Microsoft
Surface Go 2

vs

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

Microsoft Surface Go 2

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite

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Microsoft Surface Go 2 alternatives

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite alternatives

specs

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Display
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

not available
Display number of colours:
16.78 million colours
3:2
Native aspect ratio:
16:10
220 ppi
Pixel density:
not available
Capacitive
Touchscreen type:
Capacitive
not available
Touch technology:
Multi-touch
Gorilla Glass
Display glass type:
not available
not available
LED backlight:
yes
not available
Display brightness:
360 cd/m²
not available
Panel type:
IPS
1920 x 1280 pixels
Display resolution:
1920 x 1200 pixels
26.7 cm (10.5")
Display diagonal:
25.6 cm (10.1")

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Processor
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

not available
Coprocessor frequency:
1.1 GHz
0.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-down frequency:
not available
1x4,2x2
PCI Express configurations:
not available
Smart Cache
Processor cache type:
not available
Amber Lake Y
Processor codename:
not available
14 nm
Processor lithography:
not available
64-bit
Processor operating modes:
not available
20 X 16.5 mm
Processor package size:
not available
SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0
Supported instruction sets:
not available
4 GT/s
System bus rate:
not available
5 W
Thermal Design Power (TDP):
not available
yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies:
not available
100 °C
Tjunction:
not available
4 MB
Processor cache:
not available
4
Processor threads:
not available
2
Processor cores:
not available
3.4 GHz
Processor boost frequency:
not available
1.1 GHz
Processor frequency:
1.4 GHz
m3-8100Y
Processor model:
not available
Intel® Core™ m3
Processor family:
Qualcomm Snapdragon
Intel® Core™ m3-8xxx
Processor generation:
not available
Intel
Processor manufacturer:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Memory
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

8 GB
Maximum internal memory:
not available
LPDDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory type:
not available
8 GB
Internal memory:
3 GB

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Storage
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

SSD
Storage media:
not available
not available
Maximum memory card size:
128 GB
MicroSDXC
Compatible memory cards:
MicroSD (TransFlash)
yes
Card reader integrated:
yes
256 GB
Internal storage capacity:
32 GB

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Graphics
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

UHD Graphics 615
Graphics adapter:
not available
Intel
Graphics adapter family:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Audio
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

Dolby Audio Premium
Audio system:
not available
2 W
Speaker power:
not available
not available
Speakers manufacturer:
Harman Kardon
2
Number of microphones:
not available
not available
Built-in microphone:
yes
2
Number of built-in speakers:
not available
not available
Built-in speaker(s):
yes

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Camera
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

yes
Windows Hello:
not available
5 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric):
8 MP
yes
Front camera:
yes
1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum video resolution:
not available
1080p
Video recording modes:
not available
yes
Video recording:
yes
yes
Auto focus:
yes
1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear camera resolution:
not available
8 MP
Rear camera resolution (numeric):
8 MP
not available
Rear camera:
yes
Single camera
Rear camera type:
Single camera

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Network
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

not available
3G standards:
UMTS
yes
Near Field Communication (NFC):
not available
802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards:
802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
5.0
Bluetooth version:
4.0
yes
Bluetooth:
yes
LTE
4G standard:
LTE
4G
Mobile network generation:
4G
yes
Mobile network connection:
yes

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Ports & interfaces
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

yes
DC-in jack:
not available
Microsoft Surface Connector, Microsoft Surface Cover
Docking connector type:
not available
not available
Combo headphone/mic port:
yes
3.5 mm
Headphone connectivity:
3.5 mm
not available
Headphone out:
yes
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
not available
not available
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity:
1

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Phone features
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

not available
Conference call:
yes
not available
Speakerphone:
yes
yes
Video call:
yes
yes
Voice call:
yes

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Messaging
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

not available
E-mail:
yes
not available
Instant messaging (IM):
yes

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Design
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

CE
Certification:
CE
Magnesium
Housing material:
not available
Full-size tablet
Device type:
Full-size tablet
Black, Silver
Product colour:
White
Slate
Form factor:
Slate

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Performance
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
not available
not available
Electronic compass:
yes
yes
Magnetometer:
not available
not available
Proximity sensor:
yes
not available
Orientation sensor:
yes
yes
Gyroscope:
yes
yes
Ambient light sensor:
yes
yes
Accelerometer:
yes
not available
Personal info management (PIM):
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Countdown timer, Events reminder, Notes, Stopwatch, To-do list
yes
GPS (satellite):
not available
not available
Assisted GPS (A-GPS):
yes
yes
GLONASS:
not available
yes
Position location:
yes

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Software
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

Windows 10 Pro
Operating system installed:
Android 7.0
Windows
Platform:
Android

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Processor special features
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology:
not available
yes
Execute Disable Bit:
not available
yes
Idle States:
not available
yes
Intel 64:
not available
yes
Intel Clear Video Technology:
not available
yes
Intel Flex Memory Access:
not available
yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX):
not available
yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT):
not available
yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x):
not available
yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d):
not available
yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI):
not available
yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD):
not available
yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology):
not available
yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT):
not available
yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT):
not available
yes
Intel® OS Guard:
not available
yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology:
not available
yes
Intel® Secure Key:
not available
yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology:
not available
2.0
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Battery
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

10 h
Battery life (max):
not available
not available
Battery capacity:
6660 mAh

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Power
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

24 W
AC adapter power:
not available

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Sustainability
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

not available
Sustainability certificates:
ENERGY STAR

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Media formats
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

not available
Video formats supported:
3G2,3GP,FLV,M4V,MKV,MP4,TS,WEBM

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Weight & dimensions
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

553 g
Weight:
460 g
175 mm
Height:
213.3 mm
8.3 mm
Depth:
7.5 mm
245 mm
Width:
123.3 mm

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Packaging content
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

not available
Manual:
yes
not available
Quick start guide:
yes
not available
AC adapter included:
yes

Microsoft
Surface Go 2

Other features
compared

Huawei
MediaPad M3 Lite

185282
Processor ARK ID:
not available
BGA 1515
Processor socket:
not available