HMD XR21
#1473
Honor Pad 9
#1497Category Breakdown
HMD XR21
Honor Pad 9
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
45.745.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
64.264.1
Summary
- The HMD XR21 features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and a plastic back, while the Honor Pad 9 has a more premium aluminum frame and back, making it lighter and thinner.
- The XR21's 6.49-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, while the Pad 9 has a larger 12.1-inch display with a higher resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the XR21 is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, whereas the Pad 9 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, providing better efficiency and graphics performance.
- The XR21's rear camera is 64 MP, capable of 1080p video, while the Pad 9 has a 13 MP camera with 4K video recording capabilities.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Pad 9 at 8300 mAh compared to the XR21's 4800 mAh, although both support fast charging.
- Software-wise, the XR21 runs on Android 12, while the Pad 9 comes with Android 13 and Magic OS 7.2, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD XR21
Honor Pad 9
General
Release Date
2024, May 14
2023, December 21
Announced
2024, May 14
2023, December 21
Description
N/A
Versions: Wi-Fi; 5G/Wi-Fi
Also known as Honor Tablet 9
Display
Size
6.49"
12.1"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~249 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1600
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Anti-glare glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 710
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (cellular model only)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
8300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4800 mAh
Li-Po 8300 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD2.0, QC3
35W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (6.61 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
278.2 x 180.1 x 6.9 mm (10.95 x 7.09 x 0.27 in)
Weight
231 g
555 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black
Gray, Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM(max 2 at a time)
Yes (cellular model only)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
No
Software
Operating System
Android 12
Android 13, up to 1 major Android upgrades, Magic OS 7.2
OS Version
Android 12
Android 13, up to 1 major Android upgrades, Magic OS 7.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers (8 speakers)
Audio Jack
Yes
No