Honor Pad V9 vs Honor Pad 10
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HonorPad V9 | HonorPad 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | December 2024 | May 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.5″ | 12.1″ |
| Resolution | 2800 × 1840 (better) | 2560 × 1600 |
| Sharpness | 291 pixels per inch (better) | 249 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz (better) | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | – | 500 nits |
| Display type | LCD; DCI-P3 wide colour gamut | TFT LCD (IPS); DCI-P3 wide colour gamut; typical 1500:1 contrast |
| Pixel density | – | 249 ppi; 88% screen-to-body ratio |
| Brightness detail | Maker UK pages do not give a brightness figure; Tom's Guide lists 500 nits without identifying it as a measured result | – |
| Display features | 1.07 billion colours from 8-bit hardware plus 2-bit software extension; IMAX Enhanced; DC dimming, dynamic dimming, circadian mode and hardware low blue light | 120, 90 and 60 Hz refresh modes; 1.07 billion colours from 8-bit hardware plus 2-bit software extension; DC dimming, wet-touch support and TÜV Rheinland low-blue-light and flicker-free certification |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Dimensity 8350 Elite | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Elite, octa-core (one Cortex-A715 at 3.35 GHz, three Cortex-A715 at 3.20 GHz, four Cortex-A510 at 2.2 GHz); 4 nm | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, octa-core (one Cortex-A715 at 2.63 GHz, three Cortex-A715 at 2.4 GHz, four Cortex-A510 at 1.8 GHz) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP (better) | 8 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | – | 8 MP |
| Rear camera | 13 MP f/2.0 autofocus | 8 MP f/2.0 autofocus |
| Front camera | 8 MP (Tom's Guide and TechRadar); not listed in the maker UK technical sheet read | 8 MP f/2.0 fixed focus |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery (mAh) | 10,100 mAh | 10,100 mAh |
| Mobile data option | No | Yes |
| Stylus | Supported, sold separately | Supported, sold separately |
| Keyboard made for it | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life detail | 10,100 mAh typical, 10,000 mAh rated lithium-polymer; maker up to 80 days standby | 10,100 mAh typical, 10,000 mAh rated lithium-polymer |
| Charging | Maker UK specification does not give a wattage. TechRadar identifies 35 W globally versus 66 W in China, although its table says 33 W; no single scalar selected. Tom's Guide's under-30-minute full-charge claim is not used. | Maker UK overview advertises 35 W but its charging footnote says a maximum of 66 W; numeric charging rate omitted because the same page conflicts |
| USB-C | USB-C; generation not specified by the maker UK sheet | USB-C; USB 2.0 and no microSD expansion or headphone socket (MyNextTablet) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HD | Bluetooth 5.3, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HD |
| Mobile network | – | Main specifications and 8 GB / 256 GB configuration describe the UK Wi-Fi model. HONOR Singapore support lists Wi-Fi HEY3-W09 and 5G HEY3-N09, both 8 GB / 256 GB; a UK 5G sale is not inferred. |
| Stylus support | Maker overview supports Magic Pen input with tilt/edge writing, screen sensing and low latency; standard UK specification box omits a pen, while promotional gifts vary | Optional stylus supported; standard UK box omits a pen. HONOR CHOICE pen uses USB charging and Bluetooth pairing (MyNextTablet). |
| Keyboards | Dedicated keyboard folio is supported in some markets (TechRadar); regional availability varies | Optional HONOR Pad 10 Smart Bluetooth Keyboard, with its own charging connection (MyNextTablet) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 475 g (better) | 525 g |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm (better) | 6.29 mm |
| Height × width | 259.1 × 176.1 mm | 277.07 × 179.28 mm |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Speakers | Eight speakers with HONOR Spatial Audio and IMAX Enhanced | Six speakers with HONOR Spatial Audio |
| Materials | Slim body with SGS five-star bending-resistance certification; aluminium shell described by Tom's Guide | High-strength aluminium alloy, all-metal body |
| Colours | White and Gray | Gray |
| Software at launch | MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15; actual China sales in December 2024 confirmed in JD's CNMO report, before the 2025 global release | MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15. Expert Reviews reports six years of OS and seven years of security updates; this commitment is not specified in the maker UK technical sheet read. IT Home confirms actual China sales in May 2025, before the UK release. |
| In the box | Maker UK standard list contains tablet with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide and warranty card. TechRadar identifies the UK factory 8 GB / 256 GB configuration and launch pen/flip-cover promotion; other markets vary. | Tablet with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide and warranty card; no charger or stylus in the maker UK standard list |
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