Honor has announced the Honor MagicPad 3 at its latest event in China, the device has been launched along with the Magic V5 foldable. Sports a Unibody Aluminum design with an 8.8mm thickness […] Described as the thinnest large-screen LCD tablet available, the Honor MagicPad 3 has a thickness of only 5.79mm and a lightweight of 595 grams, which is portable and powerful whatever you want to do.
The centerpiece of the Honor MagicPad 3 is a 13.3 inch, 3200 x 2136 pixel 3.2K LCD display with 291 pixels per inch. There’s a dynamic refresh rate of 165Hz, seven levels in total with 144Hz, 120Hz and 60Hz – meaning that you’ll get a smooth experience for productivity alongside entertainment. The screen reaches 1000 nits peak brightness for HDR content and a contrast ratio of 1500:1. Comfort in viewing is a relief for everyone with the Oasis Eye Protection from Honor, it reduces eye strain and fatigue with both a global DC dimming and AI supported light adjustment.
Performance is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor for ultraflagship speed and AI computing on Honor MagicPad 3. Featuring dual high-performance Wi-Fi antennas and AI-powered aggregation fora more stable connection, the M6 Max’s download and upload speeds are among the fastest in its class, making it a leading tablet for productivity.
As for thermal management, the Honor MagicPad 3 uses a 13-layer Ice-Sealed cooling system as well that comprises two vapor chambers and graphite, spanning over 38,773mm² to handle heat. It is powered by MagicOS 9.0.1 based on Android 15 operating system with enhanced multitasking, PC-level file management and multi-device collaboration. The tablet supports smooth interaction between Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS devices, as well as fast transmission and intelligent application continuity.
AI-based features also add to the Honor MagicPad 3 experience to provide benefits such as the auto summary of meeting, voice-to-text transcription of one’s speech with speaker identification, and smart PPT generation. These make the tablet perfect for professionals and students.
The Honor MagicPad 3 also carries a dual rear camera system that has a 13MP primary sensor along with a 2MP macro lens. 9MP front camera provides satisfaction with video calls and memorable moments with facial recognition.
One of the all-new tablet’s highlights is its 12,450mAh Qinghai Lake battery that offers up to 18 hours of offline video playback and 11 hours of video conferencing. It is equipped with the Dujiangyan AI Power Management System and the Honor E2 chip ensuring it retains its long-term battery health – more than 1,000 days of use in normal conditions.
Audio is just as good, thanks to 8 speakers that push out more combined than 95W of power and provides spatial audio for immersive sounds. The Honor MagicPad 3 also features Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and recent codecs like LDAC and aptX Adaptive.
A magnetic smart keyboard and the Magic-Pencil 3 stylus are offered as optional accessories by Honor. Keyboard is with 1.6mm key travel and pressure sensitive glass touchpad, Stylus supports 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, intelligent handwriting experience with realistic ink input.
Honor MagicPad 3 Price and Models:
8GB + 256GB – ¥2999 (~$418)
12GB + 256GB – ¥3299 (~$460)
16GB + 512GB – ¥3699 (~$516)
16GB + 1TB – ¥4199 (~$586)
Comes in three different colors: Moonlight White, Glimmer Gold and Starry Grey.
Summary
Boasting flagship specs, super slim dimensions, power Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and productivity-focused features, the Honor MagicPad 3 makes the cut for a premium large-screen tablet. Ideal for students, professionals and creatives, the device blends performance, design and innovation at a competitive price.
