Honor MagicPad2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+

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MagicPad2 compared with Galaxy Tab S10+
HonorMagicPad2SamsungGalaxy Tab S10+
Overview
Released2024October 2024
Display
Screen size12.3″12.4″
Resolution3000 × 1920 (better)2800 × 1752
Sharpness290 pixels per inch (better)266 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate144 Hz (better)120 Hz
Display typeOLED; 290 ppi; 92% screen-to-body ratioDynamic AMOLED 2X, WQXGA+, 16M colours, 120 Hz, with anti-reflection; 12.4 inches (315.0 mm) as a full rectangle
Brightness detailMaker maximum 1,600 nits; no separate typical SDR figure published here–
Display features1.07 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–
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Dimensity 9300+
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPUSnapdragon 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 nmOcta-core (3.4 GHz, 2.8 GHz, 2 GHz)
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Front camera9 MP12 MP (better)
Rear camera13 MP f/2.0 autofocus13 MP wide, autofocus, flash; 8 MP ultra wide
Front camera9 MP f/2.2 fixed focus12 MP ultra wide
Video recording–Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 16 hours
Battery (mAh)10,050 mAh10,090 mAh (better)
Fastest charging66 W (better)45 W
Mobile data optionNoYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail10,050 mAh typical, 10,000 mAh rated lithium-polymer battery10,090 mAh typical; up to 16 hours of video playback; EU energy class G; at least 2,000 charge cycles
Charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge; UK standard-box list does not include an adapter45 W Super Fast Charging
USB-CUSB-C with OTG support; USB generation not specified by the maker UK sheetUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; microSD up to 1.5 TB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.3
Mobile network–5G on the 5G model, which weighs 576 g; nano-SIM and eSIM
Stylus supportHONOR Magic-Pencil 3; maker 2 ms latency, tilt sensitivity and zero-pressure ink; promotional bundles varyS Pen (Bluetooth Low Energy) in the box, rated IP68
KeyboardsHONOR MagicPad2 Smart Bluetooth Keyboard; no trackpad (TechAdvisor)Book Cover Keyboard, Book Cover Keyboard Slim
Design
Weight555 g (better)571 g
Thickness5.8 mm5.6 mm (better)
Height × width274.5 × 180.5 mm285.4 × 185.4 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Biometrics–Fingerprint on display
SpeakersEight speakers with HONOR Spatial Audio and IMAX EnhancedQuad speakers with Dialogue Boost
MicrophonesThree microphones–
SensorsAccelerometer, Hall and gravity sensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor
MaterialsMetallic body with brocade fibre rear materialEnhanced Armour Aluminium; rated IP68 (up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)
ColoursMoonlight White and BlackMoonstone Grey, Platinum Silver
Software at launchMagicOS 8.0.1 based on Android 14; GSMArena launch coverage gave planned China availability of 19 July 2024, without confirming actual sales in that reportAndroid 14; security updates until 31 October 2031 (UK)
In the boxTablet with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide and warranty card; pen and keyboard may be separate promotional gifts–

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