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HONOR has confirmed the full specifications for its latest flagship Android tablet, the MagicPad 4. The device is set to go on sale globally from 2 March 2026, arriving in Grey and White colourways. UK pricing has not yet been confirmed, though HONOR is currently running an early bird voucher promotion worth up to £200 through its UK store.
The MagicPad 4 is the first tablet to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform, and HONOR is positioning it as a direct competitor to the iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 series. With a thickness of just 4.8mm and a weight of approximately 450g, HONOR claims it is the thinnest tablet currently available.
Design and build
At 273.4mm wide, 178.8mm tall, and just 4.8mm thick, the MagicPad 4 is noticeably slimmer than its predecessor, the MagicPad 3, which measured 5.8mm. It is also thinner than the iPad Pro at 5.1mm and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 at around 5.5mm. The weight has dropped significantly too, coming in at approximately 450g compared to the MagicPad 3’s 595g, which is a reduction of 145g.
That is an impressive engineering achievement, particularly when you consider that HONOR has still managed to fit a large battery and eight speakers into this chassis. The two colour options, Grey and White, keep things simple and professional.
Display specifications
The MagicPad 4 features a 12.3-inch OLED display, which represents a notable change from the MagicPad 3 that used a 13.3-inch LCD panel. While the screen is physically smaller, the switch to OLED should bring substantial improvements in contrast, black levels, and colour accuracy. The MagicPad 2 previously used an OLED panel that was well received, so this looks like a return to form for the series after the MagicPad 3’s LCD was met with some disappointment.
The screen-to-body ratio sits at 93%, achieved with 4mm ultra-narrow bezels around the display. Resolution is set at 3000 x 1920 pixels, giving a pixel density of 290 PPI, which should deliver sharp text and detailed imagery at normal viewing distances.
HONOR has pushed the refresh rate up to 165Hz, which is higher than most competing tablets on the market. The display supports five refresh rate settings at 165Hz, 144Hz, 120Hz, 90Hz, and 60Hz, which should allow the software to balance smoothness against battery life depending on the content being displayed.
Peak brightness is quoted at 2,400 nits, which if accurate would make this one of the brightest tablet displays available. This figure is measured under HDR content or strong ambient light conditions, so typical usage will be lower, but it should ensure excellent outdoor visibility.
The display supports 1.07 billion colours through 10-bit colour depth. It is worth noting that this is achieved through 8-bit hardware with a 2-bit software algorithm extension, which is a common approach across the industry but worth being aware of. The panel carries TUV Rheinland certifications for both flicker-free operation and low blue light emission.
HONOR has also included 5,280Hz PWM dimming, which is a very high frequency that should minimise any flickering artifacts at low brightness levels. This is a meaningful specification for users who are sensitive to PWM flickering, and it is well above the threshold where most people would notice any issues. Additional eye comfort features include what HONOR calls Chip-Level AI Defocus Display and DOT Eye Comfort, though the practical effectiveness of these features will need to be assessed during hands-on testing.
Processor and memory
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform makes the MagicPad 4 the first tablet to ship with this chipset. The CPU configuration comprises two prime cores clocked at 3.8GHz alongside six performance cores at 3.32GHz. This is a different variant to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 found in flagship smartphones, but it should still deliver performance that surpasses any current Android tablet on the market.
Two memory configurations are available: 12GB of RAM with 256GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM with 512GB of storage. There is no mention of microSD card expansion in the specification sheet, so these storage options appear to be the only choices available. For users who store a lot of media locally, the 512GB model would be the safer option.
Camera specifications
The rear camera is a 13MP sensor with autofocus and an F2.0 aperture. The front-facing camera is a 9MP fixed-focus unit with an F2.2 aperture. Neither of these specifications are particularly noteworthy, but tablet cameras are rarely a priority for most users. The rear camera should handle document scanning and basic photography adequately, while the front camera will serve for video calls.
Battery and charging
HONOR has fitted a 10,100mAh battery (typical capacity, with a rated capacity of 10,000mAh) into the MagicPad 4’s 4.8mm thin frame. That is a substantial cell for a device this thin, and it is broadly in line with the MagicPad 3’s battery capacity despite the significant reduction in thickness.
Charging is handled via USB Type-C with support for 66W wired charging. HONOR has used 66W charging across several of its recent tablets, and it should allow the large battery to be topped up in a reasonable amount of time. There is no mention of wireless charging, which is expected at this price point for a tablet.
Audio
The MagicPad 4 includes an eight-speaker setup with HONOR Spatial Audio support. It also carries HONOR Sound branding with DTS X:Ultra, Spatial Audio, and IMAX Enhanced certifications. The MagicPad series has generally performed well in the audio department, and eight speakers in a tablet this thin is a strong specification on paper.
HONOR does note that supported apps for the spatial audio features are still being adapted, so the full audio experience may depend on which applications you use.
Connectivity
Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) with support for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands and 2×2 MIMO. Wi-Fi 7 support is a welcome addition that should provide faster and more stable wireless connections for users with compatible routers, though the real-world benefits will depend on your network setup.
Bluetooth 6.0 is included, which is the latest standard available. The USB Type-C port supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 data transfer speeds, which means maximum theoretical throughput of 5Gbps for external storage and peripherals.
There is no mention of a cellular model in the specification sheet, suggesting the MagicPad 4 is Wi-Fi only at launch.
Software and smart features
The MagicPad 4 runs MagicOS 10 based on Android 16. HONOR has included a comprehensive suite of AI-powered productivity features under the AI Efficient Office umbrella, including AI Writing Tools, AI Meeting Agent, AI Memo, AI Summary, AI Speech to Text, AI Meeting Minutes, Smart Reminder, and AI Voiceprint Noise Cancellation.
The meeting-focused AI tools are particularly interesting. The AI Meeting Agent and AI Meeting Minutes features suggest that HONOR is targeting the tablet at professional and productivity use cases, allowing users to have meetings transcribed and summarised automatically.
Smart connectivity features include HONOR Connect, Magic Portal, and HONOR OneTap, which enable cross-device functionality within the HONOR ecosystem and, reportedly, with devices from other manufacturers including Mac computers.
The PC-Class Productivity suite rounds out the software offering with features including PC-Class File Management, PC-Class Task Switching, PC-Class Multi-Window, PC-Class Dock, PC-Class Desktop, PC-Class Browser, and a dedicated PC mode. These features aim to provide a more desktop-like experience when using the tablet for productivity tasks, which could make the MagicPad 4 a viable laptop replacement for some users.
Availability
The HONOR MagicPad 4 will be available from 2 March 2026 at 09:00 UTC through HONOR’s website. It will be offered in Grey and White. UK pricing has not yet been confirmed, but HONOR is currently offering early bird vouchers worth up to £200 for those who register their interest through the HONOR UK store. For reference, the outgoing MagicPad 3 launched at £599.99 in the UK.
HONOR MagicPad 4 Review
I am currently reviewing the new MagicPad 4, and the embargo for this lifts on the 1st of March at 13:00 UK time. I will aim to have my review live for then.
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