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Honor Pad 9 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:12.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

Honor Pad 9 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Honor Pad 9 5G (8GB + 256GB)
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

90%

8.2

Technical score

10%

7.5

User score

▲Better than 85% of tablets
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

★Better than 93%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

22%

8.3

Performance

20%

8.3

Display

16%

8.9

Camera

14%

7.6

Battery

12%

7.6

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software & Features

5%

6.7

Design

3%

8.4

Audio & Multimedia

▲Better than 86%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

▼Worse than 75%
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Best rankings
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Available versions:
8GB + 256GB
Other versions:
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Technical Specifications of tablet Honor Pad 9 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components:

22%

8.3

Performance

20%

8.3

Display

16%

8.9

Camera

14%

7.6

Battery

12%

7.6

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software & Features

5%

6.7

Design

3%

8.4

Audio & Multimedia

8.2
User score
User score
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

7.5
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Popularity:
Honor Pad 9 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1.7 points, which is higher than 63.5% of Tablets.
1.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

8.4
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
256 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15.7% 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
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
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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
11 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 11 hours, which is longer than that of 60.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.9% of tablets.
video playback
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
yes
This tablet supports 5G connectivity. 89% 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
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% 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
568 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 568 g which is heavier than 68.9% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.2% 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
20 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 20 ms, which is higher than that of 67.9% of tablets and equal to that of 8% of tablets.
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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
?
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 5G (8GB + 256GB) 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
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 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
  • 17.8% better value for money
    Honor Pad 9 5G (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.36 vs 7.1).
    8.36 vs 7.1
  • 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
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 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
  • 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
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 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
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (11 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    11 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports 5G connectivity
    This tablet supports 5G connectivity, the average tablet does not. 11.1% of tablets are 5G compatible.
  • 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
  • 5 newer release date
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2024 vs 2019).
    2024 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.
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • 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.
  • 15.9% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (568 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    568 g vs 490 g
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • 11 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (20 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    20 ms vs 9 ms
  • 6.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Honor Pad 9 5G
    the average tablet
    Honor Pad 9 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.52 vs 8.000).
    7.52 vs 8
  • 2.79x less popular
    Honor Pad 9 5G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1.73 vs 4.8).
    1.73 vs 4.81
  • 6.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Honor Pad 9 5G
    the average tablet
    Honor Pad 9 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.52 vs 8.000).
    7.52 vs 8
  • 2.79x less popular
    Honor Pad 9 5G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1.73 vs 4.8).
    1.73 vs 4.81
  • 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.
  • 15.9% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (568 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    568 g vs 490 g
  • 11 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (20 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    20 ms vs 9 ms
  • 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, pen and software support
Verdict
Honor Pad 9 5G is a really good option with a good pen and keyboard and strong value, though software support is short.
8.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
10/05/2024
Hands-on review · display, gaming, keyboard and battery tests
Verdict
Honor Pad 9 5G is an excellent entertainment tablet with a bright display and solid keyboard, held back by short battery life and few updates.
9.0
Lim Reviews
≈ estimated
05/04/2024
Hands-on review · pencil, keyboard and multitasking
Verdict
Honor Pad 9 5G offers strong value, with a useful pencil and keyboard for both work and entertainment.
9.0
TechTablets
≈ estimated
25/02/2024
Hands-on review · battery, speakers, gaming and accessories
Verdict
Honor Pad 9 5G is a very good tablet for multimedia and multitasking, but less suited to heavy gaming.
9.0
Shaan Haider
≈ estimated
19/04/2024
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Honor Pad 9 5G is a great tablet for its price class, though slow charging is a drawback given that price class.
8.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
05/03/2024
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Honor Pad 9 5G makes a pretty good first impression, but limited future Android updates are the main drawback.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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hitechcentury.com
28/03/2024
Summary of the review
Honor Pad 9 WiFi review - Value Packed Budget Workhorse (Note: This review compares the WiFi vs 5G model)
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techadvisor.com
08/03/2024
Summary of the review
Honor Pad 9 Review: A Great Affordable Slate
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androidcentral.com
15/04/2024
Summary of the review
Honor Pad 9 review: A terrific budget Android tablet with a big caveat
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phonearena.com
21/03/2024
Summary of the review
Honor Pad 9 Review: The affordable beauty
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expertreviews.co.uk
03/12/2024
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Honor Pad 9 review: Growing in an Apple-shaped shadow
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creativebloq.com
16/07/2024
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Honor Pad 9 review: good screen highlights a fine budget tablet
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tomsguide.com
25/02/2024
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trustedreviews.com
26/02/2024
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chip.de
15/03/2024
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Honor Pad 9 Test | CHIP
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smartzone.de
24/04/2024
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Honor Pad 9 Test - großes 12 Zoll Tablet mit kleinen Schwächen
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pcwelt.de
11/03/2024
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Honor Pad 9 im Test - PC-WELT
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heise.de
09/10/2024
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Honor Pad 9 mit 12 Zoll im Test: Tablet für 250 Euro überzeugt
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tomsguide.fr
25/02/2024
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Test Honor Pad 9: une tablette familiale douée pour le divertissement et abordable
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lesnumeriques.com
05/03/2024
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Test Honor Pad 9: une tablette efficace, mais peu endurante
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leclaireur.fnac.com
25/02/2024
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Prise en main de la Honor Pad 9: une tablette Android à la fois performante et abordable
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19/11/2024
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Test Honor Pad 9 - Tablette tactile - UFC-Que Choisir
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phonandroid.com
25/02/2024
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Test Honor Pad 9 : la tablette idéale pour ceux qui ne veulent pas se ruiner
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it-connect.fr
22/03/2024
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Test HONOR Pad 9 - Tablette 12 pouces - Avis complet
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lemondenumerique.ouest-france.fr
05/03/2024
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Test de la tablette tactile Honor Pad 9 : abordable et douée pour le divertissement
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notebookcheck.biz
24/03/2024
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Test de la Honor Pad 9 : grande tablette à l'écran et au son exceptionnels
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Honor Pad 9 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Premium aluminum unibody design that feels high-end
  • Large, sharp 12.1-inch 2.5K display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Excellent value for money compared to similarly priced competitors
  • Immersive audio from an eight-speaker system with high volume
  • Responsive and snappy performance for daily tasks and casual gaming
  • Generous 256GB standard storage capacity

What customers don't like about Honor Pad 9 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Lack of advanced security features like a fingerprint sensor
  • Mediocre camera performance, especially in low-light conditions
  • Disappointing long-term software update commitment
  • Lack of standard connectivity options like a 3.5mm headphone jack or microSD slot
  • Battery life can be inconsistent when pushed with high-brightness or heavy multitasking
  • Slow charging speeds relative to the large battery size

Verdict

The Honor Pad 9 5G is a mid-range tablet featuring a 12.1-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and TÜV Rheinland-certified eye protection. It is powered by the 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, 8GB of RAM (expandable via virtual RAM), and 256GB of internal storage, supported by an 8,300mAh battery with 35W fast charging. Main pros include its premium slim metal unibody design, an immersive eight-speaker audio system with bidirectional vocal enhancement, and strong multitasking features through MagicOS. However, it lacks a fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD card slot for storage expansion, while its camera performance is limited in low-light conditions.

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