Android Central85
A very strong mid-range tablet for work or media, with quick hardware, a lovely screen and big sound.
Honor Pad V9
4 expert reviews#9 of 14 tablets
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recommend
recommend
Best for mid-range tablet audio and screen
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Honor Pad V9, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance.
Reviewed by Android Central, Tom's Guide, TechRadar and 1 more
The catch: The cameras are poor, and Android tablet apps are limited.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 85All 4 scores printed by the outlets
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Honor Pad V9?
Tom's Guide80
Fixes the shortcomings of the previous model and is a serious iPad rival, with great display, battery and useful AI.
TechRadar80
A sensible, well-priced Android tablet that does the everyday things well and is a credible iPad alternative.
Trusted Reviews80
A capable, reasonably priced mid-range tablet with good brightness, speed and endurance.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Picture quality4 of 4
Performance3 of 4
Battery life3 of 4
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
Alternatives
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- Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) · 3 reviews so far
- Huawei MatePad 11.5 · 3 reviews so far
- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch · 3 reviews so far
Common questions
Is the Honor Pad V9 worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. The cameras are poor, and Android tablet apps are limited.
Do critics agree about the Honor Pad V9?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Tom's Guide) to 85 (Android Central), a spread of 5 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Honor Pad V9?
The OnePlus Pad 3 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.