vs
9.7Display8.9
8.4Performance8.8
7.0Battery9.0
9.4Memory & storage8.1
5.2Features5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
MagicPad 2 12.3MagicPad 4 12.1
| MagicPad 2 12.3 | MagicPad 4 12.1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 274.5 mm | 277.1 mm | −2.6 mm |
| Width | 180.5 mm | 179.3 mm | +1.2 mm |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm | 6.3 mm | −0.5 mm |
| Weight | 555 g | 537 g | +18 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is MagicPad 2 12.3 better than MagicPad 4 12.1?
- Storage (max)1,024 GB vs 256 GB4×
- Peak brightness1,600 nits vs 700 nits2.3×
- OLED panelYes · MagicPad 4 12.1: No
- RAM16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
- Front camera9 MP vs 8 MP+12%
- Thickness5.8 mm vs 6.3 mm+9%
- Screen-to-body ratio89.4% vs 85.4%+5%
- Resolution (short side)1,920 px vs 1,872 px+3%
Why is MagicPad 4 12.1 better than MagicPad 2 12.3?
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 165 Hz+15%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- CPU frequency3 GHz vs 3.21 GHz+7%
- Weight555 g vs 537 g+3%
- Bluetooth5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 555 g | 537 g |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm | 6.3 mm |
| Height | 274.5 mm | 277.1 mm |
| Width | 180.5 mm | 179.3 mm |
| Colours | Moonlight White, Sky Blue, Starry Black | Gray, Orange |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 12.3″ | 12.1″ |
| Panel | OLED | TFT LCD |
| OLED panel | Yes | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,920 px | 1,872 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 3,000 px | 3,000 px |
| Pixel density | 290 ppi | 292 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 700 nits |
| Measured brightness | 684 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89.4% | 85.4% |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3 GHz | 3.21 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 825 |
| AnTuTu score | 1,435,490 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | 5,049 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,391 | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 1,024 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage (base) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 10,050 mAh | 10,100 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Si/C |
| Active use (test) | 9.7 h | — |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 66 W |
| Charged in 30 min | 35% | — |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | No |
| 5G | No | — |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort) | Yes | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker loudness | -20.6 LUFS | — |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only) | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), gyro |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Front camera | 9 MP | 8 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | MagicOS 9 | MagicOS 10 |
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