Honor MagicPad 3 Pro VS Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 have similar slim profiles, but there are a few differences in their design. The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro has a weight of 595 g and a thickness of 5.8 mm, while the Galaxy Tab S11 is lighter at 471 g and slightly thinner at 5.5 mm. In terms of overall volume, the MagicPad 3 Pro is larger, with a volume of 343.31 cm³ compared to the Tab S11's 230.74 cm³, reflecting its larger dimensions (293.9 mm in width and 201.4 mm in height) versus the Tab S11's 253.8 mm width and 165.3 mm height.

In terms of features, the Galaxy Tab S11 includes a stylus, while the MagicPad 3 Pro does not. The Tab S11 also offers water resistance, specifically being waterproof, a feature the MagicPad 3 Pro lacks, as it has no water resistance rating. Both devices do not have a detachable or backlit keyboard, and neither has tilt sensitivity.

Overall, the two tablets differ mainly in weight, dimensions, and special features like stylus inclusion and water resistance. The MagicPad 3 Pro is the bulkier of the two, while the Tab S11 stands out with its waterproofing and stylus support.

The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 feature different display sizes and technologies. The MagicPad 3 Pro offers a larger 13.3″ screen, while the Tab S11 has a more compact 11″ display. In terms of resolution, the MagicPad 3 Pro has a higher 3200 x 2136 px resolution compared to the Tab S11's 2560 x 1600 px, which results in a sharper display on the MagicPad 3 Pro. The MagicPad 3 Pro also boasts a slightly higher pixel density of 289 ppi, while the Tab S11 has a pixel density of 274 ppi.

The two tablets also differ in display technology. The MagicPad 3 Pro uses an IPS LCD display, while the Tab S11 features an OLED/AMOLED screen. The MagicPad 3 Pro supports a faster 165Hz refresh rate, while the Tab S11 supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The Tab S11 also includes an anti-reflection coating, a feature not present on the MagicPad 3 Pro. Additionally, the Tab S11 supports HDR10 and HDR10+, which the MagicPad 3 Pro does not.

Both tablets offer a touch screen, but neither has branded damage-resistant glass or sapphire glass. The MagicPad 3 Pro does not support HDR10 or Dolby Vision, while the Tab S11 supports both HDR10 and HDR10+ but not Dolby Vision.

Both the Honor MagicPad 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 offer impressive performance specifications, but with a few key differences. The MagicPad 3 Pro is equipped with 16GB of RAM, while the Tab S11 comes with 12GB of RAM. Both tablets feature 512GB of internal storage, but the Tab S11 does include an external memory slot, a feature not found on the MagicPad 3 Pro.

When it comes to the chipset, the MagicPad 3 Pro runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with an octa-core CPU (2 cores at 4.6 GHz and 6 cores at 3.62 GHz) and an Adreno 830 GPU. The Galaxy Tab S11 uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus, also with an octa-core CPU (1 core at 3.73 GHz, 4 cores at 3.3 GHz, and 3 cores at 2.4 GHz) paired with the Immortalis G925 GPU. Both tablets use a 3 nm semiconductor size, support 64-bit architecture, and feature big.LITTLE technology, but the MagicPad 3 Pro has a slightly higher CPU clock speed (2 x 4.6 GHz vs 1 x 3.73 GHz) and a higher GPU clock speed (1200 MHz vs 1300 MHz).

In terms of performance benchmarks, the MagicPad 3 Pro scored 10059 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test and 3234 in the single-core test, while the Tab S11 achieved 8969 in the multi-core test and 2874 in the single-core test. Both devices have 8 CPU threads and use HMP (heterogeneous multi-processing), but the MagicPad 3 Pro features a slightly larger L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB) and a slightly higher maximum memory bandwidth (85.1 GB/s vs 85.3 GB/s). However, the Tab S11 lacks support for ECC memory, which the MagicPad 3 Pro supports.

The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 both feature 13 MP main cameras, but the MagicPad 3 Pro includes an additional 2 MP camera. Both devices can record video at 2160 x 30 fps. Both tablets also have a flash, a front camera, built-in HDR mode, and touch autofocus. Neither device can create panoramas in-camera or shoot 360° panoramas, and neither supports Dolby Vision recording.

In terms of camera features, the MagicPad 3 Pro supports manual ISO, white balance, and exposure, and it has a video light. It also includes a single flash LED, but lacks a front-facing LED flash or optical image stabilization. Similarly, the Tab S11 has the same camera features, such as manual ISO, white balance, and exposure, along with a video light and a single flash LED. However, the Tab S11 stands out with its support for slow-motion video recording, which the MagicPad 3 Pro does not offer.

Both tablets have similar overall camera specifications, with the main difference being the additional 2 MP camera on the MagicPad 3 Pro and the Tab S11's slow-motion video capability. Neither device offers advanced features like optical image stabilization, dual-tone LED flash, or 3D photo/video recording.

The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 both feature stereo speakers, but there are significant differences in their audio capabilities. The MagicPad 3 Pro supports a variety of aptX audio codecs, including aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive. However, it lacks support for LDAC, aptX Low Latency, and aptX Lossless. In contrast, the Galaxy Tab S11 does not support any of the aptX codecs, including aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless, and it also lacks LDAC support.

Both tablets do not include a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, and neither device features a radio. Despite these similarities, the MagicPad 3 Pro offers a broader range of audio codec support compared to the Tab S11, which is limited in this regard.

In summary, while both tablets have stereo speakers and lack a 3.5 mm audio jack or radio, the MagicPad 3 Pro stands out with its support for multiple aptX codecs, providing more options for high-quality wireless audio compared to the Tab S11.

The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 have notable differences in their battery specifications. The MagicPad 3 Pro is equipped with a larger 12450 mAh battery, while the Tab S11 features a smaller 8400 mAh battery. Both tablets support fast charging and have a rechargeable, non-removable battery. They also both include a battery level indicator, but neither device supports wireless charging.

Both devices are similar in terms of their rechargeable battery capabilities, with neither offering a removable battery. The main difference lies in the battery capacity, with the MagicPad 3 Pro having a significantly larger battery compared to the Tab S11.

In summary, while both tablets offer fast charging and similar battery features, the MagicPad 3 Pro has the advantage of a larger battery, which could potentially provide longer usage time compared to the Tab S11.

The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 offer a range of connectivity and feature options, with some key differences between them. Both devices support Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 6, but the Galaxy Tab S11 also includes Wi-Fi 6E, providing access to the newer 6 GHz Wi-Fi band. The MagicPad 3 Pro supports Wi-Fi 7, the latest Wi-Fi standard, which is not available on the Tab S11. In terms of Bluetooth, the MagicPad 3 Pro uses Bluetooth 6, while the Tab S11 uses Bluetooth 5.4, which is a slightly older version. The download speed of the MagicPad 3 Pro is 10000 MBits/s, which is higher than the Tab S11's 7300 MBits/s.

In terms of cellular connectivity, the Tab S11 includes both a cellular module and 5G support, while the MagicPad 3 Pro lacks these features. The Tab S11 also includes GPS, which the MagicPad 3 Pro does not have. Additionally, the Galaxy Tab S11 supports Galileo, while the MagicPad 3 Pro does not.

Both tablets support a range of useful features, including on-device machine learning, clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and camera/microphone privacy options. They also both support split screen, PiP (Picture in Picture), dark mode, and customizable notifications. Neither device includes a built-in projector, infrared sensor, or Ethernet support, and both tablets lack a fingerprint scanner, though the Tab S11 includes one. The MagicPad 3 Pro offers some unique options like Wi-Fi password sharing and dynamic theming, which are not present on the Tab S11.

Both the Honor MagicPad 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 use DDR5 memory, ensuring a high level of performance. Additionally, both devices support multithreading, allowing them to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, which improves overall efficiency when running complex or multitasking applications.

These two tablets are identical in their memory version and multithreading capabilities, offering the same technical specifications in this area. No further differences are present in this group.

In summary, the MagicPad 3 Pro and Tab S11 both offer DDR5 memory and multithreading support, making them similar in terms of memory performance and multitasking capabilities.