Honor unveils new 165Hz OLED tablet with flagship specs and large battery

Key Takeaways

The MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 features a smaller 12.3-inch OLED display with a high 165Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 3,000 nits, and advanced viewing technologies, offering improved display quality over the previous 13.3-inch model.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, slightly lower than the Elite version, and has a reduced battery capacity of 10,100 mAh for a thinner, lighter design (450 grams, 4.8mm thick).
The tablet supports PC-like productivity with dedicated PC mode, external display output, and a keyboard folio accessory, targeting both gaming and productivity users.
Prices in China start at CNY 3,999 ($586) for the entry model, with higher configurations costing up to CNY 5,699 ($835); globally, an almost identical MagicPad 4 is available with slightly lower peak brightness.

New Honor MagicPad 3 Pro: Compact Yet Powerful

Honor is back with a fresh version of their MagicPad 3 Pro, now smaller and possibly more portable. The upgraded model now sports a 12.3-inch screen, a switch from the previous 13.3-inch display. But it’s not just about size, there’s a lot more to this new tablet. The specs vary across the board making it an interesting choice for users who likes a sleek design but also want good features.

Performance and Battery Life

The MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a powerful flagship processor. Yet, it’s a step down from the Elite Gen 5 chipset found in the larger 13.3-inch version. The smaller size makes it lighter and easier to carry, but this comes with a trade-off, particularly with battery size. The smaller tablet features a 10,100 mAh battery, in comparison to the 12,450 mAh in the larger model. However, the design improvements include a thinner body at just 4.8mm and less weight — only 450 grams—making it quite portable overall.

Display Technology and Gaming Features

The main highlight remains the display upgrade. The MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 has a vibrant 165Hz OLED panel, offering peak brightness up to 3,000 nits, making it quite bright especially outdoors. The bezels are kept minimal at 3.9mm for an immersive experience. The display incorporates cutting-edge technologies like 5,280Hz PWM dimming to reduce flickering, enhancing viewing comfort. Additionally, gaming features like super-resolution are integrated, which can help boost gaming visuals on the OLED screen, catering to gamers who demands sharp graphics.

Multitasking and Global Launch

For productivity lovers, the MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 supports a dedicated PC mode, including external display output and a keyboard folio. This transforms the tablet into a lean, mean work machine, bridging the gap between tablet and laptop. In China, the starting price is set at CNY 3,999 (~~$586) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version. The top-tier configuration with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage costs CNY 5,699 (~~$835). In the international market, the MagicPad 4 with similar specs is already available, although it bumps the peak brightness rating to 2,400 nits compared to this model’s 3,000 nits.

Source: www.honor.com