Honor MagicPad2 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro

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MagicPad2 compared with Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
HonorMagicPad2XiaomiXiaomi Pad 7 Pro
Overview
Released2024October 2024
Display
Screen size12.3″11.2″
Resolution3000 × 19203200 × 2136 (better)
Sharpness290 pixels per inch344 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Display typeOLED; 290 ppi; 92% screen-to-body ratio3.2K display, 3:2, 345 ppi; IPS LCD per GSMArena (Xiaomi doesn't name the panel type); 11.2 inches measured as a full rectangle
Brightness detailMaker maximum 1,600 nits; no separate typical SDR figure published here800 nits peak brightness
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 FreeUp to 144 Hz (GSMArena saw no more than 120 Hz in use in its review); up to 360 Hz touch sampling (240 Hz with pen); 68 billion colours; DCI-P3; HDR10; Dolby Vision; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (hardware), Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
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 nmOcta-core, up to 3.0 GHz; 4 nm; Adreno GPU
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", f/1.8, PDAF
Front camera9 MP f/2.2 fixed focus32 MP, 1/3.6", f/2.2
Video recording–Rear up to 4K at 30 or 60 fps; front up to 1080p at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery (mAh)10,050 mAh (better)8,850 mAh
Fastest charging66 W67 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 battery–
Charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge; UK standard-box list does not include an adapter67 W HyperCharge (QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0, MI FC2.0); no adapter in the box
USB-CUSB-C with OTG support; USB generation not specified by the maker UK sheetUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6E, 2x2 MIMO; Wi-Fi 7 capability where supported
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDAAC, 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 7 / 7 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately
Design
Weight555 g500 g (better)
Thickness5.8 mm (better)6.18 mm
Height × width274.5 × 180.5 mm251.22 × 173.42 mm
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Biometrics–Side fingerprint sensor
SpeakersEight speakers with HONOR Spatial Audio and IMAX Enhanced–
MicrophonesThree microphones–
SensorsAccelerometer, Hall and gravity sensorsAccelerometer, gyroscope, front ambient light (colour temperature) sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, IR remote control
MaterialsMetallic body with brocade fibre rear material–
ColoursMoonlight White and BlackGray, Blue, Green
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 2
In the boxTablet with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide and warranty card; pen and keyboard may be separate promotional giftsTablet, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card

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