Honor MagicPad 4: The World’s Thinnest Tablet Launches with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Honor has officially unveiled the MagicPad 4, a novel Android tablet positioned to compete with leading devices from Apple and Samsung. The tablet, launched ahead of its global debut at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, boasts an exceptionally slim profile and high-complete specifications.

Ultra-Slim Design and Display

The Honor MagicPad 4 measures just 4.8mm thick, making it the slimmest tablet currently available, according to Honor Tech Advisor. This is thinner than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (5.5mm) and the iPad Pro (M5) (5.1mm). Despite its slim design, the tablet weighs approximately 450g and features a 12.3-inch OLED display with a resolution of 3000 x 1920 pixels GizGuide. The display offers a variable refresh rate of up to 165Hz, enhancing visual smoothness for gaming and general use, and a peak brightness of 2400 nits GizGuide.

Performance and Battery

Powering the MagicPad 4 is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a 3nm octa-core processor GizGuide. The tablet will be available with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage GizGuide. A substantial 10,100mAh battery provides power, supporting 66W fast charging Tech Advisor.

Connectivity and Features

The Honor MagicPad 4 supports Wi-Fi 7 with 2×2 MIMO and Bluetooth 6.0 GizGuide. It also includes a 13MP rear camera with autofocus and a 9MP front-facing camera for video calls GizGuide. The device runs MagicOS 10, based on Android 16, and features a PC Mode for a desktop-like experience with resizable windows and multi-platform connectivity Tech Advisor.

Availability and Pricing

The Honor MagicPad 4 is scheduled for general availability on April 1, 2026 Ubergizmo. A promotional competition offered the tablet for £1 in select markets. Pricing is set at EUR 599 for the 12GB + 256GB version (discounted from EUR 699 until March 31) and EUR 799 for the 16GB + 512GB model Ubergizmo. Accessories, including a QWERTY keyboard cover and Magic Pencil 3 stylus, are also available for purchase.

MWC 2026 Showcase

Honor is showcasing the MagicPad 4, along with the Magic V6 foldable phone and a “Robot Phone,” at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, taking place from March 2 to March 5 Ubergizmo.