The world’s first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 tablet, the HONOR MagicPad 3 Pro, launched in China. Learn about its price and features.

HONOR has launched the HONOR MagicPad 3 tablet in China alongside the Honor Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro phones. It’s notable for being the world’s first tablet with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This chipset is the fastest ever. Until now, it’s only been used in mobile phones, but Honor has incorporated it into a tablet, offering excellent performance. It’s likely to appeal to gaming enthusiasts, professional users, and people of all backgrounds. Let’s explore the price and specifications in detail.

The HONOR MagicPad 3 will be available in three color options: Floating Gold, Moon Shadow White, and Starry Sky Gray. The 12GB + 256GB model is priced at 3,799 yuan (approximately Rs. 46,800). The 12GB + 512GB variant is priced at 4,399 Yuan (approximately Rs. 54,200) and the 16GB + 512GB variant at 4,699 Yuan (approximately Rs. 57,900).

The latest HONOR MagicPad 3 Pro features a 13.3-inch 3.2K LCD display. It offers a 3200 x 2136 pixel resolution and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz. Its 91% screen-to-body ratio and 3:2 aspect ratio make it special. The display has a peak brightness of 1100 nits. It is HDR Vivid and IMAX Enhanced certified. You will also find advanced features like AI Defocus Eye Protection, Dry Eye Friendliness, Natural Light-like Display, and Motion Sickness Relief Display.

In terms of performance, this is the world’s first tablet. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It features the HONOR Phantom Engine 3.0, an ultra-thin stainless steel VC cooling system, and PC-level Q-Sync technology, ensuring a seamless experience. The tablet comes in 12GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage. The operating system runs on MagicOS 10 and Android 16.

The rear camera features a 13MP primary camera and a 2MP macro camera, while the front camera features a 9MP camera. Power is provided by a large 12450mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging and 23W wired reverse charging.

For audio, it has 8 speakers and 3 microphones that can deliver a 3D spatial audio experience. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and a USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 1) port. The tablet also features the company’s HONOR E2 Efficiency Chip and AI power management system.

The HONOR MagicPad 3 could be aimed at users seeking premium performance. It could compete with tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus 5G and OnePlus Pad 3.