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Honor Pad X8a vs Honor Pad X9a

What Pad X8a does better (2) and where Pad X9a wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Honor Pad X8a
Honor · 2024Pad X8a
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $160
vs
Honor Pad X9a
Honor · 2025Pad X9a
6.3Score
13 advantages≈ $230
Higher score
5.7Display6.9
5.8Performance4.7
6.9Battery6.7
2.9Memory & storage5.6
2.5Features3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pad X8aPad X9a
168.5 × 2577.3167.4 × 267.36.8
Pad X8aPad X9aDifference
Height257 mm267.3 mm−10.3 mm
Width168.5 mm167.4 mm+1.1 mm
Thickness7.3 mm6.8 mm+0.5 mm
Weight495 g475 g+20 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pad X8a better than Pad X9a?

  1. Energy classD vs F
  2. Endurance per cycle133 h vs 92 h+44%

Why is Pad X9a better than Pad X8a?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 8 GB2×
  2. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  3. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  4. Screen size11″ vs 11.5″+5%
  5. Pixel density206 ppi vs 254 ppi+23%
  6. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  7. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz+17%
  8. Weight495 g vs 475 g+4%
  9. Rear camera5 MP vs 8 MP+60%
  10. Resolution (long side)1,920 px vs 2,508 px+31%
  11. Resolution (short side)1,200 px vs 1,504 px+25%
  12. Thickness7.3 mm vs 6.8 mm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Honor Pad X8aHonor Pad X8a≈ $1605.6
Honor Pad X9aHonor Pad X9a≈ $2306.3
Design
Weight495 g475 g
Thickness7.3 mm6.8 mm
Height257 mm267.3 mm
Width168.5 mm167.4 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
ColoursSpace GrayGray
Display
Screen size11″11.5″
PanelTFT LCDTFT LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,200 px1,504 px
Resolution (long side)1,920 px2,508 px
Pixel density206 ppi254 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness400 nits400 nits
Screen-to-body ratio81%84.1%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4GQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
GPUAdreno 610Adreno 610
AnTuTu score—515,968
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—1,463
Memory
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity8,300 mAh8,300 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Wired charging—35 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoNo
5G—No
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version—2
NFCNoNo
GPSNoNo
Features
Stylus support—Yes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Cameras
Rear camera5 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperturef/2.2f/2
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Front camera5 MP5 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagicOS 8MagicOS 9
EU label
Energy classDF
Battery charge cycles1,2001,200
Endurance per cycle133 h92 h
Repairability classCC
Drop resistance classEE
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