Overall Score
60.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#2443)60.9
Performance(#2380)64.8
Camera(#5883)42.1
Display(#2175)76.5
Battery(#2786)55.5
Build(#2382)72.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor Pad X9a
Short Review
- The Honor Pad X9a features a sleek design with dimensions of 267.3 x 167.4 x 6.8 mm and a weight of 475 grams, utilizing a glass front and aluminum frame for a premium feel.
- Its 11.5-inch TFT LCD display boasts a resolution of 1504 x 2508 pixels with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals at 400 nits peak brightness.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset, it offers efficient performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU, complemented by 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP wide lens capable of 1080p video recording, while the 5 MP front camera serves basic selfie needs.
- The device houses an impressive 8300 mAh battery that supports 35W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- Running on Android 15 with MagicOS 9, it offers a modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The stereo speakers enhance audio quality, although there is no headphone jack.
- Overall, the Honor Pad X9a combines solid performance with a well-rounded feature set for multimedia consumption.
Specifications
General
Release Date2025, March 21
Announced2025, March 21
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size11.5"
TypeTFT LCD, 120Hz, 400 nits (peak)
Resolution1504 x 2508 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~254 ppi density)
PPI1504
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 610
Memory128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/5.0"
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity8300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 8300 mAh
Charging Details35W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions267.3 x 167.4 x 6.8 mm (10.52 x 6.59 x 0.27 in)
Weight475 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGray
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 15, MagicOS 9
OS VersionAndroid 15, MagicOS 9
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Audio JackNo