Chinese manufacturer Honor has unveiled the world's thinnest Android tablet. The MagicPad 4 is just 4.8 mm thick, making it thinner than flagship models from Apple and Samsung. The device is equipped with a 12.3-inch OLED screen with a 165 Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, and a 10,100 mAh battery with 66W charging. The tablet will go on sale for under 700 euros.
Record-thin design
The MagicPad 4 is 4.8 mm thick, making it the thinnest Android tablet on the market. This is a one-millimeter reduction compared to its predecessor (MagicPad 3) and gives it an advantage over competitors: iPad Pro (5.1 mm), iPad Air (6.1 mm), and Galaxy Tab S11 (5.1 mm). The tablet weighs 450 grams, which is 145 grams less than the previous generation.
165 Hz OLED screen and performance
The device received a slightly smaller, 12.3-inch OLED screen with 165 Hz refresh rate technology, replacing the LCD panel from the previous model. It is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, available in configurations with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage or 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage.
Battery, audio, and system
The tablet has a 10,100 mAh battery, which is slightly smaller than its predecessor's, but supports 66W charging. The audio system consists of eight spatial speakers. The MagicPad 4 will run on the MagicOS 10 system, based on Android 16, offering features like a PC mode to enhance productivity.
Attractive price below 700 euros
Despite advanced specifications, Honor intends to sell the new tablet for under 700 euros. The official launch of the device will take place during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.
Honor, a Chinese electronics manufacturer, has announced the new MagicPad 4 tablet, which it advertises as the world's thinnest in the Android device segment. The device measures just 4.8 millimeters thick, representing a one-millimeter improvement over the MagicPad 3 model and giving it an edge over its main competitors. A comparison with the competition clearly shows its new leadership position in the slimness category. Thickness of flagship tablets on the market: Honor MagicPad 4: - → 4.8 mm; Apple iPad Pro (M4): - → 5.1 mm; Samsung Galaxy Tab S11: - → 5.1 mm; Apple iPad Air: - → 6.1 mm Reducing the thickness involved several design modifications. The tablet received a slightly smaller, 12.3-inch screen, which was upgraded from LCD to OLED technology with a high 165 Hz refresh rate. The battery now has a capacity of 10,100 mAh (previously larger), but support for 66W charging is meant to compensate for this difference. Thanks to the use of a lighter screen and a "crescent-shaped structure" with aerospace-grade fiber, the weight has dropped to 450 grams, a reduction of 145 grams. The tablet market has been striving for years to minimize device thickness and weight, which is particularly important for mobility and comfort during prolonged holding. Manufacturers use advanced materials such as aluminum alloys, carbon fibers, and thin, energy-efficient OLED displays to achieve these goals without significant compromise on durability or battery life. In terms of performance, the MagicPad 4 is based on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 platform, offered in two memory variants: 12 GB RAM with 256 GB of storage or 16 GB RAM with 512 GB. The device is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 9-megapixel front camera, while spatial audio is provided by eight integrated speakers. The operating system is MagicOS 10, based on Android 16, which offers productivity-enhancing features such as a PC mode. Importantly, despite the high specifications, the starting price has been set below 700 euros, which is intended to be a significant argument in the fight against giants like Samsung, Apple, or Xiaomi. The official launch and full disclosure of details are scheduled to take place during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.