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Honor Pad X9 Max vs Realme Pad 3

What Pad X9 Max does better (2) and where Pad 3 wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Honor Pad X9 Max
Honor · 2026Pad X9 Max
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $350
vs
Realme Pad 3
Realme · 2026Pad 3
8.0Score
10 advantages≈ $280
Higher score
8.2Display8.1
8.7Battery9.4
4.1Memory & storage6.1

Why is Pad X9 Max better than Pad 3?

  1. Screen size13″ vs 11.6″+12%
  2. Peak brightness700 nits vs 550 nits+27%

Why is Pad 3 better than Pad X9 Max?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 8 GB2×
  2. Battery capacity10,100 mAh vs 12,200 mAh+21%
  3. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  4. Cellular (LTE)No · Pad X9 Max: Yes
  5. Pixel density228 ppi vs 297 ppi+30%
  6. Weight618 g vs 578 g+7%
  7. Resolution (short side)1,560 px vs 2,000 px+28%
  8. Resolution (long side)2,500 px vs 2,800 px+12%
  9. Bluetooth5.1 vs 5.4+6%
  10. Thickness6.8 mm vs 6.6 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Honor Pad X9 MaxHonor Pad X9 Max≈ $3507.8
Realme Pad 3Realme Pad 3≈ $2808.0
Design
Weight618 g578 g
Thickness6.8 mm6.6 mm
Height7 mm255.6 mm
Width192.7 mm187 mm
Ingress protectionIP40—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx0—
ColoursGrayChampagne Gold, Space Grey
Display
Screen size13″11.6″
PanelIPS TFTIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,560 px2,000 px
Resolution (long side)2,500 px2,800 px
Pixel density228 ppi297 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness700 nits550 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.4%85.9%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SnapdragonMediatek Dimensity 7300 Max
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process—4 nm
CPU cores—8
CPU frequency—2.5 GHz
GPU—Mali-G615 MC2
AnTuTu score—872,193
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—2,999
Memory
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity10,100 mAh12,200 mAh
Battery type—Si/C
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoYes
5G—Yes
eSIM—No
Dual SIM—No
Wi-Fi standard—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.4
USB—USB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
NFC—No
GPS—Yes
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stylus support—Yes
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
Fingerprint sensor—Side / power button
Sensors—Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera—8 MP
Rear camera aperture—f/2
Rear cameras—1
Ultra-wide camera—No
Optical stabilisation—No
Max video—1080p
Front camera—8 MP
4K front-camera video—No
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagicOS 10Realme UI 7.0
EU label
Energy classE—
Battery charge cycles1,600—
Endurance per cycle146 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classE—
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