Honor Pad GT2 Pro

Name: Honor Pad GT2 Pro
Brand: Honor
SKU: 83978

Manufacturer: Honor

The Honor Pad GT2 Pro is a large-format Android tablet designed around a 12.5-inch IPS LCD panel running at 165Hz, making it one of the more display-focused options in its category. It ships with a stylus included and runs Android 15 out of the box, offering a broad set of software features including split-screen multitasking, picture-in-picture, dynamic theming, and offline voice recognition. Connectivity is handled through Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, while USB Type-C covers wired transfers and charging.

Under the hood, the device is powered by an octa-core chipset built on a 4nm process, paired with 16GB of RAM running at 4800 MHz and 512GB of internal storage. The CPU configuration spans four distinct clock clusters topping out at 3.3 GHz, supported by an Adreno 750 GPU clocked at 900 MHz. Geekbench 6 results come in at 2213 single-core and 7325 multi-core. The 10100 mAh battery is non-removable and does not support wireless or fast charging, while the rear camera offers 13MP resolution alongside manual controls for ISO, focus, white balance, and exposure.

Pros

The 12.5-inch IPS display runs at 165Hz with a resolution of 3048x2032 pixels, offering sharp visuals at 285 ppi for a tablet of this size
A stylus is included out of the box, adding handwriting and annotation capability without a separate purchase
16GB of RAM paired with 512GB of internal storage provides substantial headroom for multitasking and local content
Wi-Fi 7 support ensures the device is compatible with the latest wireless networking standards, with download speeds up to 10000 Mbits/s
The 10100 mAh battery capacity is sizeable for a tablet, supporting extended use sessions
The 6mm slim profile keeps the chassis notably thin for a 12.5-inch device

Cons

No fast charging or wireless charging is supported, making recharging the large 10100 mAh battery a slow process
The display lacks HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support, limiting compatibility with high dynamic range content
There is no 3.5mm headphone jack and no stereo speakers, restricting audio output options
The device has no cellular module or GPS, limiting its usability away from Wi-Fi networks
No fingerprint scanner or 3D facial recognition is available, leaving the device without hardware-based biometric authentication
There is no external memory slot, so users are limited to the built-in 512GB storage with no option to expand it

Who is this for?

This tablet suits users who spend extended sessions consuming content or working on documents thanks to its large 12.5-inch 165Hz IPS display and generous 10100 mAh battery, which together support prolonged use without frequent recharging. The included stylus and 16GB of RAM make it a practical choice for note-takers, digital artists, and multitaskers who need responsive input and enough memory to keep several applications running smoothly. Connectivity-wise, the Wi-Fi 7 support makes it well suited for home or office environments with modern networking infrastructure, and the multi-user mode adds value for households or light shared-use scenarios.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who need to stay connected on the go will find this device limiting, as it has no cellular module, no GPS, and no Galileo support, making it entirely dependent on Wi-Fi for internet access and unable to provide standalone navigation. Those who prioritize a rich audio-visual experience may also be disappointed, since the display supports no HDR formats and there are no stereo speakers or a 3.5mm headphone jack. Additionally, users who need biometric security — whether via fingerprint or facial recognition — will find neither option available, which could be a drawback in professional or security-conscious environments.

Design:

weight	532 g
thickness	6 mm
width	277.8 mm
height	190.9 mm
volume	318.19212 cm³
Stylus included	✓
Has a detachable keyboard	✕
Has a backlit keyboard	✕
water resistance	None
Has tilt sensitivity	✕

The Honor Pad GT2 Pro has a footprint of 277.8 x 190.9 mm and a 6 mm thickness, keeping its overall volume at just over 318 cm³ despite a 532 g weight. A stylus is included in the box, though it does not support tilt sensitivity. The tablet ships without a detachable keyboard, and there is no backlit keyboard option available. Water resistance is not rated for this device.

Display:

screen size	12.5"
resolution	3048 x 2032 px
pixel density	285 ppi
Display type	LCD, IPS
refresh rate	165Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass	✕
has anti-reflection coating	✕
supports HDR10	✕
has a touch screen	✓
Has sapphire glass display	✕
supports HDR10+	✕
supports Dolby Vision	✕
Has an e-paper display	✕

The Honor Pad GT2 Pro features a 12.5″ IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 3048 x 2032 px at 285 ppi, paired with a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth on-screen motion. The panel does not include branded damage-resistant glass, an anti-reflection coating, or sapphire glass protection. On the HDR front, the display supports neither HDR10, HDR10+, nor Dolby Vision, and it is not an e-paper screen.

Performance:

internal storage	512GB
RAM	16GB
GPU name	Adreno 750
CPU speed	3 x 3.15 & 2 x 2.96 & 2 x 2.26 & 1 x 3.3 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi)	7325
Geekbench 6 result (single)	2213
has an external memory slot	✕
semiconductor size	4 nm
Supports 64-bit	✓
Has integrated LTE	✓
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓
OpenGL version	3.2
DirectX version	DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics	✓
GPU clock speed	900 MHz
L2 cache	1 MB
CPU threads	8 threads
RAM speed	4800 MHz
Has TrustZone	✓
maximum memory amount	24GB
supported displays	1
OpenVG version	1.2
Android version	Android 15
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	12.5W
GPU execution units	3
Uses HMP	✓
L3 cache	12 MB
maximum memory bandwidth	76.6 GB/s
memory channels	2
OpenGL ES version	3.2
eMMC version	5.1
OpenCL version	2

The Honor Pad GT2 Pro is built around an octa-core chipset fabricated on a 4nm process, with CPU threads spread across four clock clusters reaching up to 3.3 GHz, a 12.5W TDP, and support for big.LITTLE and HMP scheduling. It is paired with 16GB of RAM running at 4800 MHz across two memory channels, offering up to 24GB maximum memory support and a peak bandwidth of 76.6 GB/s, alongside 512GB of internal storage via eMMC 5.1 with no external memory slot available. Graphics are handled by an integrated Adreno 750 GPU clocked at 900 MHz with 3 execution units, supporting DirectX 12, OpenGL 3.2, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenVG 1.2, and OpenCL 2, while driving a single display. The SoC includes integrated LTE and ARM TrustZone security, operates as a 64-bit platform, and is backed by 1MB of L2 cache and 12MB of L3 cache. Geekbench 6 scores land at 2213 single-core and 7325 multi-core, and the device runs Android 15.

Cameras:

megapixels (main camera)	13 MP
megapixels (front camera)	8MP
has a flash	✓
has a front camera	✓
has a built-in HDR mode	✓
can create panoramas in-camera	✕
supports slow-motion video recording	✕
has touch autofocus	✓
optical zoom	0x
has a BSI sensor	✕
has manual white balance	✓
has a CMOS sensor	✓
wide aperture (main camera)	2f
supports HDR10 recording	✕
has continuous autofocus when recording movies	✓
supports Dolby Vision recording	✕
Has a front-facing LED flash	✕
number of flash LEDs	1
has manual ISO	✓
has a video light	✓
Has timelapse function	✕
wide aperture (front camera)	2f
Shoots 360° panorama	✕
has a serial shot mode	✕
has built-in optical image stabilization	✕
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities	✕
Has a dual-tone LED flash	✕
has manual focus	✓
Has a RGB LED flash	✕
has manual exposure	✓
has manual shutter speed	✕

The Honor Pad GT2 Pro carries a 13MP rear camera with a CMOS sensor, an f/2 aperture, and a single LED flash, though it lacks a back-illuminated sensor and has no optical zoom or optical image stabilization. Manual controls cover ISO, focus, exposure, and white balance, while touch autofocus and continuous autofocus during video recording are both supported; manual shutter speed, however, is not available. HDR mode is built in, but the camera does not support HDR10 recording, Dolby Vision recording, slow-motion video, timelapse, burst mode, panorama, or 3D capture. The front-facing 8MP camera shares the same f/2 aperture and includes a video light, but has no dedicated LED flash of its own.

Audio:

has aptX	✕
has aptX HD	✕
has LDAC	✕
has aptX Low Latency	✕
has aptX Adaptive	✓
has aptX Lossless	✕
has stereo speakers	✕
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✕
Has a radio	✕

On the audio side, the Honor Pad GT2 Pro supports aptX Adaptive for Bluetooth audio transmission, but does not include aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Lossless, or LDAC. The device has no stereo speakers, no 3.5mm headphone jack, and no built-in radio.

Battery:

battery power	10100 mAh
Supports fast charging	✕
has wireless charging	✕
has a battery level indicator	✓
has a rechargeable battery	✓
has a removable battery	✕

The Honor Pad GT2 Pro houses a 10100 mAh rechargeable battery with a built-in level indicator, but it is sealed and cannot be removed. Neither fast charging nor wireless charging is supported.

Connectivity & Features:

Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
has Mail Privacy Protection	✕
has on-device machine learning	✓
has clipboard warnings	✓
has location privacy options	✓
has camera/microphone privacy options	✓
can block app tracking	✓
blocks cross-site tracking	✕
supports split screen	✓
has Live Text	✓
has notification permissions	✓
has full-page screenshots	✓
has Quick Start	✕
has theme customization	✓
has Wi-Fi password sharing	✕
has PiP	✓
Can play games while they download	✓
has an extra dim mode	✓
can offload apps	✓
has focus modes	✕
has media picker	✓
has dynamic theming	✓
has dark mode	✓
has battery health check	✓
Has USB Type-C	✓
has a cellular module	✕
has 5G support	✕
is a multi-user system	✓
gets direct OS updates	✕
has GPS	✕
has a child lock	✓
has an HDMI output	✕
has NFC	✕
Has a fingerprint scanner	✕
Supports widgets	✓
Bluetooth version	5.4
download speed	10000 MBits/s
has a gyroscope	✓
Is free and open source	✓
Has offline voice recognition	✓
has a compass	✕
upload speed	3500 MBits/s
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Has sharing intents	✓
Has customizable notifications	✓
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
supports Galileo	✕
Has a barometer	✕
has an accelerometer	✓
has voice commands	✓
Has an iris scanner	✕
Has a built-in projector	✕
supports Ethernet	✕
Has an infrared sensor	✕
Tracks the current position of a mobile device	✓

The Honor Pad GT2 Pro supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) alongside Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, and 6E, with download and upload speeds reaching up to 10000 Mbits/s and 3500 Mbits/s respectively, while Bluetooth 5.4 handles wireless peripheral connectivity. The device connects via USB Type-C but has no cellular module, no 5G support, no NFC, no HDMI output, and no Ethernet port. Sensors include a gyroscope and accelerometer, though there is no compass, barometer, or infrared sensor, and positioning relies on device tracking without a dedicated GPS or Galileo receiver. On the software side, the tablet offers a broad set of features including split-screen multitasking, picture-in-picture, dark mode, dynamic theming, theme customization, widgets, full-page screenshots, Live Text, media picker, customizable notifications, clipboard warnings, offline voice recognition, voice commands, child lock, multi-user support, battery health check, app offloading, on-device machine learning, and the ability to play games while downloading. Privacy options cover location, camera and microphone access, and app tracking controls, though cross-site tracking blocking, Mail Privacy Protection, and Wi-Fi password sharing are not available. Focus modes, Quick Start, 3D facial recognition, an iris scanner, a fingerprint scanner, and a built-in projector are all absent, and the device does not receive direct OS vendor updates.

Miscellaneous:

DDR memory version	5
uses multithreading	✓

The Honor Pad GT2 Pro uses DDR5 memory and supports multithreading for handling parallel processing tasks.

Final Verdict

The Honor Pad GT2 Pro is a Wi-Fi-only tablet that makes a clear case for itself as a home or office companion, built around a 12.5-inch 165Hz display with a high-resolution panel, a capable octa-core chipset, and a generous 10100 mAh battery — all complemented by an included stylus that broadens its appeal for note-taking and creative tasks. Its 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage ensure there is little friction in day-to-day use, and Wi-Fi 7 support keeps it well positioned for modern network environments. That said, the absence of cellular connectivity, GPS, biometric authentication, and HDR display support means it is best suited to users whose needs are met within a connected indoor setting rather than those requiring a versatile all-environment device. For that specific audience, the Honor Pad GT2 Pro delivers a well-rounded, content-friendly experience anchored by its display and stylus capabilities.