HONOR
Device summary
HONOR
Pad 9
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 12.1-inch | 12.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 179.3 mm × 277.1 mm × 6.3 mm | 180.1 mm × 278.3 mm × 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 525 g | 555 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Resolution | 2.5K | 2560 × 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display technology | — | LCD |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform |
| Storage | — | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 35 W | — |
| Charging standard | 35W SuperCharge | — |
| Typical capacity | 10100 mAh | 8300 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | — | 5G, LTE |
| USB | — | USB-C |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 12.1-inch | 12.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 179.3 mm × 277.1 mm × 6.3 mm | 180.1 mm × 278.3 mm × 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 525 g | 555 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Resolution | 2.5K | 2560 × 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display technology | — | LCD |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform |
| Storage | — | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 35 W | — |
| Charging standard | 35W SuperCharge | — |
| Typical capacity | 10100 mAh | 8300 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | — | 5G, LTE |
| USB | — | USB-C |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pad 10
30 g lighter
Thickness
Pad 10
0.6 mm thinner
Height
Pad 9
1.2 mm taller · minor difference
Width
Pad 9
0.8 mm wider · minor difference
Pad 10 vs Pad 9 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Pad 10
Strengths
- 12.1-inch 120 Hz IPS canvas strong for family media
- 10100 mAh with comfortable all-day streaming endurance
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 daily smoothness at value pricing
Compromises
- 35W bundled adapter slow versus 66W maximum
- 525 g heavy compared with 475 g Pad V9
- IPS black levels trail OLED and high-refresh LCD rivals
Pad 9
Strengths
- Sleek aluminum chassis feels premium despite the budget price
- Sharp, bright 12.1-inch 2.5K display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
- Genuinely loud eight-speaker system with room-filling, distortion-free sound
Compromises
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 isn't powerful enough for demanding games
- 35W charging is frustratingly slow for the battery capacity
- Battery life reports vary from solid to disappointing across reviews