7/10 is too low I think.

I would put slight lag issue aside, I rate this 9/10 for the overall built.

Have u tested it yourself ?

Hi X1 users, do this unit have LED indicator if there is miss call, sms, whatapp etc just like note 3?

yup~ It do.

Hi joytest,
Is the start up ram is normal as per the image attached?
Im using the startup manager and had disable some of the system app in setting "manage app".



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I am not much of a camera person but I think the pic quality is acceptable. You can browse some of the earlier posts in v1 of the thread (see link at bottom of post 2) where several members had posted sample pics.

jloi and others may comment on pic quality. Jloi is a camera person.

I did load the apk, and it does have lots of functions but I don't use filters and do like pics a little oversaturated so please don't take my word for it.


For a 2Gb RAM device, 700mb+ free is fine. In Android, free RAM is wasted RAM, unless you are running some memory hog program.

Hopefully Huawei releases newer versions of firmware and it can improve free RAM a bit, so you can run more stuff.

This post has been edited by joytest: Aug 12 2014, 10:55 PM

Software is 2 points for me .No use having great spec if the software not in harmony with it.
The other minus is from spec. I think Mali 450 can't handle the amount of pixels this device churned out. Might be the reason for the stuttering and drop in frame rate when gaming.

Build quality is top notch. That I can't argue. And I really love reading on this screen.

Hi Noobi3

good day to you, I have trying to install it into X1 , but it won't install on X1. but the same app install in my Lenovo S939 it work perfectly.

maybe there is some setting to do before install into X1 I think... I'm not Technical guy who know how to root or twist and turn the unit. I'm just an ordinary old fellow..hahaha! hope the smarter youngster here can help me out. thanks!

Coming from Sony Xperia Z1, X1 camera is no where near good quality for me
Especially low light it has alot noise, dull color, lack or contrast and saturation.
On day time it was OK
I am using "A Better Camera" app instead of stock cam since it can Auto focus accurately. Waiting Kitkat come so that I can install and use Google Camera.

Does Huawei support custom dev community well?Like releasing source code? Any news on AOSP rom for this device?

I really miss my AOSP.The software side is killing me.I hope they do something good in next firmware update.

I can't find anything wrong with the software except its smoothness is not top class eg vs Nexus. However it is still acceptable to me. "Killing you " is serious n I suggest you change phone than

Had anybody experienced this?
charged today morning until 90%, suddenly notice the phone got heated and battery level dropped to 40%. Restart and then it went back to 88%.


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Does anyone know when will update emui 2.3?
And i feel Malaysia version hard to get theme at internet, abit bored in phone.

You can install Nova launcher with Zooper or any of the theming engines. Why restrict yourself to wait for the manufacturer? That is the beauty of Android.

True2...

After playing with the device for few days I started to accept the slightly lag and stuttering OS.(got pampered by my Nexus 4 smoothness)

Battery life is awesome. Manage to survive until I finish my shift.Something that I never enjoy with my N4.I didn't even try smart or endurance mode yet.

Reading on the device is a joy.Screen is crisp and sharp.The design and weight also made reading on long hours comfortable.Comic & manga readers this is the device of choice.

The camera can take some great picture with the right setting and conditions. Way better than my N4.Still tweaking to get better results constantly.(any recommended app?)

While playing high grafic game might drop the frame rate it is still acceptable. The device also don't heat that much during long hours of playing.

Now my wish would be AOSP rom on the device and some kernel tweaking.

Using nova launcher now, but feel no beuty and i love emui much, but… can't download theme afeel abit bored after use a long time

Was wondering if our X1 change to Miui Rom?

Check XDA and it say Huawei release update for KK 4.4.2 Anybody received the update through OTA already?

Should I buy Huawei mediapad x1 the Chinese version or international version? I know the difference is radio band but I am not a heavy data user(use just wifi) since the international version is limited in my country especially the black one......

Any proper custom ROMs will only happen after Huawei releases the kernel sources.

It's for the 7D-503L. Ours is the 501L here.

I suggest you could get the 7D-503L.

Mind sharing which country you're from?