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Honor Pad 9 Pro (12GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:12.1 inchesChipset:MediaTek Dimensity 8100

Honor Pad 9 Pro (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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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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Score components

35%

8.2

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

â–²Better than 77% of tablets
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–²Better than 80%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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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Score components

22%

8.9

Performance

20%

8.5

Display

16%

8.4

Camera

14%

7.6

Battery

12%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software

5%

6.6

Design

3%

7.1

Audio

â–²Better than 87%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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~ £310
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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Technical Specifications of tablet Honor Pad 9 Pro (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

22%

8.9

Performance

20%

8.5

Display

16%

8.4

Camera

14%

7.6

Battery

12%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software

5%

6.6

Design

3%

7.1

Audio

8.2
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

8.0
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 12 GB of RAM, which is more than 90.1% of tablets and equal to 6.1% of tablets.
Process node
5 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 5 nm process, which is smaller than 84.5% of tablets and equal to 3.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than 76.4% of tablets and equal to 15.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
1,021 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 1,021 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 61.7% of tablets.
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 8100
This tablet runs on MediaTek Dimensity 8100, which is more advanced than 82.4% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a 2560×1600 screen, which is sharper than 77.5% of tablets and equal to 10% 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
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 67.4% of tablets and equal to 1.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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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
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 5 MP resolution, which is higher than 48.6% of tablets and equal to 19.7% 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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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
35 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 35 W, which is faster than 77.7% of tablets and equal to 1.5% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% 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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LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% 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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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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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
589 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 589 g, which is heavier than 73.5% of tablets and equal to 0.4% 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
8 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 8 ms, which is lower than that of 70% of tablets and equal to that of 1.8% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% 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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Honor Pad 9 Pro (12GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 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
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    MediaTek Dimensity 8,100 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (12 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 199 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    600 nits vs 401 nits
  • 6.4% better value for money
    Honor Pad 9 Pro (12GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.03 vs 7.6).
    8.03 vs 7.55
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    MediaTek Dimensity 8,100 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (12 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 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
  • 42.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.85 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 3.44x more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (51.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    51.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3
  • 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
  • 64.3% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (5 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    5 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2.01x higher multi-core score
    This tablet has a higher multi-core score than the average tablet (3,800 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    3,800 points vs 1,891 points
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-G610 MC6 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-G610 MC6 vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 32.3% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (860 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    860 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 40.1% higher single-core score
    This tablet has a higher single-core score than the average tablet (1,021 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    1,021 points vs 729 points
  • 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
  • 199 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    600 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (12.1 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    12.1 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 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
  • 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
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 12.7% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (249 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density 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 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.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 94.4% faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (35 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    35 W vs 18 W
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • 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 (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 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 dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 1.4 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    6.6 mm vs 8 mm
  • 6 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (8 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    8 vs 2
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    This tablet supports Bluetooth LE Audio, the average tablet does not. 11.4% of tablets support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • 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.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 20.2% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (589 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    589 g vs 490 g
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 77 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (277 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    277 mm vs 200 mm
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (1000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (1000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 20.2% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (589 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    589 g vs 490 g
  • 77 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (277 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    277 mm vs 200 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.

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What customers like about Honor Pad 9 Pro (12GB + 256GB)

  • Large, high-quality 12.1-inch 2.5K display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Excellent 8-speaker surround sound system providing loud and clear audio
  • Premium-feeling all-metal unibody design that is both slim and lightweight
  • Strong value for money, often bundled with a useful Bluetooth keyboard accessory
  • Snappy everyday performance for web browsing and multitasking
  • Effective eye-protection features and anti-glare screen coating

What customers don't like about Honor Pad 9 Pro (12GB + 256GB)

  • Disappointing long-term software support with limited Android version updates
  • Lack of a fingerprint sensor, relying instead on less secure facial recognition
  • Mediocre battery life that may not last a full intensive working day
  • Slow charging speeds (35W) taking nearly two hours for a full charge
  • No expandable storage via MicroSD and lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Basic camera quality that struggles significantly in low-light conditions
  • Performance limitations when running highly demanding 3D games like Genshin Impact

Verdict

The Honor Pad 9 Pro is a high-performance tablet featuring a 12.1-inch IPS LCD display with a sharp 2.5K (2560 x 1600) resolution and a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. This specific model is equipped with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 octa-core chipset and running on MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14. Its primary strengths include an immersive eight-speaker audio system, a large 10,050mAh battery supporting 35W fast charging, and a sleek, all-metal unibody design that is only 6.6mm thick. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a fingerprint sensor, no microSD card slot for storage expansion, and the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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