In 2024, HONOR released more devices than months passed so it isn’t surprising to hear that the company has launched another new device, the HONOR Pad 9.
Its first tablet for the year, the HONOR Pad 9 is now available globally. In the Philippines, it debuts with a Php 15,999 (about US$ 284) price tag For the complete experience, it pairs with the HONOR Magic Keyboard that you can get for an additional PhP 2000 (about US$ 35),
HONOR Pad 9 top features
Display
With a large 12.1-inch FullView display, screen real estate is plenty. Not forgetting, the HONOR Pad 9 also boasts an impressive 88% screen-to-body ratio that adds a touch of immersion and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth animation. With a stunning resolution of 2560×1600 pixels and a palette of 1.07 billion colors, the Pad 9 can produce vibrant and punchy images.
Whether for work or play, the HONOR Pad 9 moves you out of the limitation of your small phone screen, adding to your productivity or enjoyment. Additionally, there’s no fear in using it for long since it comes with TUV Rheinland low blue light and flicker-free certification.
All-metal, all-premium
The HONOR Pad 9 comes with an all-metal design which instantly gives you that premium feeling. Available in Space Gray, it weighs just 555g and is only about 7mm thin, making it an easy carry wherever you go.
Two, four, no eight speakers are on this tablet
We have a total of eight speakers on the HONOR Pad 9 that surround the device bringing an immersive acoustic experience. As tablet that’s useful for work, it comes with HONOR’s bidirectional vocal enhancement technology, background noise cancellation, and voice enhancement.
Massive storage, capable processor
Under the hood, the HONOR Pad 9 is a powerhouse with 8GB of RAM and a generous 256GB storage capacity which is more than enough to house documents, photos, videos, and then some. At the core of the HONOR Pad 9 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform, a testament to performance with a significant boost in GPU and CPU efficiency.
Additionally, HONOR RAM Turbo technology effectively doubles the RAM to 16GB, ensuring your tablet keeps pace with your multitasking demands.
HONOR Pad 9 specs
| Display | 12.1-inch IPS LCD, 2560 x 1600 resolution, 120Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB, expandable to 16GB with HONOR RAM Turbo |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB, no card slot |
| Main Camera | 13 MP, autofocus, 4K video recording |
| Front Camera | 8 MP, 1080p video recording |
| Speakers | Eight-speaker system |
| Battery | 8300mAh, 35W wired charging |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 |
| Weight | 555g or 559g |
| Dimensions | 278.2 x 180.1 x 7 mm |
Final thoughts
The HONOR Pad 9 is the quintessential tablet in form and function. With its expansive FullView display, robust performance, and immersive audio, it boasts flexibility and versatility in use as well.
