Honor Pad V9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

Pad V9 compared with Galaxy Tab S10 FE
HonorPad V9SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 FE
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2024April 2025
Display
Screen size11.5″10.9″
Resolution2800 × 1840 (better)2304 × 1440
Sharpness291 pixels per inch (better)249 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate144 Hz (better)90 Hz
Brightness–600 nits
Display typeLCD; DCI-P3 wide colour gamutTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, 90 Hz; 10.9 inches as a full rectangle, 10.8 inches allowing for the rounded corners
Brightness detailMaker UK pages do not give a brightness figure; Tom's Guide lists 500 nits without identifying it as a measured resultUp to 800 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode (Vision Booster)
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 lightVision Booster; SGS Low Blue Light certification
Performance
ChipDimensity 8350 EliteExynos 1580
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
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 nmOcta-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera–12 MP
Rear camera13 MP f/2.0 autofocus13 MP, autofocus, no flash
Front camera8 MP (Tom's Guide and TechRadar); not listed in the maker UK technical sheet read12 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 optionNoYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail10,100 mAh typical, 10,000 mAh rated lithium-polymer; maker up to 80 days standby8,000 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
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.45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately
USB-CUSB-C; generation not specified by the maker UK sheetUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.3
Mobile network–5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 500 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIM
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 varyS Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68
KeyboardsDedicated keyboard folio is supported in some markets (TechRadar); regional availability variesBook Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim, with a Galaxy AI key
Design
Weight475 g (better)497 g
Thickness6.1 mm6 mm (better)
Height × width259.1 × 176.1 mm254.3 × 165.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Biometrics–Fingerprint sensor in the power key
SpeakersEight speakers with HONOR Spatial Audio and IMAX EnhancedDual speakers
Sensors–Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor
MaterialsSlim body with SGS five-star bending-resistance certification; aluminium shell described by Tom's Guide–
ColoursWhite and GrayGrey, Silver, Blue
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 15; security updates until 30 April 2032 (UK)
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.–

More comparisons