Honor MagicPad4 vs OnePlus Pad 3

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MagicPad4 compared with Pad 3
HonorMagicPad4OnePlusPad 3
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026June 2025
Display
Screen size12.3″13.2″
Resolution3000 × 19203392 × 2400 (better)
Sharpness290 pixels per inch315 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate165 Hz (better)144 Hz
Brightness–600 nits
HDR peak brightness2,400 nits–
Display typeOLED; 93% screen-to-body ratio; 1,000,000:1 typical contrast13.2-inch LCD (LTPS), 7:5 aspect ratio, 89.3% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density290 ppi315 ppi
Brightness detail2,400 nits HDR peak is activated in strong light with HDR content; T3 measured a maximum of 730 nits while playing HDR video in strong light600 nits; 900 nits in high brightness mode (HBM), OnePlus's lab peak
Display features60, 90, 120, 144 or 165 Hz; 10-bit colour, 1.07 billion colours, DCI-P3; IMAX EnhancedAdaptive refresh up to 144 Hz (144 Hz only in supported apps); 12-bit colour (8-bit panel with 4-bit FRC); 98% DCI-P3 and 96% NTSC; Delta E ≈ 0.7; Dolby Vision; touch sampling up to 540 Hz (120 Hz by default)
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory12 GB – 16 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUOcta-core; third-generation Oryon CPU, up to 3.8 GHz; 3 nm manufacturing processQualcomm Oryon CPU, up to 4.32 GHz; 12 GB LPDDR5X at 4266 MHz or 16 GB LPDDR5X at 4800 MHz; UFS 4.0 storage
GPUAdreno GPUAdreno 830, up to 1.1 GHz
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera9 MP (better)8 MP
Rear camera13 MP, f/2.0, autofocus13 MP; electronic image stabilisation (EIS); digital zoom
Front camera9 MP, f/2.2, fixed focus8 MP
Video recording–4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps by default), with EIS
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 18 hours
Battery (mAh)10,100 mAh12,140 mAh (better)
Fastest charging66 W80 W (better)
Mobile data optionNoNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detailLithium-ion polymer; 10,000 mAh rated capacity12,140 mAh typical (11,740 mAh rated in the EU's EPREL database); up to 18 hours of video playback and 6 hours of AAA gaming in OnePlus's tests; rated for at least 800 charge cycles
ChargingHONOR SuperCharge, up to 66 W; power adapter sold separatelyUp to 80 W SUPERVOOC with an official OnePlus adapter (not in the UK box)
USB-C–USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 and 5 GHz; 2×2 MIMO, MLO, 4096 QAM, 160 MHz and MU-MIMOWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0; BLE, LE Audio and Auracast; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3 and LHDC 5.0; ASHA and LE Audio hearing aidsBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC
Stylus supportHONOR Magic-Pencil 3, sold separatelyOnePlus Stylo 2 (sold separately), with 16,000 pressure levels, haptic feedback and a laser pointer with page turning
KeyboardsHONOR MagicPad4 Smart Keyboard, sold separatelyOnePlus Smart Keyboard (sold separately), six rows with a function row, a trackpad and NFC One-touch Transmission; in the UK it connects only through its pogo pins (no Bluetooth)
Design
Weight450 g (better)675 g
Thickness4.8 mm (better)5.97 mm
Height × width178.8 × 273.4 mm289.61 × 209.66 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP41
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Biometrics–Face unlock
SpeakersEight speakers with high- and low-frequency array; HONOR Spatial AudioEight speakers (four woofers and four tweeters)
Microphones–Two microphones
MaterialsAll-metal unibody chassisAluminium unibody; IP41 dust and water resistance
ColoursGray, White; 16 GB / 512 GB available in Gray only at launchStorm Blue
Software at launchMagicOS 10, based on Android 16; PC mode with multiple resizable windowsOxygenOS 15 based on Android 15; three Android updates and six years of security updates promised
In the boxTablet, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide and warranty cardOnePlus Pad 3, USB-C cable, quick start guide, safety information and warranty card (no charger)

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