday morning, right after grabbing the national subsidy around 10 a.m., I dashed to the store to pick it up. The total discount came to 800 yuan—100 for pre-ordering, 200 for the education discount, and 500 from the national subsidy. After a full day of use, here are my thoughts.
Let’s start with the highlights:
[一R] The device is impressively lightweight. For those with smaller hands, typing with both hands in a nine-square layout works just fine, though one-handed use can be a bit tricky. It’s compact and super portable, making it an excellent choice as a secondary device.
[二R] I can’t recommend the matte screen enough—it’s glare-free from any angle. As you can see in Figure 4 compared with an iPad Air 5, it’s easy on the eyes whether you’re reading novels, documents, or binge-watching shows. And best of all, no fingerprints (a huge relief for anyone with a touch of OCD!
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[三R] It’s a game-changer for students and postgraduate exam takers. Editing documents on an iPad used to be a hassle, but this tablet supports the full PC version of WPS, with an interface that mirrors a computer’s. That means you can handle tasks that once required a laptop—check out Figure 5 for a visual.
Now, for the drawbacks:
[一R] The biggest downside might be software compatibility—some apps may have issues or lack certain features. While I haven’t run into any problems yet, it’s likely to share some of the quirks common to HarmonyOS devices.
[二R] The stylus doesn’t quite measure up to the iPad’s. Note-taking is decent, but if you’re an art student or serious about drawing, I’d still lean toward an iPad.
That’s all I’ve got for now. Overall, if you’re a student, exam prepper, or an on-the-go office worker, I highly recommend it. Software hiccups should improve with updates. The matte screen (so easy on the eyes!), lightweight build, full WPS support, and SIM capability are why I picked it and stand by it. But if you’re just after a device for shows or casual gaming, an iPad might be the better bet—especially since the price gap isn’t massive.
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