# Expandable Storage Tablets The Huawei MediaPad M3 Android OS Tablet Can be Upgraded by Users By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-os-tablet References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/huawei-mediapad-m3-tablet-announced-at-ifa-01-09-2016/) Unveiled at IFA 2016, the [Huawei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matepad) MediaPad M3 is an Android OS tablet that provides a bevy of impressive features that look to rival many of the [high-end devices on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-pad-pro). Starting with the processor, the Huawei MediaPad M3 has an octa-core Kirin 950 processor that's supported by 4GB of RAM. A 5100 mAH battery allows the tablet to perform well with a variety of functionalities including streaming media, [playing games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legion-tab-gen-3) or snapping photos for extended periods. While the Huawei MediaPad M3 comes in two storage options including 32GB and 64GB, one of the best features of the tablet is the ability to upgrade the storage. A microSD slot has been designed into the Android OS tablet to make user-driven upgrades easy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upgradeable Tablets:** The trend of tablets that allow users to upgrade their storage presents an opportunity for manufacturers to cater to consumers who want personalized and flexible devices. - **High-end Tablet Features:** The trend of including high-end features such as an octa-core processor and a 5100 mAH battery in tablets can disrupt the market by offering consumers comparable devices for a lower price point. - **Microsd Integration:** The trend of integrating microSD slots in tablets presents an opportunity for manufacturers to cater to consumers who need additional storage for media and other files on their devices. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies that manufacture tablets can benefit from these trends by incorporating user-driven upgrades, high-end features, and microSD slots in their devices to appeal to consumers. - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry can benefit from these trends by developing new storage solutions and integrating them in devices like tablets to better meet consumer needs and preferences. - **Digital Storage:** The digital storage industry can benefit from the trend of consumers requiring more storage on their devices by developing new and improved microSD cards that meet these needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Everyday Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matepad.md) - [Dual SIM Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m40-pro.md) - [Immersive Multimedia Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-tab-m9.md) - [Professional Productivity Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-pad-8.md) - [Top-of-the-Line Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-pad-v8-pro.md) - [Immersive Visual Performance Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matepad-115.md) - [AI-Powered Android Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-magicpad-2.md) - [Budget-Friendly Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipad-max.md) - [Digital Creative Professional Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matepad-edge.md)