Design:
| weight |
475 g |
| thickness |
6.8 mm |
| width |
267.3 mm |
| height |
167.4 mm |
| volume |
304.272936 cm³ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| Has a detachable keyboard |
✕ |
| Has a backlit keyboard |
✕ |
| water resistance |
None |
| Has tilt sensitivity |
✕ |
The design of the Honor Pad X9a is sleek and practical, with a compact form that measures 267.3 mm in width and 167.4 mm in height. It has a slim profile, with a thickness of just 6.8 mm and a weight of 475 g, making it easy to handle and carry. The tablet does not include a stylus or a detachable keyboard, and lacks a backlit keyboard. Additionally, it does not offer water resistance or tilt sensitivity for the pen, focusing instead on a simple, user-friendly design.
Display:
| screen size |
11.5" |
| resolution |
2508 x 1504 px |
| pixel density |
254 ppi |
| Display type |
LCD, IPS |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
The Honor Pad X9a features a large 11.5″ LCD display with a resolution of 2508 x 1504 px, providing a sharp visual experience. The screen offers a pixel density of 254 ppi, ensuring clear and detailed images. Additionally, the display supports a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, making it responsive for touch input, although it does not include features like branded damage-resistant glass, HDR support, or sapphire glass.
Performance:
| internal storage |
128GB |
| RAM |
8GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G |
| GPU name |
Adreno 610 |
| CPU speed |
4 x 2.8 & 4 x 1.9 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
1510 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
473 |
| has an external memory slot |
✓ |
| semiconductor size |
6 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| GPU clock speed |
1260 MHz |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| RAM speed |
2133 MHz |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| GPU turbo |
1260 MHz |
| maximum memory amount |
16GB |
| Android version |
Android 15 |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
17 GB/s |
| OpenGL ES version |
3.2 |
| eMMC version |
5.1 |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
The Honor Pad X9a is equipped with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, offering a solid performance for most tasks. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G chipset and integrated Adreno 610 GPU, it supports smooth multitasking and gaming at moderate settings. The CPU features 8 threads with a total clock speed of 2.8 GHz, while the GPU operates at a clock speed of 1260 MHz, providing good overall performance. Additionally, the device supports expandable storage via an external memory slot and runs Android 15 with a 64-bit architecture.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
8 MP |
| megapixels (front camera) |
5MP |
| video recording (main camera) |
1080 x 30 fps |
| has a flash |
✕ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
2f |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a video light |
✕ |
| Has timelapse function |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✕ |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
The Honor Pad X9a features an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera, both offering solid functionality for photography and video. The main camera supports 1080p video recording at 30 fps and includes useful features like HDR and a wide aperture of f/2, ensuring good image quality in various conditions. It also supports slow-motion video recording, continuous autofocus, and manual adjustments for white balance, ISO, focus, and exposure. The front camera does not have a flash, but it can capture clear selfies with manual settings for added control.
Audio:
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
The Honor Pad X9a is equipped with stereo speakers, delivering immersive sound quality for media playback. However, it does not feature a 3.5 mm audio jack or a built-in radio, limiting audio connectivity options to wireless or Bluetooth devices.
Battery:
| battery power |
8300 mAh |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
The Honor Pad X9a is equipped with an 8300 mAh rechargeable battery, ensuring extended usage throughout the day. It supports fast charging for quick power-ups, but lacks wireless charging. The tablet also includes a battery level indicator, though the battery is not removable.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
March 2025 |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 |
5.1 |
| download speed |
390 MBits/s |
| has a gyroscope |
✕ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✕ |
| upload speed |
150 MBits/s |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✕ |
| 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 X9a offers a range of connectivity and features to enhance user experience. It supports Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5 for fast internet access and includes Bluetooth 5.1 for seamless wireless connections. Notable features include on-device machine learning, split screen functionality, and a variety of privacy options such as camera/mic access controls and location privacy. The device also supports features like Live Text, customizable notifications, and USB Type-C connectivity, making it a versatile and user-friendly tablet.
Miscellaneous:
| Geekbench 5 result (single) |
442 |
| Geekbench 5 result (multi) |
1787 |
| DDR memory version |
4 |
The device delivers solid performance with a Geekbench 5 multi-core score of 1787 and a single-core score of 442, ensuring smooth multitasking and fast app performance. It also features DDR4 memory for improved data processing speed and overall efficiency.