The Pad X9a has an unusually clear purpose for a midrange tablet. Its 11.5-inch screen gives a reader enough room to leave a document open beside a notes app. The four speakers make it a plausible shared screen for a film later. The appeal has more to do with what fits on the display than how quickly the tablet can finish a demanding job.
In depth
HONOR Pad X9a review
Published
Best forreaders who want a full page or two Android apps on screen at once.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 11.5 inches
- Panel technology
- LCD
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
- Storage
- 128GB
- Operating system
- MagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
Pros
- High-resolution screen for full pages
- Four speakers for shared viewing
Cons
- Limited headroom for demanding games
- Pen inclusion varies by market
Display
- 11.5 inches
- 2508 × 1504
- Up to 120 Hz
At 2508 × 1504, the LCD has room for small labels on a diagram or the footnotes on a page. A refresh ceiling of 120 Hz helps when moving through a long document. With two apps side by side, the trade-off is width. Large text or a third window can quickly make the layout less useful than one full-size page.
Performance & Storage
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
- 6 GB
- 128 GB
The Wi-Fi model here pairs the Snapdragon 685 with 6 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage. That suits a mix of reading, video and correspondence. Buyers choosing a tablet specifically for demanding 3D games should pay closer attention to the processor than to the refresh rate quoted for the screen.
YugaTech found full-page PDFs easy to read on its Philippine X9a sample and could comfortably view two apps together. Demanding games showed uneven frame rates even with the graphics settings turned down. 1
Battery & Charging
- 8,300 mAh typical · 35 W
HONOR specifies an 8,300 mAh battery and charging at up to 35 W. The latter is a ceiling with compatible equipment. If handwritten notes are central to the purchase, check the regional package for the pen before adding its cost to the comparison.
Alternatives
OnePlus's Pad Go 2 offers a slightly larger 12.1-inch canvas. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is the more straightforward purchase for a student who wants a pen supplied with the tablet.
Verdict
Choose the Pad X9a for PDFs, split-screen reading and films. An included pen or stronger game performance is a good reason to narrow the search elsewhere.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- YugaTechHONOR Pad X9a Review » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews (opens in a new tab)https://www.yugatech.com/gadget-reviews/honor-pad-x9a-review/
Full-page reading, split-screen use, and games on a Philippine Pad X9a.