Honor Pad V9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HonorPad V9 | SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | December 2024 | April 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.5″ | 10.9″ |
| Resolution | 2800 × 1840 (better) | 2304 × 1440 |
| Sharpness | 291 pixels per inch (better) | 249 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz (better) | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | – | 600 nits |
| Display type | LCD; DCI-P3 wide colour gamut | TFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, 90 Hz; 10.9 inches as a full rectangle, 10.8 inches allowing for the rounded corners |
| Brightness detail | Maker UK pages do not give a brightness figure; Tom's Guide lists 500 nits without identifying it as a measured result | Up to 800 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode (Vision Booster) |
| 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 | Vision Booster; SGS Low Blue Light certification |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Dimensity 8350 Elite | Exynos 1580 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB (better) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 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 | Octa-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | – | 12 MP |
| Rear camera | 13 MP f/2.0 autofocus | 13 MP, autofocus, no flash |
| Front camera | 8 MP (Tom's Guide and TechRadar); not listed in the maker UK technical sheet read | 12 MP ultra wide |
| Video recording | – | Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | – | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery (mAh) | 10,100 mAh (better) | 8,000 mAh |
| Fastest charging | – | 45 W |
| Mobile data option | No | Yes |
| Stylus | Supported, sold separately | Supported, in the box |
| 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 | 8,000 mAh typical, 7,760 mAh rated; up to 20 hours of video playback; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class F, 96 h 32 min per charge cycle |
| 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. | 45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately |
| USB-C | USB-C; generation not specified by the maker UK sheet | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HD | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile network | – | 5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 500 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIM |
| 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 | S Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68 |
| Keyboards | Dedicated keyboard folio is supported in some markets (TechRadar); regional availability varies | Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim, with a Galaxy AI key |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 475 g (better) | 497 g |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm | 6 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 259.1 × 176.1 mm | 254.3 × 165.8 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP68 |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | – | Fingerprint sensor in the power key |
| Speakers | Eight speakers with HONOR Spatial Audio and IMAX Enhanced | Dual speakers |
| Sensors | – | Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor |
| Materials | Slim body with SGS five-star bending-resistance certification; aluminium shell described by Tom's Guide | – |
| Colours | White and Gray | Grey, Silver, Blue |
| 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 | Android 15; security updates until 30 April 2032 (UK) |
| 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. | – |
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