Honor MagicPad 3 Launched With 165Hz Display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 And 12,450mAh Battery

Alongside the launch of its foldable Magic V5, Honor has introduced a new flagship tablet in China: the Honor MagicPad 3. Aimed at users who value creativity and productivity, the tablet combines high-end hardware with a competitive price and a focus on seamless multi-device integration.

The MagicPad 3 features a 13.3-inch LCD display with a 3.2K resolution (3200 x 2136 pixels) and a dynamic refresh rate of up to 165Hz. Users can choose from seven refresh rate levels, including 144Hz, 120Hz, and 60Hz, depending on the task. The screen also offers 1,000 nits peak brightness and includes the Oasis Eye Protection Display, a feature designed to reduce eye fatigue during extended use.

Under the hood, the tablet is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. It includes dual high-performance Wi-Fi antennas and AI-based connection aggregation to improve download and upload speeds. For thermal management, Honor equips the device with two vapor chambers totaling 38,773 mm².

Running Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0.1, the MagicPad 3 supports advanced multitasking and PC-like file management. It also includes smart AI features and allows cross-platform collaboration with Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS devices, enabling fast file transfers.

In terms of imaging, the MagicPad 3 houses a dual rear camera setup: a 13 MP main sensor (f/2.0) and a 2 MP macro lens (f/2.4). A 9 MP front-facing camera (f/2.2) is provided for selfies and video calls.

One of the standout features is the large 12,450 mAh “Qinghai Lake” battery, which supports 66W fast charging. According to Honor, the tablet can deliver up to 18 hours of video playback. The built-in Honor E2 efficiency chip and smart power management system are designed to maintain battery health for over 1,000 days.

Additional features include an eight-speaker setup with third-generation spatial audio and support for LDAC and aptX Adaptive codecs. The tablet supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. It measures just 5.79 mm thick and weighs 595 grams.

Pricing and Availability

The Honor MagicPad 3 is available in China in Moonlight White, Glimmer Gold, and Starry Grey. Official prices are:

• 8 GB + 256 GB – ¥2,999 (~$412)

• 12 GB + 256 GB – ¥3,299 (~$454)

• 16 GB + 512 GB – ¥3,699 (~$509)

• 16 GB + 1 TB – ¥4,199 (~$578)

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