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Honor Pad X9 Max vs TCL Tab A1 NxtPaper

What Pad X9 Max does better (7) and where Tab A1 NxtPaper wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Honor Pad X9 Max
Honor · 2026Pad X9 Max
7.8Score
7 advantages≈ $350
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TCL Tab A1 NxtPaper
TCL · 2026Tab A1 NxtPaper
6.1Score
4 advantages≈ $270
8.2Display6.8
8.7Battery5.8
4.1Memory & storage4.6

Why is Pad X9 Max better than Tab A1 NxtPaper?

  1. Wired charging45 W vs 20 W2.2×
  2. Battery capacity10,100 mAh vs 8,000 mAh+26%
  3. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 90 Hz+33%
  4. Screen size13″ vs 11″+18%
  5. Peak brightness700 nits vs 500 nits+40%
  6. Resolution (long side)2,500 px vs 2,112 px+18%
  7. Resolution (short side)1,560 px vs 1,320 px+18%

Why is Tab A1 NxtPaper better than Pad X9 Max?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  2. Weight618 g vs 426 g+45%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx0 vs IPx4
  4. Thickness6.8 mm vs 6.2 mm+9%
Specifications

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Honor Pad X9 MaxHonor Pad X9 Max≈ $3507.8
Design
Weight618 g426 g
Thickness6.8 mm6.2 mm
Height7 mm251.3 mm
Width192.7 mm163.2 mm
Frame—Aluminium
Back—Aluminium
Ingress protectionIP40IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx0IPx4
ColoursGrayAerolite Grey
Display
Screen size13″11″
PanelIPS TFTIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,560 px1,320 px
Resolution (long side)2,500 px2,112 px
Pixel density228 ppi226 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness700 nits500 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.4%85.5%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SnapdragonMediatek Helio G100
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process—6 nm
CPU cores—8
CPU frequency—2.2 GHz
GPU—Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity10,100 mAh8,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W20 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoNo
eSIM—No
Dual SIM—No
Wi-Fi standard—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15
USB—USB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
NFC—No
GPS—No
Features
Stylus support—Yes
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
Sensors—Accelerometer, 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—5 MP
4K front-camera video—No
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagicOS 10—
EU label
Energy classE—
Battery charge cycles1,600—
Endurance per cycle146 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classE—
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