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Honor Pad V9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+

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HonorPad V9SamsungGalaxy Tab A11+
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2024November 2025
Display
Screen size11.5″11″
Resolution2800 × 18401920 × 1200
Sharpness291 pixels per inch206 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate144 Hz90 Hz
Display typeLCD; DCI-P3 wide colour gamutTFT LCD, WUXGA, 16 million colours; 11 inches as a full rectangle or 10.9 inches accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detailMaker UK pages do not give a brightness figure; Tom's Guide lists 500 nits without identifying it as a measured resultSamsung US lists 480 nits without specifying a typical or peak measurement condition
Display features1.07 billion colours from 8-bit hardware plus 2-bit software extension; IMAX Enhanced; DC dimming, dynamic dimming, circadian mode and hardware low blue lightUp to 90 Hz refresh rate
Performance
ChipDimensity 8350 EliteMediaTek MT8775
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUMediaTek 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 nmMediaTek MT8775 in Samsung Australia, US and Japan specifications; octa-core CPU at 2.5 and 2.0 GHz. TechAdvisor and Notebookcheck identify the processor as Dimensity 7300; the maker uses MT8775
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP8 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera–5 MP
Rear camera13 MP f/2.0 autofocus8 MP with autofocus; no flash
Front camera8 MP (Tom's Guide and TechRadar); not listed in the maker UK technical sheet read5 MP
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 15 hours
Battery (mAh)10,100 mAh7,040 mAh
Fastest charging–25 W
Mobile data optionNoYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelyNot supported
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail10,100 mAh typical, 10,000 mAh rated lithium-polymer; maker up to 80 days standby7,040 mAh typical, 6,840 mAh rated. Up to 15 hours of video playback; Samsung’s US Kids Edition test uses local 720p video, the default player, 162-nit brightness, volume 7 and no network connection. Exact Wi-Fi and 5G information sheets list energy class E, 96 hours per regulatory endurance cycle and 1,200 battery cycles; regulatory endurance is not continuous video playback
ChargingMaker 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.Up to 25 W wired fast charging; power adapter sold separately. Product information sheets specify 10 W required charger output rather than maximum charging power
USB-CUSB-C; generation not specified by the maker UK sheetUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket. The user guide supports charging another device through a USB cable
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.3 in exact maker specifications; Notebookcheck’s specification header lists 5.1
Mobile network–Optional 5G SM-X236B model with one physical nano-SIM; 482 g versus 477 g for Wi-Fi SM-X230. Both UK network versions list 6/128 GB and 8/256 GB configurations
Stylus supportMaker overview supports Magic Pen input with tilt/edge writing, screen sensing and low latency; standard UK specification box omits a pen, while promotional gifts varyNo active S Pen support. US Kids Edition bundles include a capacitive Crayo-Pen and protective case; these do not add S Pen hardware
KeyboardsDedicated keyboard folio is supported in some markets (TechRadar); regional availability variesSamsung publishes a dedicated GP-FCX236RLABU 2-in-1 Bluetooth keyboard cover for Galaxy Tab A11+ on its South Africa site, which currently labels it Not for sale. UK stock is unconfirmed. It connects through Bluetooth, without a pogo connector; general external keyboards are supported
Design
Weight475 g477 g
Thickness6.1 mm6.9 mm
Height × width259.1 × 176.1 mm168.7 × 257.1 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP52
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Biometrics–Face recognition; no fingerprint sensor in the exact user-guide control layout and independent tests
SpeakersEight speakers with HONOR Spatial Audio and IMAX EnhancedFour speakers with Dolby Atmos
Microphones–Two microphones in the exact SM-X230/SM-X236B user-guide layout
Sensors–Accelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall and light sensors; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
MaterialsSlim body with SGS five-star bending-resistance certification; aluminium shell described by Tom's Guide–
ColoursWhite and GrayGrey and Silver; US Kids Edition combines the standard Grey Wi-Fi tablet with a coloured protective case and accessories
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15; actual China sales in December 2024 confirmed in JD's CNMO report, before the 2025 global releaseAndroid 16 with One UI 8. Samsung Australia promises up to seven OS generations; exact UK pages list security updates until 30 November 2032. Samsung DeX runs a desktop-style interface on the tablet; extended-display mode is not supported in the Australian specification
In the boxMaker 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, USB Type-C cable, ejection pin and quick start guide in Samsung Japan’s launch specification. Power adapter sold separately. US Kids Edition adds a protective case with stand and handle, capacitive Crayo-Pen, tether and stickers

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