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Honor Pad X9a LTE (8GB + 128GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:11.5 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

Honor Pad X9a LTE (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.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 78% of tablets
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

22%

7.7

Performance

20%

7.2

Display

16%

7.5

Camera

14%

8.7

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Software & Features

5%

6.9

Design

3%

6.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 79% of tablets
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £160

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Honor Pad X9a LTE (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components:

22%

7.7

Performance

20%

7.2

Display

16%

7.5

Camera

14%

8.7

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Software & Features

5%

6.9

Design

3%

6.9

Audio & Multimedia

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Honor Pad X9a LTE (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

8.2
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–² Better than 72% of models
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
6 nm
Process node
6 nm
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 6 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 76.4% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–² Better than 57% of models
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
473 points
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
473 points
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 473 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 59% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.6% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
â–² Better than 61% of models
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 60.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.9% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2508×1504
Screen resolution
2508×1504
â–² Better than 75% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2508×1504 which is higher than that of 75% of tablets and equal to that of 0.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 80% of models
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
LCD
Display type
LCD
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
255 ppi
Pixel density
255 ppi
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 255 ppi which is higher than that of 69.8% of tablets and equal to that of 0.2% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This tablet uses Chemically Strengthened Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 65.1% of tablets and equal to that on 13% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
â–² Better than 37% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 5 MP which is higher than in 48.8% of tablets and equal to that in 19.6% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
â–² Better than 58% of models
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
Optical zoom
1xx
â–² Better than 18% of models
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
Battery capacity
8,300 mAh
â–² Better than 77% of models
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
Charging speed
35 W
â–² Better than 78% of models
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
22 hours
Battery life
22 hours
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 22 hours, which is longer than that of 97.6% of tablets and equal to that of 0.4% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 23% of models
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
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
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
On-device AI
yes
â–² Better than 72% of models
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
App tracking protection
yes
â–² Better than 72% of models
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
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
475 g
Weight
475 g
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 475 g which is lighter than 55.9% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
20 ms
Pen latency
20 ms
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
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
?
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
6
N. of speakers
6
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 6 speakers, which is more than in 93.7% of tablets and equal to the number in 2.7% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Honor Pad X9a LTE (8GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    120 Hz
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
    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
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    22 hours
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (22 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    22 hours vs 10 hours
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 40% higher CPU speed
    CPU speed
    2.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Better GPU
    GPU model
    Adreno 610
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This tablet uses the Adreno 610 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 610 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    Adaptive refresh rate
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.6% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    8 GB
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    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
  • 4 more speakers
    N. of speakers
    6
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (6 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    6 vs 2
  • 15.6% better value for money
    Honor Pad X9a LTE (8GB + 128GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.21 vs 7.1).
    8.21 vs 7.1
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 40% higher CPU speed
    CPU speed
    2.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Better GPU
    GPU model
    Adreno 610
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This tablet uses the Adreno 610 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 610 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    8 GB
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    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
  • 93.8% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,260 MHz
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (1260 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    1,260 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 57.1% smaller process node
    Process node
    6 nm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (6 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    6 nm vs 14 nm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    LPDDR4X
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    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
    CPU threads
    8
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    120 Hz
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
    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
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    Adaptive refresh rate
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.6% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • 1.4 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    11.5 inches
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (11.5 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    11.5 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    2508×1504
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2508×1504 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2508×1504 vs 1920×1200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1500:1
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    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
  • 13.8% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    255 ppi
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (255 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    255 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 33 ppi higher screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    254 ppi
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (254 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    254 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This tablet allows manual shutter speed control, the average tablet does not. 21.9% of tablets offer manual shutter speed control.
  • Allows manual focus
    Manual focus
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Allows manual ISO
    Manual ISO
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    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
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    22 hours
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (22 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    22 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports fast charging
    Fast charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 94.4% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    35 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    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
    Battery capacity
    8,300 mAh
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (8300 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    8,300 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    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
    On-device AI
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Allows app offloading
    App offloading
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    Clipboard warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Suitable for drawing
    Suitable for drawing
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 1.23 mm thinner
    Thickness
    6.77 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.77 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 6 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2025 vs 2019).
    March 2025
    2025 vs 2019
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 4 more speakers
    N. of speakers
    6
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (6 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    6 vs 2
  • Supports LDAC
    LDAC support
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.2% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Chemically Strengthened Glass
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • 4.81x less popular
    Honor Pad X9a LTE (8GB + 128GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • 35.1% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    473 points
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (473 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    473 points vs 729 points
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Chemically Strengthened Glass
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 1 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    400 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • 11 ms higher pen latency
    Pen latency
    20 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
    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
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.

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yugatech.com
31/05/2025
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02/07/2024
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31/05/2025
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heise.de
13/01/2026
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techreviewer.de
21/07/2025
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smartzone.de
20/07/2025
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21/07/2025
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Honor Pad X9a LTE (8GB + 128GB)

  • High-quality 11.5-inch 120Hz 2.5K FullView display with smooth scrolling and vibrant colors.
  • Excellent value for money, often cited as one of the best budget tablets for media consumption.
  • Slim, lightweight metal unibody design that feels premium and is easy to hold.
  • Powerful quad-speaker (or 6-speaker depending on region) setup providing clear, loud, and immersive audio.
  • Long-lasting 8300mAh battery that easily covers a full day of typical usage.
  • Fast and responsive performance for everyday tasks like web browsing and video streaming.
  • Supports Widevine L1, allowing for Full HD streaming on platforms like Netflix and Disney+.

What we don't like about Honor Pad X9a LTE (8GB + 128GB)

  • Underpowered Snapdragon 685 processor struggles with high-end 3D gaming and heavy multitasking.
  • Lack of essential ports, including no 3.5mm headphone jack and no microSD card slot for storage expansion.
  • Display brightness (around 400 nits) can make outdoor visibility difficult in direct sunlight.
  • Cameras are basic with soft detail and poor performance in low-light conditions.
  • Software experience includes some pre-installed bloatware and pushy prompts for Honor account sign-ups.
  • Charging speed is relatively slow, taking approximately two hours for a full charge.
  • No official support for a stylus or a dedicated desktop productivity mode like Samsung DeX.

Verdict

The Honor Pad X9a LTE (8GB + 128GB) is a sleek 6.77mm-thin tablet featuring an 11.5-inch 2.5K FullView display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 400 nits peak brightness. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 6nm octa-core processor and running on MagicOS 9.0 (Android 15), it provides smooth performance for everyday multitasking, further enhanced by RAM Turbo technology. Its key strengths include a premium aluminum unibody design, a quad-speaker surround sound system with proprietary vocal enhancement, and a long-lasting 8,300mAh battery that supports 35W fast charging. However, it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot for storage expansion, and its display brightness may be insufficient for comfortable use in direct sunlight.

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