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Device summary
HONOR
Pad 9
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 12-inch | 12.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 174.1 mm × 278.5 mm × 6.9 mm | 180.1 mm × 278.3 mm × 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 520 g | 555 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 2000 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Typical capacity | 7250 mAh | 8300 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 12-inch | 12.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 174.1 mm × 278.5 mm × 6.9 mm | 180.1 mm × 278.3 mm × 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 520 g | 555 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 2000 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Typical capacity | 7250 mAh | 8300 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pad 8
35 g lighter
Width
Pad 9
6.1 mm wider
Height
Very similar height
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Pad 8 vs Pad 9 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
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