Honor Pad V9 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HonorPad V9 | XiaomiXiaomi Pad 7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | December 2024 | October 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.5″ | 11.2″ |
| Resolution | 2800 × 1840 | 3200 × 2136 (better) |
| Sharpness | 291 pixels per inch | 344 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Display type | LCD; DCI-P3 wide colour gamut | 3.2K display, 3:2, 345 ppi; IPS LCD per GSMArena (Xiaomi doesn't name the panel type); 11.2 inches measured as a full rectangle |
| Brightness detail | Maker UK pages do not give a brightness figure; Tom's Guide lists 500 nits without identifying it as a measured result | 800 nits peak brightness |
| 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 | Up to 144 Hz (GSMArena saw no more than 120 Hz in use in its review); up to 360 Hz touch sampling (240 Hz with pen); 68 billion colours; DCI-P3; HDR10; Dolby Vision; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (hardware), Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Dimensity 8350 Elite | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB (better) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| 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, up to 3.0 GHz; 4 nm; Adreno GPU |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | – | 32 MP |
| Rear camera | 13 MP f/2.0 autofocus | 50 MP (JN1), 1/2.76", f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 8 MP (Tom's Guide and TechRadar); not listed in the maker UK technical sheet read | 32 MP, 1/3.6", f/2.2 |
| Video recording | – | Rear up to 4K at 30 or 60 fps; front up to 1080p at 30 fps |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery (mAh) | 10,100 mAh (better) | 8,850 mAh |
| Fastest charging | – | 67 W |
| Mobile data option | No | No |
| 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 | – |
| 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. | 67 W HyperCharge (QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0, MI FC2.0); no adapter in the box |
| USB-C | USB-C; generation not specified by the maker UK sheet | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 6E, 2x2 MIMO; Wi-Fi 7 capability where supported |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HD | AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and Auracast |
| 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 | Xiaomi Focus Pen, sold separately |
| Keyboards | Dedicated keyboard folio is supported in some markets (TechRadar); regional availability varies | Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 475 g (better) | 500 g |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm (better) | 6.18 mm |
| Height × width | 259.1 × 176.1 mm | 251.22 × 173.42 mm |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | – | Side fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | – | Accelerometer, gyroscope, front ambient light (colour temperature) sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, IR remote control |
| Speakers | Eight speakers with HONOR Spatial Audio and IMAX Enhanced | – |
| Materials | Slim body with SGS five-star bending-resistance certification; aluminium shell described by Tom's Guide | – |
| Colours | White and Gray | Gray, Blue, Green |
| 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 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| 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, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card |
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