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Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 (8GB + 512GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£370RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:12.3 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 (8GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 17 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

35%

8.6

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.4

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 90% of tablets
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

★Better than 92%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

22%

9.7

Performance

20%

9.1

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

7.9

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software

5%

7.5

Design

3%

7.2

Audio

★Better than 94%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 86% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.2

Popularity

Grades by review (17)
17 reviews: 14 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 86%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £370
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
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What reviewers say about the Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 (8GB + 512GB)

Based on 17

Reviewers love the display and battery life, but criticize the cameras, connectivity and storage limits.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 (8GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

22%

9.7

Performance

20%

9.1

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

7.9

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software

5%

7.5

Design

3%

7.2

Audio

8.6
Reviews score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

8.2
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of RAM, which is more than 72.1% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Process node
4 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 4 nm process, which is smaller than 88.1% of tablets and equal to 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 512 GB of internal storage, which is more than 92.5% of tablets and equal to 5.3% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
1961 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 1961 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 81.5% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which is more advanced than 95.6% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
3000×1920
This tablet has a 3000×1920 screen, which is sharper than 96.2% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 144 Hz screen, which is smoother than 91.2% of tablets and equal to 7.4% of tablets.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This tablet uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 92.5% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
290 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 290 ppi, which is higher than 89.3% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Tempered Glass, which is less durable than 78% of tablets and the same as 19.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 13 MP resolution, which is higher than 73.9% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
9 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 9 MP resolution, which is higher than 89.2% of tablets and equal to 0.8% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0, which is wider than 57.4% of tablets and equal to 24.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
10,050 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 10,050 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 89.8% of tablets and equal to 1.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
66 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 66 W, which is faster than 93.2% of tablets and equal to 2.5% of tablets.
Battery life
9 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 9 hours, which is shorter than that of 62.7% of tablets and equal to that of 6.9% of tablets.
mixed use
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.7% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet supports app tracking protection. 71.6% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
555 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 555 g, which is heavier than 65.9% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
2 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 2 ms, which is lower than that of 88.8% of tablets and equal to that of 11.2% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 3, which is more than 87.8% of tablets and equal to 5.3% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
8
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 8 speakers, which is more than in 96.4% of tablets and equal to the number in 3.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 (8GB + 512GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2.4x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 8x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1,199 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (1,600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    1,600 nits vs 401 nits
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (3000×1920 vs 1920×1200).
    3,000×1920 vs 1920×1,200
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 3.67x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (66 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    66 W vs 18 W
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 735 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 735 vs Mali-G51
  • 20.0% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    17 reviews: 14 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 7.0
  • 8.7% better value for money
    Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 (8GB + 512GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.21 vs 7.6).
    8.21 vs 7.55
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 735 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 735 vs Mali-G51
  • 50% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 2.95x higher multi-core score
    This tablet has a higher multi-core score than the average tablet (5,570 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    5,570 points vs 1,891 points
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR5X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR5X vs LPDDR3
  • 4.3x more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (64 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    64 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 2.69x higher single-core score
    This tablet has a higher single-core score than the average tablet (1961 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    1,961 points vs 729 points
  • 4,534 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (6,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    6,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 71.4% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (4 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    4 nm vs 14 nm
  • 69.2% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (1,100 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    1,100 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.6% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 5 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2024 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    July 2024
    2024 vs 2019
  • 2.4x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1,199 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (1,600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    1,600 nits vs 401 nits
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (3000×1920 vs 1920×1200).
    3,000×1920 vs 1920×1,200
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 235 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (635 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    635 nits vs 400 nits
  • 2.2 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (12.3 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    12.3 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1,000,000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.7% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • 31.2% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (290 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    290 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • 4,320 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (4,320 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    4,320 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Supports HDR10
    This tablet supports HDR10, while the average tablet does not. 21.7% of tablets support HDR10.
  • 4 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (9 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    9 MP vs 5 MP
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Supports manual shutter speed
    This tablet supports manual shutter speed, while the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets support manual shutter speed.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 3.67x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (66 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    66 W vs 18 W
  • 52.3% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (10,050 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    10,050 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This tablet supports reverse wireless charging, while the average tablet does not. 4.1% of tablets support reverse wireless charging.
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, while the average tablet does not. 35.1% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports app tracking protection
    This tablet supports app tracking protection, while the average tablet does not. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • 2.2 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (5.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    5.8 mm vs 8 mm
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 7 ms lower pen latency
    This tablet has lower pen latency than the average tablet (2 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    2 ms vs 9 ms
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 6 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (8 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    8 vs 2
  • 2 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (3 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    3 vs 1
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.3% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    This tablet supports Bluetooth LE Audio, the average tablet does not. 11.4% of tablets support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    mixed use
    9 hours vs 10 hours
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • 13.3% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (555 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    555 g vs 490 g
  • 99.2 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (274.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    274.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 42.3% more expensive
    Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 (8GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£370 vs £260).
    £370 vs £260
  • 42.3% more expensive
    Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 (8GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£370 vs £260).
    £370 vs £260
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    mixed use
    9 hours vs 10 hours
  • 13.3% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (555 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    555 g vs 490 g
  • 99.2 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (274.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    274.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
18/12/2024
Hands-on test · Android tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is one of the best Android tablets right now, with a bright OLED and long battery life, but software support falls short.
9.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
15/11/2024
Hands-on test · Android tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is a bright, large OLED tablet that handles multitasking well, though its cameras and lack of water resistance hold it back.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
07/11/2024
Two-week test · Android tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is a stunning OLED slate that costs a fraction of its biggest rivals, but its promise of one year of OS updates is short.
8.0
tomsguide.com
✓ explicit
05/09/2024
Hands-on test · Productivity tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is a top Android tablet for video, with a bright OLED screen and slick MagicOS 8, but it trails iPads on apps.
8.4
gsmarena.com
✓ explicit
11/11/2024
Lab test · Flagship Android tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is an intriguing tablet with flagship-level hardware and loud IMAX-certified speakers, though its chip is not the fastest available.
8.0
bgr.com
✓ explicit
18/03/2026
Hands-on review · Productivity tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is a slim tablet with a stunning OLED screen and fast charging, but its keyboard lacks a touchpad and the cameras are only fine.
9.0
heise.de
✓ explicit
06/03/2025
Hands-on test · Value OLED tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 offers almost unbeatable value, with a bright OLED screen and strong performance, but it gets only three years of updates and one Android upgrade.
8.6
chip.de
✓ explicit
22/10/2024
Lab test · Efficient OLED tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is a strong, efficient OLED tablet with long battery life, but it trails flagship tablets in gaming graphics.
9.0
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
19/06/2025
Hands-on test · Media tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 offers excellent value for an Android tablet, with a very bright 144 Hz OLED screen and smooth performance, but has no IP rating for water or dust.
9.0
cnetfrance.fr
≈ estimated
17/11/2024
Hands-on test · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 looks premium and feels light with a great OLED screen, but battery life and software updates fall short.
9.8
spiritgamer.fr
✓ explicit
04/01/2025
Hands-on test · Productivity tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is a versatile, sturdy tablet that competes with higher-end rivals, though it lacks a SIM slot, a headphone jack and a memory card slot.
9.0
coupleofgamer.com
✓ explicit
24/11/2024
Hands-on test · Work and gaming
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is a premium tablet for gaming, drawing and work, though its photos are not exceptional and the stylus isn't included.
8.5
20minutos.es
✓ explicit
03/02/2025
Long-term test · Entertainment tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is a strong pick for binge-watching with a bright 12.3-inch OLED and powerful eight-speaker sound, but its cameras are only functional.
7.9
computerhoy.20minutos.es
✓ explicit
17/09/2024
Hands-on review · Screen-focused tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is a tablet with a sharp 144 Hz OLED panel and a day of battery life, though it is not a laptop replacement.
8.0
andreagaleazzi.com
≈ estimated
21/10/2024
Hands-on test · Media and productivity
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is a well-rounded tablet for media and productivity, with a bright OLED and good value, though it has no LTE and updates slowly.
9.0
startupitalia.eu
≈ estimated
20/11/2024
Hands-on review · Entertainment tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is a thin tablet with a bright OLED screen that suits reading, work and streaming, but it has no fingerprint unlock.
8.5
notebookcheck.nl
✓ explicit
02/10/2024
Lab test · Android tablet
Verdict
The Honor MagicPad 2 is a fast, well-made tablet, but its 256GB storage can't be expanded and it gets only one Android upgrade.

Verdict

The Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 is a premium mid-range tablet featuring a stunning 12.3-inch 3K OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1,600 nits peak brightness, and industry-leading 4320Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort. Driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, it offers a robust 10,050mAh battery supporting 66W fast charging and an immersive eight-speaker spatial audio system. Main pros include its exceptional audiovisual quality for media consumption, its incredibly slim 5.8mm and lightweight 555g design, and smooth multitasking performance enhanced by MagicOS 8.0 AI features. However, notable cons include a lack of expandable storage via microSD, the absence of a fingerprint sensor or 3.5mm headphone jack, and relatively limited long-term software update commitments compared to major competitors.

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