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Honor Pad V9 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 8

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HonorPad V9XiaomiXiaomi Pad 8
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2024September 2025
Display
Screen size11.5″11.2″
Resolution2800 × 18403200 × 2136
Sharpness291 pixels per inch344 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Display typeLCD; DCI-P3 wide colour gamutLCD crystal-clear display; 3:2 aspect ratio
Pixel density–345 ppi
Brightness detailMaker UK pages do not give a brightness figure; Tom's Guide lists 500 nits without identifying it as a measured result800 nits peak; UK FAQ typical-brightness figure conflicts with its stated maximum, so typical brightness is omitted
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 light12-bit colour and 68 billion colours, DCI-P3, HDR10 and Dolby Vision; up to 360 Hz finger sampling and 240 Hz pen sampling; Original color PRO, sunlight and reading modes, adaptive colours, Pro HDR, wet touch and 10x super resolution; TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications; Panda-X glass and full-range DC dimming (maker UK FAQ)
Performance
ChipDimensity 8350 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 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 nm4 nm; one Cortex-X4 at 3.2 GHz, three Cortex-A720 at 3.0 GHz, two Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz and two Cortex-A720 at 2.0 GHz; 8 GB LPDDR5X or 12 GB LPDDR5T RAM; 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 256 GB UFS 4.1 storage, 512 GB storage technology unpublished on the UK sheet
GPU–Adreno 825
AI engine–Hexagon processor (maker UK FAQ)
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera–8 MP
Rear camera13 MP f/2.0 autofocus13 MP, 1/3.06-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, ƒ/2.2 and PDAF; document, teleprompter, dynamic shot, HDR and professional video modes
Front camera8 MP (Tom's Guide and TechRadar); not listed in the maker UK technical sheet read8 MP, 1/4-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, ƒ/2.28; portrait, teleprompter, dynamic shot and HDR modes
Video recording–Rear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p/720p at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 17.78 hours
Battery (mAh)10,100 mAh9,200 mAh
Fastest charging–45 W
Mobile data optionNoNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail10,100 mAh typical, 10,000 mAh rated lithium-polymer; maker up to 80 days standby9,200 mAh typical and 9,000 mAh rated; maker claims 17.78 hours continuous video streaming or 13.25 hours online meetings, tested internally
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 turbo charging; QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC2.0; no adapter in the UK box; reverse wired charging up to 22.5 W (maker UK FAQ)
USB-CUSB-C; generation not specified by the maker UK sheetUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps with a compatible separately sold cable; OTG and DisplayPort Alt Mode 1.2 (maker UK FAQ)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 7 capability, regional and local-network restrictions apply; 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast and IPv6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 6.0 (maker UK FAQ); AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
Mobile network–Wi-Fi only; no satellite positioning or memory card support (maker UK FAQ)
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 varyXiaomi Focus Pen and Focus Pen Pro supported; magnetic charging; Focus Pen Pro sold separately
KeyboardsDedicated keyboard folio is supported in some markets (TechRadar); regional availability variesXiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately
Design
Weight475 g485 g
Thickness6.1 mm5.75 mm
Height × width259.1 × 176.1 mm251.22 × 173.42 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP52
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Biometrics–AI face unlock
SpeakersEight speakers with HONOR Spatial Audio and IMAX EnhancedQuad speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; 200% volume boost relative to the previous volume step, maker laboratory claim
Sensors–Accelerometer, gyroscope, front colour-temperature ambient light sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, RGB LED and IR remote control
MaterialsSlim body with SGS five-star bending-resistance certification; aluminium shell described by Tom's GuideFull-metal unibody (maker UK overview); FAQ separately describes metal and plastic bezel components
ColoursWhite and GrayGray, Blue and Pine Green
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 releaseXiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16; HyperAI feature and app availability varies by region
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-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapter

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