The Honor Pad X9 is a competitively priced Android tablet suitable for multimedia, casual gaming, and everyday use. Tablet is focusing on media consumption with a large display and capable processor.
Sleek Design and Premium Build
Honor Pad X9 is designed with a sleek aluminum frame and back panel. Tablet weighs just under 500 grams and is 6.9mm thin, making it lightweight and portable.
The aluminum construction provides a sophisticated feel in Space Grey, with tempered glass protection on the front for everyday resilience. Buttons for power and volume sit on the top edge in landscape orientation, and the design prioritizes media use with minimal bezels and rounded corners.
11.5-inch TFT LCD Display
The Honor Pad X9 features an 11.5-inch TFT LCD display with a 2000 x 1200 pixel resolution (5:3 aspect ratio), 120Hz refresh rate, and 203 ppi density, ideal for smooth media viewing and multitasking in India.
Peak brightness hits 450-452 nits in auto mode (measured), suitable for indoor and moderate outdoor use but limited in direct sunlight. TÜV Rheinland certifications confirm low blue light and flicker-free performance, with added dynamic dimming and circadian night display for eye comfort during long sessions.
No HDR support is included, maintaining standard LCD contrast around 1603:1.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor with Android 13
The Honor Pad X9 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (SM6225) octa-core processor built on a 6nm process, paired with Android 13 running MagicOS 7.1 for efficient daily tasks and media use.
The Snapdragon 685 features four Cortex-A73 performance cores at up to 2.8GHz and four Cortex-A53 efficiency cores at 1.9GHz. It integrates the Adreno 610 GPU clocked at 1260MHz (around 322.6 GFLOPS) and a Hexagon 686 NPU for basic AI tasks, handling casual gaming.
MagicOS 7.1 overlays Android 13 with full Google Play Store support, multi-window modes, and stylus compatibility (pen sold separately) for productivity.
Decent 5MP Rear and Front Cameras
The Honor Pad X9 is equipped with a single 5MP rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture, phase autofocus, and digital stabilization, capable of capturing 1080p video at 30fps. The front camera also has a 5MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, lacking autofocus but supporting 1080p video recording at 30fps for video calls and selfies.
The main camera delivers decent photos with good colors and contrast while front camera offers subpar selfie quality with muted colors and low detail but is adequate for video conferencing. Both cameras have a similar sensor size (approximately 1/5″ with 1.12µm pixel size).
7250mAh Battery with 22.5W Fast Charging
The Honor Pad X9 houses a 7250mAh non-removable Li-Po battery with 22.5W wired fast charging support, delivering strong endurance for media and daily use in India.
Honor Pad X9 achieves around 6.5 hours of continuous HD video playback at maximum brightness in real-world tests, and an active use score of approximately 13 hours.
Pad X9 takes roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes for a full charge using a compatible 22.5W SuperCharge adapter.
Wi-Fi Only Variant
Although LTE versions exist globally with Nano-SIM support, Honor Pad X9 is available in Wi-Fi only configuration for India market.
8GB RAM with 128GB Storage
The Honor Pad X9 is available in India primarily as a single variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The tablet does not support microSD card expansion.
Connectivity and Color Options
The Honor Pad X9 supports dual-band Wi-Fi 5 for wireless internet connections. Bluetooth 5.1 with LE (Low Energy) is available for connecting wireless accessories like headphones and keyboards. GPS functionality is available only on the LTE model.
The Honor Pad X9 features a surround six-speaker system, with two speakers on each side (left and right) and two at the bottom, designed to create a 360-degree immersive sound field by bouncing audio off surfaces.
The tablet does not have NFC, an infrared port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, or FM radio.
The tablet is available in one color only: Space Grey
Competitive Price
The Honor Pad X9 is priced at ₹15,854 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage Wi-Fi-only variant available in India and can be purchase from online retailer. Prices may vary depending on seller and market promotions.