Honor MagicPad 13 Review: Performance, Display, Battery

FeatureDetails
AnnouncedJuly 12, 2023
ReleasedJuly 20, 2023

Key Specs 🌟

FeatureDetails
ProcessorSnapdragon 888 5G
RAM8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB
Display13-inch TFT LCD, 1840×2880
Battery10050 mAh
Operating SystemAndroid 13 with MagicOS 7.2
Camera13MP Rear, 9MP Front
Weight660g or 673g

Design and Dimensions 🎨

FeatureDetails
Height291.71 mm
Width191.12 mm
Thickness6.5 mm or 6.8 mm
Weight660g or 673g
Build MaterialGlass front, aluminum frame & back
ColoursGray, Blue, Gold
WaterproofNo
Water ResistantNo
IP68Not supported
RuggednessBasic durability

Display 📺

FeatureDetails
Display TypeTFT LCD, 1B colors
Screen Size13.0 inches
Resolution1840 x 2880 pixels
Peak Brightness700 nits (HBM)
Refresh Rate144Hz
Aspect Ratio~88.7% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel Density~263 ppi
Screen ProtectionNot specified
Bezel-less DisplayYes
Touch ScreenYes, capacitive
HDR 10 / HDR+ SupportHDR10 supported

Camera 📸

FeatureDetails
Main CameraSingle
Camera Setup (Rear)13MP, Autofocus
Resolution13 Megapixels
Primary Camera13MP with LED Flash
AutofocusYes
OISNo
FlashLED Flash
Image ResolutionHigh (exact not specified)
ISO ControlYes
Shooting ModesPanorama, HDR
HDRYes
Face DetectionYes
Touch to FocusYes
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Video Recording FeaturesBasic video options
Front CameraSingle
Camera Setup (Front)9MP, f/2.0, wide
Autofocus (Front)No
Video Recording (Front)1080p@30fps

Performance 🚀

FeatureDetails
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
CPUOcta-core (1×2.84 GHz Cortex-X1, 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Operating SystemAndroid 13
Software SupportMagicOS 7.2
Architecture64-bit
Fabrication5 nm
GraphicsAdreno 660
RAM8GB / 12GB / 16GB
RAM TypeLPDDR (exact type not specified)

Battery 🔋

FeatureDetails
Capacity10050 mAh
Battery TypeLi-Po
RemovableNo
Charging TypeWired
Quick Charging66W HONOR SuperCharge
Charging TimeApprox. 1.5-2 hours (estimated)
USB Type-CYes

Storage 💾

FeatureDetails
Internal Memory256GB / 512GB
Expandable MemoryNo
Available StorageVaries by usage
USB OTGYes

Network & Connectivity 🌐

FeatureDetails
SIM Slot(s)Nano-SIM (optional models)
SIM SizeSIM1: Nano
Network SupportWi-Fi only (5G on select models)
VoLTENot supported
SIM 1No cellular bands
SIM 2Not applicable
GPRSNo
EDGENo
SAR ValueNot applicable
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi DirectYes
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE
GPSYes (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS)
NFCNo
USB ConnectivityUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
USB ChargingYes

Software 💻

FeatureDetails
Operating SystemAndroid 13
User InterfaceMagicOS 7.2

Multimedia 🎵

FeatureDetails
FM RadioNo
Stereo SpeakersYes, 8 speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo (24-bit/192kHz audio via USB-C)
Audio FeaturesHONOR Spatial Audio, IMAX Enhanced

Processor 🧠

FeatureDetails
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
CPUOcta-core (detailed above)
GPUAdreno 660

Sensors 🕹

FeatureDetails
Fingerprint SensorNo
Fingerprint Sensor PositionNot applicable
Fingerprint Sensor TypeNot applicable
Other SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity (accessories only)

Fingerprint and Facelock 🔒

FeatureDetails
FingerprintNot supported
FacelockBasic face detection (software-based)

Sound 🔊

FeatureDetails
Speakers8 stereo speakers
Audio Quality24-bit/192kHz, Spatial Audio

Ports ⚡

FeatureDetails
USB PortUSB Type-C 3.2
Audio PortNone

Other Important Features 🌈

FeatureDetails
Stylus SupportYes (sold separately)
Display CertificationIMAX Enhanced
Reverse Charging5W wired

Price (INR) 💰

ConfigurationPrice (INR)
8GB + 256GB₹34,330 (approx.)
12GB + 256GB₹37,700 (approx.)
16GB + 512GB₹42,300 (approx.)

Availability on Stores 🏪

FeatureDetails
AvailabilityAvailable in China, limited globally
StoresHonor official site, select retailers

Pros and Cons ✅❌

ProsCons
Huge 10050 mAh batteryNo expandable storage
Stunning 144Hz displayNo fingerprint sensor
Powerful Snapdragon 888Average camera quality
8 stereo speakersNo NFC or 5G (Wi-Fi models)

Top Competitors 🏆

CompetitorKey Highlight
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9AMOLED display, S Pen included
Apple iPad Air (2022)M1 chip, ecosystem support
Xiaomi Pad 6Affordable, solid performance
Lenovo Tab P12Large screen, budget-friendly

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