Apple iPad Air 13-inch vs Honor Pad X 9 B Max 128GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor Pad X 9 B Max 128GB is cheaper by SAR 3,060 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 3,060
- Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
The deciding difference here: screen refresh rate and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Display type
IPSLCDResolution
2732 x 20482500 x 1560Screen refresh rate
60 Hz✓ 120 Hz
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 3,989 | SAR 929 |
| Memory (RAM) | — | 4 GB |
| Processor | Apple M4 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 |
| Battery capacity | 9,705 mAh | 10,100 mAh |
| Keyboard support | Yes | — |
| Screen size | 13 in | 13 in |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular (SIM) | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | IPS | LCD |
| Resolution | 2732 x 2048 | 2500 x 1560 |
| Screen refresh rate | 60 Hz | ✓ 120 Hz |
| Operating system | — | MagicOS 10 |
| Colour | — | Grey |
| Dimensions | 28.06 x 21.49 x 0.61 cm | 29.8 x 19.3 x 0.7 cm |
| Weight | 616 g | 618 g |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in screen size between the Apple iPad Air 13-inch and the Honor Pad X 9 B Max 128GB?
No difference here: screen size is 13 in on both.
What is the difference in processor between the Apple iPad Air 13-inch and the Honor Pad X 9 B Max 128GB?
Apple iPad Air 13-inch: Apple M4; Honor Pad X 9 B Max 128GB: Snapdragon 6s Gen 2. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPad Air 13-inch and the Honor Pad X 9 B Max 128GB?
No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.
What is the difference in stylus support between the Apple iPad Air 13-inch and the Honor Pad X 9 B Max 128GB?
No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.