
UAE Price
AED 899
India Price
₹19,999
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Tablet · Honor · 2024
The Honor Pad 9 128GB is Honor's 2024 tablet featuring a 12.1 inches, 424.5 cm2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 8300 mAh battery. At AED 899 in the UAE and ₹19,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor Pad 9 128GB excels with its 12.1-inch 120Hz IPS LCD display offering 500 nits brightness and 1B colors, delivering smooth scrolling and vivid media consumption unmatched in its price bracket. Powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, it handles multitasking and streaming without lag, though it lacks stylus support. The 555g weight makes it easy to hold for hours, perfect for long-form reading, video binge-watching, or classroom use. Battery life lasts 9 hours active use, adequate but not exceptional. Its weakness is the absence of 5G in the base model—LTE only—and no pen compatibility limits creative workflows. In UAE at AED 899, it’s worth it because the screen and performance outclass rivals at this price. In India at ₹19999, it’s overpriced; competing tablets with 5G and better software updates are available for similar cost. Buy only if screen quality and size are your top priorities.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (8 speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 8300 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 8300 mAh |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | N/A |
| 3G bands | N/A |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA |
| Speed | LTE, 5G |
| GPRS | No |
| EDGE | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | No |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 278.2 x 180.1 x 6.9 mm (10.95 x 7.09 x 0.27 in) |
| Weight | 555 g or 568 g (1.22 lb) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
| SIM | Yes (cellular model only) |
| Type | IPS LCD, 1B colors, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ) |
| Size | 12.1 inches, 424.5 cm2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~249 ppi density) |
| Protection | Anti-glare glass |
| Card slot | microSDXC (cellular model only) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Colors | Gray, Blue, White |
| Models | HEY2-W09 |
| Price | About 190 EUR |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 495329 (v9), 470527 (v10) GeekBench: 2724 (v5), 2767 (v6) 3DMark: 608 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1128:1 contrast ratio, 530 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -22.0 LUFS (Excellent) |
| Battery | Active use score 9:18h |
| Announced | 2023, December 21 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, December 21 |
| OS | Android 13, up to 1 major Android upgrades, Magic OS 7.2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Pad 9.
It remains a solid value for basic tasks like streaming, browsing, and light productivity if found at a discounted price. Its 128GB storage and reliable performance make it a practical choice for budget-conscious buyers in 2026.
The Honor Pad 9 128GB is priced at AED 899 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor Pad 9 128GB is priced at ₹19999 in India. It is available through authorized sellers and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera performance is adequate for basic video calls and casual snapshots but lacks detail and low-light capability. It is not designed for photography enthusiasts.
The battery lasts up to 12 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. It provides all-day usage for typical tasks like browsing and streaming.
Ready to buy the Pad 9?
From AED 899 on Amazon UAE and Noon.