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Honor Pad 9 WiFi (8GB + 128GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:12.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

Honor Pad 9 WiFi (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

90%

8.0

Technical score

10%

9.1

User score

â–²Better than 84% of tablets
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

★Better than 91%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

22%

7.9

Performance

20%

8.3

Display

16%

8.8

Camera

14%

7.6

Battery

12%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Software & Features

5%

6.8

Design

3%

8.2

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 83%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

★Better than 91%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £310
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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
8GB + 256GBCheck price
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8GB + 128GB12GB + 256GB12GB + 512GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Honor Pad 9 WiFi (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

22%

7.9

Performance

20%

8.3

Display

16%

8.8

Camera

14%

7.6

Battery

12%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Software & Features

5%

6.8

Design

3%

8.2

Audio & Multimedia

8.0
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

9.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Popularity:
Honor Pad 9 WiFi (8GB + 128GB) has a user popularity of 8.9 points, which is lower than 85.5% of Tablets.
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

8.3
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 72.3% of tablets and equal to that of 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
4 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 4 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 88.2% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is larger than the storage of 56.7% of tablets and equal to that of 19.6% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
944 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 944 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 57% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.4% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 84.7% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2560×1600 which is higher than that of 77.6% of tablets and equal to that of 10.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 80.4% of tablets and equal to that in 10.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
249 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 249 ppi which is higher than that of 67.3% of tablets and equal to that of 1.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 13 MP which is higher than that of 74% of tablets and equal to that of 21.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than in 69.7% of tablets and equal to that in 19.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is wider than that of 57.5% of tablets and equal to that of 24.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
8,300 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 8,300 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 76.9% of tablets and equal to those in 1.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
35 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 35 W which is faster than in 77.7% of tablets and equal to speeds in 1.5% of tablets.
Battery life
?
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% 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 the weight of 0.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
8
Market range: <1 – >6
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 FM radio functionality.
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Honor Pad 9 WiFi (8GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 710 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 710 vs Mali-G51
  • 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 main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 2 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (12.1 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    12.1 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 6 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (8 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    8 vs 2
  • 14.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Honor Pad 9 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Honor Pad 9 WiFi (8GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (9.14 vs 8.000).
    9.14 vs 8
  • 17.5% better value for money
    Honor Pad 9 WiFi (8GB + 128GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.34 vs 7.1).
    8.34 vs 7.1
  • 85.8% more popular
    Honor Pad 9 WiFi (8GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average tablet (8.93 vs 4.8).
    8.93 vs 4.81
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 710 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 710 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3
  • 71.4% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (4 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    4 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 71.8% higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 10% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 45.1% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (2,744 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    2,744 points vs 1,891 points
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (12.1 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    12.1 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.6% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2560×1600 vs 1920×1200
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 29,480 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (29,480 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    Below 57% brightness only.
    29,480 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 99 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • 11.2% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (249 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    249 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 28 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (249 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    249 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 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 main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This tablet allows manual shutter speed control, the average tablet does not. 21.9% of tablets offer manual shutter speed control.
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 94.4% faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (35 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    35 W vs 18 W
  • 26.1% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (8,300 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    8,300 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.1 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.1 vs 5.0
  • 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, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 1.1 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.9 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 4 newer release date
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2023 vs 2019).
    December 2023
    2023 vs 2019
  • 6 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (8 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    8 vs 2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.2% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • 102.97 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (278.3 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    278.27 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • 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
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 102.97 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (278.3 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    278.27 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 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
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Now & Then Tech
≈ estimated
01/03/2025
Hands-on review · gaming, keyboard and pen tests
Verdict
Honor Pad 9 WiFi is really good value for most buyers who don't need high performance, though long-term software support is limited.
8.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
10/05/2024
Hands-on review · battery, gaming, keyboard and software tests
Verdict
Honor Pad 9 WiFi is an excellent entertainment tablet at its price, but battery life is short and major updates are unlikely.
9.0
YugaTech
≈ estimated
28/04/2024
Full review · gaming, benchmarks and battery test
Verdict
Honor Pad 9 WiFi is a strong choice for buyers wanting a capable large-screen tablet in its price range.
9.0
Tech Spurt
≈ estimated
28/03/2024
Hands-on review · battery, gaming and performance tests
Verdict
Honor Pad 9 WiFi is a decent budget tablet: performance is up, battery life is great and the screen is punchy.
9.0
TechTablets
≈ estimated
25/02/2024
Hands-on review · gaming, battery and speaker tests
Verdict
Honor Pad 9 WiFi is a very good tablet for multimedia and multitasking, though it is not a strong gaming machine and some features are missing.
8.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
05/03/2024
Unboxing and first impressions · quick keyboard try
Verdict
Honor Pad 9 WiFi makes a good first impression and should suit entertainment well, but update support is a concern.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techadvisor.com
08/03/2024
Full review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is a fast, good-looking tablet with a bright 120Hz screen and solid gaming, held back by weak battery life and slow charging.
tomsguide.com
25/02/2024
Full review · Android iPad alternative
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is a binge-watching tablet with a sharp screen, long battery life and a clean MagicOS interface, but it struggles with heavy multitasking.
trustedreviews.com
26/02/2024
Full review · Budget iPad alternative
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is a slim, bright tablet with all-day battery life, making it a strong and affordable alternative to an entry-level iPad.
stuff.tv
26/03/2024
Full review · Keyboard-ready Android tablet
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is thin and well built, with a sharp screen and solid performance, making it a realistic Android alternative to an entry-level iPad.
expertreviews.co.uk
03/12/2024
Full review · Big-screen Android tablet
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is near the top of big-screen Android tablets, but its price rise pushes it close to the 9th-generation iPad.
creativebloq.com
16/07/2024
Full review · Budget creative tablet
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is a bright, big-screen budget tablet that suits casual users and hobbyist creatives, though it lacks the power for pro work.
T
trustedreviews.com
16/01/2025
Summary of the review
This Honor Pad 9 bundle could be the biggest bargain in tablets
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phonearena.com
21/03/2024
Summary of the review
Honor Pad 9 Review: The affordable beauty - PhoneArena
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pocketnow.com
10/04/2024
Summary of the review
Honor Pad 9 Review: Android tablets are finally getting good? - Pocketnow
androidheadlines.com
25/03/2024
Hands-on test · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is a sturdy, big-screen Android tablet with a smooth 120Hz display, but it has no fingerprint scanner and struggles with heavy games.
irishexaminer.com
25/04/2024
Hands-on test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is a long-lasting, good-sounding tablet for home streaming, but it needs your own charger and has no mobile data option.
phonandroid.com
25/02/2024
Lab test · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is a bright, sharp budget tablet for films and games on the sofa, but it struggles with multitasking and charges slowly.
clubic.com
06/03/2024
Full review · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is a comfortable, smooth mid-range tablet built for films, games and everyday tasks, though its sound lacks treble.
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lesnumeriques.com
05/03/2024
Summary of the review
Test Honor Pad 9: une tablette efficace, mais peu endurante
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journaldugeek.com
28/02/2024
Hands-on test · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is a clean-looking tablet with a bright screen, handy for light tasks, though multitasking slows down quickly.
android-mt.ouest-france.fr
18/03/2024
Hands-on test · Value tablet
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is an attractive tablet with a very good screen, solid performance and decent battery life, making it a good-value choice for the home.
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01net.com
25/02/2024
Summary of the review
Avec sa tablette Pad 9, Honor part à l'assaut des iPad et Galaxy Tab
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cnetfrance.fr
25/02/2024
Hands-on test · Family tablet
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 is a good family tablet for daily use and gaming, with a strong 120Hz screen, but its brightness and battery life are modest.
it-connect.fr
22/03/2024
Full review · Video-focused tablet
Verdict
The Honor Pad 9 offers a large, bright screen and good speakers, but its battery lasts a short day of heavy video, no more.
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quechoisir.org
19/11/2024
Summary of the review
Test Honor Pad 9 - Tablette tactile
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Honor Pad 9 WiFi (8GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent value for money, often described as a strong affordable alternative to the iPad
  • Large 12.1-inch 2.5K display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Impressive 8-speaker system providing loud and clear surround sound
  • Premium-feeling slim aluminum chassis that is lightweight and comfortable to hold
  • Decent performance for everyday tasks and casual gaming using the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip
  • Generous 256GB of internal storage as standard in many regions

What customers don't like about Honor Pad 9 WiFi (8GB + 128GB)

  • Lack of a fingerprint sensor, requiring reliance on less secure face unlock or PINs
  • Limited software support, with only one major Android OS update promised
  • Mixed reviews on battery life; while some find it sufficient, others note it drains quickly during heavy use or 120Hz operation
  • Slow charging speeds (35W) for such a large 8,300mAh battery
  • Cameras are basic and struggle significantly in low-light conditions
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack or microSD card slot for expandable storage

Verdict

The Honor Pad 9 WiFi (8GB + 128GB) is a slim, all-metal tablet featuring a 12.1-inch 2.5K (2560x1600) IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and TÃœV Rheinland eye protection. It is powered by the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and includes an 8,300mAh battery supporting 35W fast charging, alongside a standout eight-speaker audio system with bidirectional vocal enhancement. Main pros include its premium lightweight design (555g), vibrant high-resolution screen, and immersive surround sound performance, while common cons include the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack, no microSD card slot for expandable storage, and the absence of a fingerprint sensor.

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