Honor Pad 8 128GB vs Honor Pad X9b Max 128GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor Pad 8 128GB is cheaper by SAR 290 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Honor Pad 8 128GB if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 290
- Lower weight: 520 g vs 618 g
- Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Bigger battery for longer sessions (10,100 mAh vs 7,250 mAh)
- Larger screen size: 13 in vs 12 in · slight difference
The deciding difference here: screen refresh rate and battery capacity and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Screen size
12 in✓ 13 inResolution
2000 x 12002500 x 1560Screen refresh rate
60 Hz✓ 120 Hz
Specifications side by side
15 of 15 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 729 | SAR 1,019 |
| Screen size | 12 in | ✓ 13 in |
| Processor | Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 |
| Battery capacity | 7,250 mAh | ✓ 10,100 mAh |
| Stylus support | — | Yes |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Cellular (SIM) | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | LCD | — |
| Resolution | 2000 x 1200 | 2500 x 1560 |
| Screen refresh rate | 60 Hz | ✓ 120 Hz |
| Operating system | Android | MagicOS 10 |
| Connectivity | WI-FI | Wi-Fi |
| Release year | — | 2026 |
| Dimensions | 27.8L x 17.4W x 0.7Th centimeters cm | — |
| Weight | ✓ 520 g | 618 g |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in screen size between the Honor Pad 8 128GB and the Honor Pad X9b Max 128GB?
Screen size is higher on the Honor Pad X9b Max 128GB: 13 in vs 12 in on the Honor Pad 8 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in processor between the Honor Pad 8 128GB and the Honor Pad X9b Max 128GB?
Honor Pad 8 128GB: Snapdragon 680; Honor Pad X9b 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 Honor Pad 8 128GB and the Honor Pad X9b Max 128GB?
No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.
What is the difference in cellular (SIM) between the Honor Pad 8 128GB and the Honor Pad X9b Max 128GB?
No difference here: cellular (SIM) is Yes on both.