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Honor Pad 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

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HonorPad 10SamsungGalaxy Tab S9 FE
Overview
ReleasedMay 2025October 2023
Display
Screen size12.1″10.9″
Resolution2560 × 16002304 × 1440
Sharpness249 pixels per inch249 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Brightness500 nits–
Display typeTFT LCD (IPS); DCI-P3 wide colour gamut; typical 1500:1 contrastTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, up to 90 Hz; 10.9 inches measured as a full rectangle
Pixel density249 ppi; 88% screen-to-body ratio–
Display features120, 90 and 60 Hz refresh modes; 1.07 billion colours from 8-bit hardware plus 2-bit software extension; DC dimming, wet-touch support and TÜV Rheinland low-blue-light and flicker-free certification–
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7 Gen 3Exynos 1380
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, octa-core (one Cortex-A715 at 2.63 GHz, three Cortex-A715 at 2.4 GHz, four Cortex-A510 at 1.8 GHz)Octa-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung doesn't name the chip, Exynos 1380 per GSMArena
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera8 MP12 MP
Rear camera8 MP f/2.0 autofocus8 MP, autofocus, no flash
Front camera8 MP f/2.0 fixed focus12 MP ultra wide
Video recording–Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 18 hours
Battery (mAh)10,100 mAh8,000 mAh
Fastest charging–45 W
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail10,100 mAh typical, 10,000 mAh rated lithium-polymer8,000 mAh typical; up to 18 hours of video playback and up to 16 hours of internet use on Wi-Fi
ChargingMaker UK overview advertises 35 W but its charging footnote says a maximum of 66 W; numeric charging rate omitted because the same page conflicts45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately
USB-CUSB-C; USB 2.0 and no microSD expansion or headphone socket (MyNextTablet)USB 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 5.3, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.3
Mobile networkMain specifications and 8 GB / 256 GB configuration describe the UK Wi-Fi model. HONOR Singapore support lists Wi-Fi HEY3-W09 and 5G HEY3-N09, both 8 GB / 256 GB; a UK 5G sale is not inferred.5G and LTE on the 5G model, which weighs 524 g
Stylus supportOptional stylus supported; standard UK box omits a pen. HONOR CHOICE pen uses USB charging and Bluetooth pairing (MyNextTablet).S Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68; S Pen Creator Edition sold separately
KeyboardsOptional HONOR Pad 10 Smart Bluetooth Keyboard, with its own charging connection (MyNextTablet)Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim
Design
Weight525 g523 g
Thickness6.29 mm6.5 mm
Height × width277.07 × 179.28 mm254.3 × 165.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Biometrics–Fingerprint sensor
SpeakersSix speakers with HONOR Spatial AudioDual speakers by AKG, Dolby Atmos
Sensors–Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor
MaterialsHigh-strength aluminium alloy, all-metal body–
ColoursGrayMint, Silver, Grey, Lavender
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15. Expert Reviews reports six years of OS and seven years of security updates; this commitment is not specified in the maker UK technical sheet read. IT Home confirms actual China sales in May 2025, before the UK release.Android 13
In the boxTablet with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide and warranty card; no charger or stylus in the maker UK standard listGalaxy Tab S9 FE, S Pen, USB Type-C cable

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