Honor MagicPad2 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4

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MagicPad2 compared with Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
HonorMagicPad2XiaomiXiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
Overview
Released2024February 2024
Display
Screen size12.3″12.4″
Resolution3000 × 19203048 × 2032 (better)
Sharpness290 pixels per inch295 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Brightness–700 nits
Display typeOLED; 290 ppi; 92% screen-to-body ratioLCD, 3:2 aspect ratio
Pixel density–294 ppi
Brightness detailMaker maximum 1,600 nits; no separate typical SDR figure published here700 nits typical, 900 nits HBM; 1400:1 contrast ratio
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 FreeAdaptiveSync at 30/48/50/60/90/120/144 Hz; up to 360 Hz touch sampling; DCI-P3, 68.7 billion colours, Original Color Pro, Dolby Vision, HDR10 and dynamic compensation; DC dimming, 4096 brightness levels, adaptive reading and colours; TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory12 GB8 GB – 12 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 nmSnapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4 nm and eight cores; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera9 MP32 MP (better)
Rear camera13 MP f/2.0 autofocus50 MP JN1, 1/2.76-inch sensor, ƒ/1.8, 0.64 µm pixels with 4-in-1 combining; document scanner
Front camera9 MP f/2.2 fixed focus32 MP OV32D, ƒ/2.2 and 0.61 µm pixels with 4-in-1 combining; FocusFrame framing in supported apps
Video recording–Rear 4K/1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p/720p at 30 fps
Depth sensor–2 MP OV02B1B, 1/5-inch sensor, ƒ/2.4 and 1.75 µm pixels
Battery and connections
Battery (mAh)10,050 mAh (better)10,000 mAh
Fastest charging66 W120 W (better)
Mobile data optionNoNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail10,050 mAh typical, 10,000 mAh rated lithium-polymer battery10,000 mAh typical, 9,800 mAh minimum; maker laboratory claims 22 days standby
Charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge; UK standard-box list does not include an adapter120 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory claims 100% in 35 minutes with speed mode enabled; UK box includes adapter
USB-CUSB-C with OTG support; USB generation not specified by the maker UK sheetUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps with a compatible separately sold cable
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 7, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, DBS 2.4 + 5 GHz, HBS 5 + 5 GHz and IPv6; maker laboratory claims theoretical HBS peak of 5.8 Gbps with a compatible router
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.3, dual Bluetooth; AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and Auracast
Stylus supportHONOR Magic-Pencil 3; maker 2 ms latency, tilt sensitivity and zero-pressure ink; promotional bundles varyXiaomi Focus Pen, sold separately
KeyboardsHONOR MagicPad2 Smart Bluetooth Keyboard; no trackpad (TechAdvisor)Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro Touchpad Keyboard, sold separately
Design
Weight555 g (better)590 g
Thickness5.8 mm (better)6.26 mm
Height × width274.5 × 180.5 mm278.7 × 191.58 mm
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Biometrics–Fingerprint sensor
SpeakersEight speakers with HONOR Spatial Audio and IMAX EnhancedSix speakers with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesThree microphones–
SensorsAccelerometer, Hall and gravity sensorsG-sensor, gyroscope, light sensor, proximity sensor, electronic compass, fingerprint sensor, Hall sensor, flicker sensor and colour-temperature sensor
MaterialsMetallic body with brocade fibre rear materialMetal body
ColoursMoonlight White and BlackGraphite Gray
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 reportXiaomi HyperOS based on Android U; free multi-window mode and interconnectivity with compatible Xiaomi phones, including NFC tag transfer
In the boxTablet with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide and warranty card; pen and keyboard may be separate promotional giftsTablet, adapter, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card

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