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Honor MagicPad 2
Honor · Released January 1, 2024

MagicPad 2

A 12.3-inch OLED showcase in a featherweight body.

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Buying call

The MagicPad 2 is all about its screen: a 12.3-inch, 144Hz OLED that hits 1,600 nits peak and looks stunning for video. It's light, sounds great, lasts a long time and runs smoothly day to day. It only offers face unlock, can struggle under heavy loads, and its update policy is middling.

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Key specs
Display type
OLED
Rear camera
1) Standard: 13 MP; f/2.0; -
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
OLED
Size
12.3" (312 mm)
Resolution
1920x3000
Refresh
144 Hz
Brightness
1600 nits
HDR
HDR10
Performance
Processor
Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 735
RAM
8 GB
Storage
256GB
OS
Android 14
Battery
Capacity
10050 mAh
Body
Weight
1.22 lb (555 g)
Dimensions
274.5 x 180.5 x 5.8 mm
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display12.3" (312 mm) · 144 HzOLED · HDR10
ChipsetQualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)8 GB RAM · Adreno 735
Main camera13 MP13 MP · f/2.0 · wide
Front camera9 MP9 MP · f/2.2 · wide
RAM / storage8 GB · 256GBAndroid 14
Battery10,050 mAh10050 mAh
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The MagicPad 2 is all about its screen: a 12.3-inch, 144Hz OLED that hits 1,600 nits peak and looks stunning for video. It's light, sounds great, lasts a long time and runs smoothly day to day. It only offers face unlock, can struggle under heavy loads, and its update policy is middling.

Best for

Video lovers who want a big, bright OLED tablet.

Not for

Users who need biometric security or heavy-duty performance.

Main strengthStunning 144Hz OLED display
Main weaknessFace unlock only
Reasons to buy
Stunning 144Hz OLED display
Lightweight, premium design
Detailed, immersive speakers
Great battery life
Reasons to avoid
Face unlock only
Struggles under intense loads
Middling software update policy
Measured view—/10What the pros say.
Head to head

How it stacks up

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VS
Honor Pad X9b Max
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Display
12.3"13"
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
Battery
1005010100
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VS
iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
AlternativeiPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Display
12.3"13"
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)M4
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This deviceMagicPad 2
VS
iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
AlternativeiPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Display
12.3"13"
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)M3
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Product data

Full specifications

74 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
OLED
Pixel density
290
Screen-to-body
90.9%
Protection
Tempered glass
HDR
HDR10
Brightness
1600 nits peak
Contrast
∞ Infinity
Color gamut
98.4%

Performance

CPU
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520)

Battery & Charging

Charging
66
Wireless charging
✕
Removable battery
✕
Charging port
USB Type-C

Camera

Rear camera
1) Standard: 13 MP; f/2.0; -
Front camera
9 MP, f/2.2
Video
4K
30 fps
1080p
30 fps

Network

Cellular
No
SIM
No

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
  • dual-band
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC
✕
Headphone jack
✕
Ports
  • USB Type-C 2.0
  • OTG

Sensors & Security

Sensors
- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer
Biometrics
Fingerprint scanner: No
Infrared
✕

Body

Dimensions
10.81 in (27.5 cm)
Colors
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
Build
Metal
Water resistance
No
Speakers
8.0

Software & Launch

Operating system
Android 14
Released
October 2024

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Multi
5461
Geekbench 6 Single
2004
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