Key Takeaways
1. The Honor MagicPad 3 is now available in Western Europe, starting at £599.99, after its initial launch in China in July 2025.
2. It features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and offers up to 16 GB of RAM, with a storage option of up to 512 GB in the Western European release.
3. The tablet has a 13.3-inch IPS display with a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, although it lacks the OLED screen found in its predecessor.
4. It is powered by a 12,450 mAh battery with 66 W wired fast charging, while the charging speed remains the same as the previous model.
5. The design is slim at 5.79 mm thick and weighs 595 grams, featuring a dual rear camera setup (13 MP and 2 MP) and a 9 MP front camera.
Honor has broadened the reach of its sleek and lightweight MagicPad 3. This tablet was first introduced in China back in July 2025, and it has recently become available in the UK. Now, the device is launched in Western Europe, with a starting price of £599.99.
Specifications and Performance
The MagicPad 3 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which is Qualcomm’s latest flagship system on chip (SoC). Honor has combined it with as much as 16 GB of RAM, and although there is a version that offers 1 TB of storage, the one released in Western Europe only supports up to 512 GB.
Display and Features
As we mentioned in our initial coverage, the SoC provides a slight improvement over its predecessor, but the display has taken a step back. The MagicPad 2 had an OLED screen, whereas the new model comes with a 13.3-inch IPS display. On the upside, it boasts a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz compared to the 144 Hz of the previous version, resulting in more fluid visuals.
Battery and Charging
Powering the MagicPad 3 is a 12,450 mAh Si/C battery, which is an improvement over the 10,500 mAh battery used in the prior model (165 W Anker 25K power bank curr. $94.49 on Amazon). Nevertheless, the charging speed remains unchanged. Specifically, this new tablet supports 66 W wired fast charging along with 5 W reverse wired charging.
Camera and Design
In terms of photography, the Honor MagicPad 3 comes with two rear cameras, featuring a primary 13 MP sensor and a 2 MP macro lens, while the front side has a 9 MP selfie camera.
The tablet’s other impressive features include a slim design, measuring just 5.79 mm in thickness, and it weighs only 595 grams. It also has an eight-speaker setup that supports spatial audio and is compatible with IMAX Enhanced. For more details, you can check out our coverage from its launch in China.