Honor MagicPad2 vs Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HonorMagicPad2 | LenovoYoga Tab Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2024 | January 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 12.3″ | 12.7″ |
| Resolution | 3000 × 1920 (better) | 2944 × 1840 |
| Sharpness | 290 pixels per inch (better) | 273 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | – | 650 nits |
| Display type | OLED; 290 ppi; 92% screen-to-body ratio | 12.7-inch LTPS LCD; 16:10; 273 ppi; anti-reflection surface |
| Brightness detail | Maker maximum 1,600 nits; no separate typical SDR figure published here | 650 nits typical and 900 nits peak (PSREF); launch release calls 900 nits high brightness mode |
| Display features | 1.07 billion colours, DCI-P3; 1,000,000:1 contrast; 4,320 Hz PWM dimming at low brightness; IMAX Enhanced; TÜV Rheinland hardware Low Blue Light and Flicker Free | 100% DCI-P3; 1500:1 contrast; Dolby Vision; 10-point touch; 88% screen-to-body ratio; TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free, High Visibility and hardware Low Blue Light |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB (better) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| CPU | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, octa-core (one Cortex-X4 at 3.0 GHz, four Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz, three Cortex-A520 at 2.0 GHz); TSMC 4 nm | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, octa-core (one Cortex-X4, five Cortex-A720, two Cortex-A520), up to 3.3 GHz |
| GPU | – | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| AI engine | – | Up to 20 TOPS AI performance |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | 9 MP | 13 MP (better) |
| Rear camera | 13 MP f/2.0 autofocus | 13 MP f/2.2 autofocus plus 2 MP fixed-focus macro, with flash |
| Front camera | 9 MP f/2.2 fixed focus | 13 MP f/2.2 fixed-focus 101-degree ultrawide, with face unlock |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | – | Up to 11 hours |
| Battery (mAh) | 10,050 mAh | 10,200 mAh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 66 W (better) | 45 W |
| Mobile data option | No | No |
| Stylus | Supported, sold separately | Supported, in the box |
| Keyboard made for it | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life detail | 10,050 mAh typical, 10,000 mAh rated lithium-polymer battery | 10,200 mAh typical rechargeable lithium-ion; maker up to 11 hours of YouTube streaming |
| Charging | 66 W HONOR SuperCharge; UK standard-box list does not include an adapter | 45 W USB-C quick charge; PSREF lists a 10 V / 4.5 A adapter or no adapter depending on configuration |
| USB-C | USB-C with OTG support; USB generation not specified by the maker UK sheet | USB-C (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1) with charging, DisplayPort output and audio; 3-point keyboard pogo connector |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HD | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile network | – | No WWAN support |
| Stylus support | HONOR Magic-Pencil 3; maker 2 ms latency, tilt sensitivity and zero-pressure ink; promotional bundles vary | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro; 8,192 pressure levels, tilt, palm rejection, haptic feedback, wireless charging and double-tap; bundled with the documented UK configurations |
| Keyboards | HONOR MagicPad2 Smart Bluetooth Keyboard; no trackpad (TechAdvisor) | Lenovo 2-in-1 Keyboard Pack for Yoga Tab Plus; UK bundles include keyboard, with mouse or adapter in selected packages |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 555 g (better) | 640 g |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm (better) | 6.69 mm |
| Height × width | 274.5 × 180.5 mm | 290.91 × 188.3 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP53 |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | – | Power-button fingerprint reader and face unlock |
| Speakers | Eight speakers with HONOR Spatial Audio and IMAX Enhanced | Six Harman Kardon speakers (two Solo tweeters and four SLS subwoofers), Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | Three microphones | Dual microphones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Hall and gravity sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor, RGB sensor and ToF sensor; no vibration motor |
| Materials | Metallic body with brocade fibre rear material | Metal case; 8.52 mm including camera projection |
| Colours | Moonlight White and Black | Tidal Teal and Seashell globally; documented UK configuration is Tidal Teal |
| Software at launch | MagicOS 8.0.1 based on Android 14; GSMArena launch coverage gave planned China availability of 19 July 2024, without confirming actual sales in that report | Android 14; current UK page lists Android 15 and PSREF lists Android 14 or later |
| In the box | Tablet with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide and warranty card; pen and keyboard may be separate promotional gifts | Documented UK bundles include tablet, Tab Pen Pro and keyboard; adapter, mouse and other accessories depend on bundle. Global PSREF also permits unbundled pen and keyboard. |
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