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Honor MagicPad3 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra

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HonorMagicPad3XiaomiXiaomi Pad 7 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025May 2025
Display
Screen size13.3″14″
Resolution3200 × 21363200 × 2136
Sharpness289 pixels per inch275 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate165 Hz120 Hz
Brightness700 nits–
Display typeLCD; 291 ppi; 91% screen-to-body ratioAMOLED, 3:2 aspect ratio; standard glossy display or optional nano-textured matte screen
Pixel density–275 ppi
Brightness detail700 nits; 1,000 nits high brightness mode, triggered in strong light or with HDR contentMaker peak claim 1,600 nits; typical SDR brightness is not stated in the specification sheet
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 light12-bit colour, P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision; Corning Gorilla Glass 5; TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications; finger sampling up to 240 Hz, instantaneous touch up to 1,600 Hz and pen sampling 240 Hz
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Xiaomi XRING O1
Memory16 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage512 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPUSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform; octa-coreXRING O1, second-generation 3 nm manufacturing process; ten CPU cores up to 3.7 GHz; LPDDR5T RAM and UFS 4.1 storage
GPU–16-core Immortalis-G925
AI engine–Six-core NPU
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera9 MP32 MP
Rear camera13 MP f/2.0 autofocus main and 2 MP f/2.4 fixed-focus macro50 MP Samsung JN1, 1/2.76-inch sensor, 1.28 µm combined pixels, ƒ/1.8 and PDAF
Front camera9 MP f/2.2 fixed focus; TechRadar's prose calls it 13 MP, but the maker UK sheet and TechAdvisor identify 9 MP32 MP ultrawide OmniVision OV32D, 1/3.6-inch sensor, 1.22 µm combined pixels and ƒ/2.2
Video recordingUp to 4K at 30 fps rear recording (TechAdvisor)Rear 4K or 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p or 720p at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery (mAh)12,450 mAh12,000 mAh
Fastest charging66 W120 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 chip12,000 mAh typical equivalent capacity, 11,800 mAh minimum; series-connected non-removable high-energy-density cells
Charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge with a compatible charger; adapter absent from the maker UK standard-box listUp to 120 W wired and 7.5 W wired reverse charging; PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC2.0
USB-CUSB-C 3.2 and external-display support (TechRadar); keyboard contact connectorUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbps; compatible USB 3 cable sold separately, included cable does not support USB 3 transfer. Wired video output supported (Notebookcheck)
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 and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, dual-band simultaneous operation and IPv6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive; ASHA hearing-aid protocolBluetooth 5.4; AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
Mobile network–No cellular model or satellite positioning (Notebookcheck)
Stylus supportHONOR Magic-Pencil 3; promotional bundles may include it, but the standard UK specification box does notMagnetic pen pairing and charging; Xiaomi Focus Pen sold separately (Notebookcheck)
KeyboardsHONOR MagicPad3 Smart Touch Keyboard with touchpad; regional/promotional bundles varyMagnetic keyboard contacts; floating keyboard sold separately (Gizmochina)
Design
Weight595 g609 g
Thickness5.79 mm5.1 mm
Height × width293.88 × 201.38 mm305.82 × 207.47 mm
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsCamera-based face unlock; no fingerprint reader (TechAdvisor and TechRadar)Side fingerprint reader; face unlock (Notebookcheck)
SpeakersEight speakers; HONOR Spatial AudioEight speakers; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; QQ Music certification
Microphones–Four microphones; multiple pickup modes, voiceprint noise reduction and call recording in WeChat/QQ
Sensors–Accelerometer, gyroscope, front ambient light/colour-temperature sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, proximity sensor, status indicator and infrared remote control; Z-axis linear vibration motor
MaterialsMaker UK overview describes a unibody aluminium-alloy chassis; reviewers describe the textured rear surface as composite or vinyl-likeMetal frame and rear (Gizmochina)
ColoursGray in the UK; White in other marketsBlack and Mist Grey Purple
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 policyXiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15, China English/Chinese software without a preinstalled Google Play Store (Notebookcheck)
In the boxTablet with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide and warranty card; promotional keyboard/pen bundles are separate from this standard listTablet, power adapter, USB-C cable and manual including warranty documentation; matte version also includes a screen-cleaning cloth. Standard version weighs 609 g; matte version weighs 619 g

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