Huawei Matepad Paper vs Kobo Elipsa

Name Huawei MatePad Paper Kobo Elipsa
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MSRP $499 $399.99
Released 2022 2021
Availability Discontinued Available
Current price Amazon, AliExpress Kobo, Amazon
Display specifications
Display type E Ink E Ink Carta 1200
Display size (inch) 10.3 10.3
Resolution (pixels W×H) 1404×1872 1404×1872
Color display? No No
Pixel density 227 PPI 227 PPI
Screen light? Yes Yes: ComfortLight
Adjust color temperature? No No
Auto-rotate?
Input options & features
Touchscreen
Button controls? ✔ Volume
Stylus input
Dark mode
Audiobooks
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 5
Cellular network
Software
Operating system HarmonyOS 2 Kobo firmware
Reading apps & e-book shops Any; download via Huawei AppGallery or APK Kobo, Pocket, Libby/Overdrive
Web browser?
Email app?
Dropbox & Google Drive?
Hardware specifications
Internal storage 64 GB 32 GB
RAM 4000 MB 1000 MB
CPU clock speed 2.36 GHz octa core 1.8 GHz quad core
Other built in: 2 speakers, microphones, fingerprint scanner -
Ports & battery
MicroSD card reader?
3.5 mm AUX out port?
HDMI port?
Battery capacity (3.7V) 3625 mAh 2400 mAh
USB (charging) port USB-C USB-C
Physical specifications
Waterproof? No No
Size (cm H×W×D): 22.52×18.27×6.65 22.75×19.3×0.76
Weight (gram): 360 383
Size (inch H×W×D): 8.87×7.19×2.62 9.0×7.6×0.3
Weight (oz): 12.7 13.5
Screen: flush or recessed? Flush Flush
Color options: Black, white, light blue Black
Accessories in the box Stylus (Huawei M-Pencil, 2nd gen), cover, 2 replacement stylus tips Kobo Stylus, SleepCover
More information
Model number HMW-W09 N604
User guide / manual User guide User guide
Official site link: Huawei.com (archived) Kobobooks.com
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