Honor MagicPad 3
The Honor MagicPad 3 is a capable upper-mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, backed by a large 12,450 mAh battery for multi-day use (2025).
2025 · Upper-mid-range · Android 15ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Exceptional 12,450 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use
✓Flagship-grade Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) — handles any app or game
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓13.3" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Heavy at 595g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Flagship performance tier — top of the line
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
RAM
12GB | 16GB | 8GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
289 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR Vivid, 1000 nits (peak)
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
12,450 mAh
Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day
Weight
595g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
293.9 x 201.4 x 5.8 mm (11.57 x 7.93 x 0.23 in)
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port 1.2, OTG, accessory connector pins
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), gyro
