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Honor MagicPad3 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (12th Edition)

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HonorMagicPad3MicrosoftSurface Pro 13″ (12th Edition)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025June 2026
Display
Screen size13.3″13″
Resolution3200 × 21362880 × 1920
Sharpness289 pixels per inch266 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate165 Hz120 Hz
Brightness700 nits600 nits
HDR peak brightness–600 nits
Display typeLCD; 291 ppi; 91% screen-to-body ratio13-inch PixelSense Flow display, LCD on Snapdragon X2 Plus models or OLED on Snapdragon X2 Elite models; 3:2 aspect ratio; rounded corners, 13 inches measured as a rectangle
Pixel density–267 ppi
Brightness detail700 nits; 1,000 nits high brightness mode, triggered in strong light or with HDR contentLCD: 600 nits SDR (typical), 600 nits HDR peak, 1,300:1 contrast. OLED: 600 nits SDR (typical), 900 nits HDR peak, 1,000,000:1 contrast
Display features1500:1 typical contrast; DCI-P3; 1.07 billion colours from 8-bit hardware plus 2-bit software extension; seven refresh steps (165/144/120/90/60/48/30 Hz); global DC dimming and hardware low blue lightDynamic refresh up to 120 Hz; sRGB and Vivid colour profiles, plus HDR mode; Dolby Vision IQ; individually colour-calibrated; adaptive colour and contrast; auto colour management; 10-point multi-touch; strengthened glass
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Snapdragon X2 Plus or X2 Elite
Memory16 GB16 GB – 64 GB
Storage512 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPUSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform; octa-coreSnapdragon X2 Plus with 10 cores in LCD models (sold in the UK with 16 GB and 256 or 512 GB, or 24 GB and 512 GB); Snapdragon X2 Elite with 12 cores (X2E-78-100, per Notebookcheck) in OLED models (16 GB and 512 GB or 1 TB, 24 GB and 512 GB, or 32 or 64 GB and 1 TB); LPDDR5x RAM; removable Gen 4 SSD
GPU–Qualcomm Adreno GPU (Adreno X2-85 on the X2 Elite, per Notebookcheck)
AI engine–Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 80 TOPS
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP10 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera9 MP3.6 MP
Rear camera13 MP f/2.0 autofocus main and 2 MP f/2.4 fixed-focus macro10 MP Ultra HD
Front camera9 MP f/2.2 fixed focus; TechRadar's prose calls it 13 MP, but the maker UK sheet and TechAdvisor identify 9 MPQuad HD (1440p) Surface Studio Camera with an ultrawide field of view, 3.6 MP (Notebookcheck); Windows Studio Effects (automatic framing, portrait blur, creative filters, eye contact, portrait light); separate Windows Hello face camera
Video recordingUp to 4K at 30 fps rear recording (TechAdvisor)–
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 15.5 hours
Battery capacity–47 Wh
Battery (mAh)12,450 mAh–
Fastest charging66 W–
Mobile data optionNoNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail12,450 mAh typical, 12,300 mAh rated lithium-polymer silicon-carbon battery; HONOR E2 power management chipUp to 15.5 hours of local video playback or 11.5 hours of web use; 47 Wh nominal (46 Wh minimum) with the LCD, 53 Wh nominal (51 Wh minimum) with the OLED
Charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge with a compatible charger; adapter absent from the maker UK standard-box listUSB-C or Surface Connect; at least 39 W, and 60 W or more for fast charging; no charger in the UK box (Surface 65W Power Supply sold separately)
USB-CUSB-C 3.2 and external-display support (TechRadar); keyboard contact connectorTwo USB-C ports with USB4, for charging, data and DisplayPort 1.4a; one external display up to 5120 × 2880 at 60 Hz or 3840 × 2160 at 120 Hz, or up to three 4K displays at 60 Hz; Surface Connect port
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 and 5 GHz; 2x2 MIMO, MLO, 4096 QAM, 160 MHz and MU-MIMOWi-Fi 7 (6 GHz band not available in all regions)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive; ASHA hearing-aid protocolBluetooth 5.4, with Bluetooth LE Audio
Stylus supportHONOR Magic-Pencil 3; promotional bundles may include it, but the standard UK specification box does notSurface Slim Pen (2nd Edition), sold separately; tactile signals; Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP); stored and charged in the Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard or Keyboard with pen storage
KeyboardsHONOR MagicPad3 Smart Touch Keyboard with touchpad; regional/promotional bundles varySurface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard, Surface Pro 13-inch Keyboard (with or without pen storage); also works with the Surface Pro Signature, Surface Pro X Signature and Surface Pro X keyboards
Design
Weight595 g895 g
Thickness5.79 mm9.3 mm
Height × width293.88 × 201.38 mm287 × 209 mm
Operating systemAndroidWindows
BiometricsCamera-based face unlock; no fingerprint reader (TechAdvisor and TechRadar)Windows Hello face recognition
SpeakersEight speakers; HONOR Spatial Audio2 W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Microphones–Dual Studio Mics with enhanced voice focus
Sensors–Ambient colour sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
MaterialsMaker UK overview describes a unibody aluminium-alloy chassis; reviewers describe the textured rear surface as composite or vinyl-likeAnodised aluminium; 86% recycled content in the enclosure, including 100% recycled aluminium alloy; kickstand with a 165° full-friction hinge
ColoursGray in the UK; White in other marketsPlatinum, Black, Dune
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0.1 based on Android 15; both launch reviews report Honor's commitment of at least one major Android upgrade and two years of security patches, rather than the longer China-specific policyWindows 11 Home
In the boxTablet with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide and warranty card; promotional keyboard/pen bundles are separate from this standard listSurface Pro, Quick Start Guide, safety and warranty documents (no power supply)

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