HUAWEI MatePad SE

Security Grade

A-

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HUAWEI MatePad SE

   Brand: Huawei (Parent: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)

   Category: Tablet • Model / Gen:  Multiple (e.g., 10.4-inch model)

   Release Date: 2022-08-29 • Status: In sale

   Classification Date: 2025-10-20 • [consumer.huawei.com/en/tablets/matepad-se Official Website]

Security Evaluation

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	🔗 Proof	As a major manufacturer, Huawei has strict supply chain controls, making hardware tampering rare for consumer devices.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	🔗 Proof	Like all complex devices, occasional vulnerabilities are found and addressed through Huawei's regular security update program.
Prior attacks	Rare	🔗 Proof	No widespread, targeted attacks specifically against the MatePad SE have been documented. General tablet security threats apply but are not common.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Huawei provides regular EMUI/Android security updates for its tablet products, though support duration may vary by model.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	🔗 Proof	Full integration with Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) through Huawei ID, allowing secure authentication with cloud services and other Huawei devices.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Huawei's privacy policy confirms use of modern encryption protocols (TLS/SSL) for data transmission between the device and services.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	EMUI (Huawei's Android-based OS) includes storage encryption capabilities to protect user data at rest on the device.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Huawei ID provides full account management, including registration, login, password reset, and device management.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Huawei ID supports strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (e.g., via phone or email).
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	Huawei ID has security measures like account lockout after multiple failed attempts.
Event logging	Partial logging	🔗 Proof	The privacy policy indicates that Huawei collects device and service usage data for security and troubleshooting, but the extent of authentication event logging is not detailed. We assume partial logging.
Passwords	Require change after setup	🔗 Proof	Huawei ID requires a strong password (with complexity) and allows users to change it, but it does not force a change after initial setup. However, the policy encourages regular updates. We choose the middle option because the requirement for complexity is there, but the forced change after setup is not.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Property	Details
Operating System & App	EMUI (based on Android Open Source Project) (Companion App: Huawei AppGallery)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Octa-core processor (Specific model varies by region, e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek chipset) • GPU: Integrated graphics (Adreno or Mali, corresponding to the CPU)
Memory & Storage	Memory: 4 GB RAM • Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB internal storage, expandable via microSD card
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 5100 mAh (Typical capacity) • Power: • Charging: Standard charging (10W)
Display & Camera	Display: 10.4-inch, IPS LCD, 2000 x 1200 resolution • Camera: 5 MP front-facing camera, 5 MP rear camera (Specifications may vary by exact model)
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Dual speakers, Huawei Histen audio technology • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C port
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: Varies by model (e.g., 245.2 x 154.96 x 7.85 mm for 10.4") • Mass: Varies by model (e.g., ~450 g for 10.4" Wi-Fi model)