Our Rating
Ratings from experts
Design, Built Quality
7 / 10
Display Quality
7 / 10
Camera Quality
7 / 10
Audio & Multimedia
7 / 10
OS and Usability
7 / 10
Battery Performance
7 / 10
The HOTWAV Pad 8 is Hotwav’s first standard Android tablet, differing from the rugged R5 and R6 Pro models. It features a 10.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels,providing a 5:3 aspect ratio. The device is equipped with the Unisoc Tiger T606 processor, a quad-core chipset designed for entry-level tablets. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, with no mention of expandable memory.
On the imaging front, the Pad 8 includes a single 13-megapixel rear camera sensor. Despite some references to multiple lenses, the tablet only has one rear camera. The front-facing camera is a 5-megapixel sensor intended for video calls and basic selfies.The device runs on Android 13 out of the box, ensuring access to the latest Android features and security updates.
The tablet is powered by a 7500mAh battery, supporting 10W charging through a USB-C port. It includes standard connectivity options such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but detailed facts about cellular support or additional sensors is limited. The HOTWAV Pad 8 targets users seeking a mid-range tablet with a balance of performance and display quality without rugged features.