Honor magicpad 4: thinner, faster, and challenging the ipad pro

Europe and the UK now have a compelling new tablet contender. Honor's MagicPad 4, unveiled at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, boasts a profile so slim – just 4.8mm – it rivals the iPad Pro M5 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.

Honor's magicpad 4: a premium tablet reimagined

The device doesn't just whisper promises of performance; it delivers. At 450g, it’s nearly as light as the 11-inch iPad Pro M5. But the real surprise lies beneath that incredibly sleek chassis.

A 12.3-inch OLED display with a 3000 x 1920 resolution and a silky-smooth 165Hz refresh rate sets a high bar. Powering the MagicPad 4 is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, paired with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB or 512GB.

The MagicPad 4 arrives with MagicOS 10, based on Android 16, which incorporates a suite of AI enhancements. Honor also pledges six years of security and software updates—a welcome commitment in a market often plagued by short support cycles.

Honor isn’t skimping on battery life either. The 10,100mAh battery, coupled with 66W fast charging, should comfortably power through a full workday with moderate use.

Pricing starts at £599.99 (around $800) for the 12/256GB model in the UK, climbing to £699.99 (~$933) for the 16GB/512GB configuration. In Italy and Germany, the price begins at €599.90 (approximately $695), while French consumers will find the base storage option for €699.90, roughly $810.

Eight speakers with AI Spatial Audio promise an immersive audio experience. The 13MP rear and 9MP front cameras are adequate, but the real draw is the combination of thinness, power, and price.

The specifications alone are impressive, but considering the cost, Honor has clearly set out to challenge the established order. This isn't simply mimicking competitors; it’s staking a claim. Honor isn't trying to mimic big players – it challenges them to keep up.

The MagicPad 4 isn't a direct iPad Pro competitor; iPadOS retains a distinct advantage. However, Honor's bold move signals a shift – a willingness to innovate and offer a compelling alternative. This isn’t a mere incremental upgrade; it’s a statement.

Honor has proven that it doesn't just follow trends; it sets them.