UAE Price
AED 1,049
India Price
₹22,999
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Tablet · Honor · 2024
The Honor Pad 9 256GB 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 1,049 in the UAE and ₹22,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor Pad 9 256GB shines with its 12.1-inch 2560x1600 LCD panel, offering sharp text and vibrant colors for extended reading or video streaming, though it lacks a high refresh rate. Powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Android 13 with Magic OS 7.2, it handles multitasking and media smoothly but stumbles under heavy gaming or pro apps. Stylus support is absent, limiting creative workflows. The 8300 mAh battery delivers over 9 hours of active use, a standout for all-day consumption. At 555–568g, it’s heavy for prolonged one-handed use. In UAE at AED 1049, it’s value because the screen size and battery life outperform rivals in this price bracket. In India at ₹22999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Samsung Tab A9+ offer similar screens with better software support at lower cost. Skip if you need stylus precision or high refresh rates.
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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 | 256 |
| 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.
Yes, it remains a solid value for basic tasks like streaming, browsing, and light productivity due to its ample 256GB storage and affordable price point. It’s ideal for users seeking a no-frills tablet without needing cutting-edge performance.
The Honor Pad 9 256GB is priced at AED 1049 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor Pad 9 256GB is priced at ₹22999 in India. It is available through authorized sellers and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The Honor Pad 9 256GB has basic rear and front cameras suitable for video calls and occasional snapshots. Image quality is adequate in good lighting but lacks detail and low-light performance.
The Honor Pad 9 256GB offers 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 1,049 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
