Honor MagicPad 4: A Premium iPad Alternative Launches at MWC 2026
As US enthusiasts welcomed the new iPads, users in Europe and the UK have another device to be excited about. The Honor MagicPad 4, showcased during MWC 2026 in Barcelona, has officially launched, bringing impressive specifications to the tablet market.
Honor MagicPad 4: Challenging the Status Quo
Over the past few years, many brands have focused on packing flagship specs into increasingly thin designs. Honor’s latest high-end tablet sets a new standard in this regard. Measuring just 4.8mm in thickness – roughly half the width of a pinkie finger – the MagicPad 4 is thinner than both the iPad Pro M5 and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, which measure 5.1mm in profile [1]. The device also weighs a mere 450g, comparable to the 11-inch iPad Pro M5.
Display and Performance
Honor didn’t compromise on performance. The MagicPad 4 features a 12.3-inch OLED display with a crystal-sharp 3000 x 1920 resolution and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz [1]. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and paired with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM, this tablet is designed to deliver superior performance for both daily use and intensive multitasking [1]. Available storage options include 256GB, and 512GB.
Software and Battery Life
The MagicPad 4 runs MagicOS 10, based on Android 16, and includes a range of AI-powered additions for a seamless user experience. Honor promises six years of security and software patches. Impressively, the device packs a 10,100mAh battery – a significant feat for a 4.8mm chassis – and supports 66W swift charging [1]. While official battery life estimations haven’t been released, users can expect a full working day with moderate use.
Pricing and Availability
The MagicPad 4 is currently available on the official Honor website in the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Austria [1]. Pricing in the UK starts at £599.99 for the 12GB/256GB configuration, and £699.99 for the 16GB/512GB variant. In Italy and Germany, the device starts at €599.90, while French users can purchase the base storage option for €699.90 [1].
Key Specs of the Honor MagicPad 4
- 12.3-inch OLED display, up to 165Hz refresh rate
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage or 16GB RAM/512GB storage
- 13MP rear camera, 9MP front camera
- 10,100mAh battery, 66W wired charging
- Eight speakers with AI Spatial Audio
- MagicOS 10, based on Android 16
- Six years of updates
A New Contender in the Tablet Space
The Honor MagicPad 4 delivers a compelling combination of premium design, powerful performance, and long battery life. With the MagicPad 4, Honor demonstrates its ability to innovate and challenge established players in the tablet market [2], [3], [4].