Thin and lightweight tablet for the size.

Just one major OS update planned.

We definitely enjoyed our time with the Honor Pad 9 and can offer it a hearty recommendation.

Big 120Hz screen ; Supports all of Google apps and services ; Affordable but reasonably powerful ; Looks great

No fingerprint sensor ; OLED would’ve been nice ; Cameras are bang average

The Honor Pad 9 is a slick tablet with decent performance and a lovely display at a reasonable price. It’s much easier to recommend now the company has buried the hatchet with Google too, marking it an excellent (and more affordable) iPad alternative.

Colourful and detailed screen ; Respectable hardware for the price ; Optional keyboard adds productivity chops

Battery life and charging speeds could be better ; Software update promise is nebulous ; Distinctly average cameras

The Honor Pad 9 looks slicker than its price suggests, and has decent performance to boot. It’s a tempting Android alternative to an entry-level iPad.

Strong performance ; Impressive gaming experience ; Great 120Hz screen ; Sleek design

Underwhelming battery life ; Slow charging ; No software update commitment

The Honor Pad 9 is undoubtedly one of the best tablets you can buy for under £300. However, a disappointing battery experience and lack of software support prevent it from being a straightforward recommendation.

Big and bright 12.1-inch LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate ; Attractive and stylish design ; Good battery life ; Affordable starting price ; Nice speakers

No fingerprint scanner ; Slow charging ; Average camera system ; No 3.5mm audio jack ; Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is a limiting factor ; Stylus, case or keyboard sold separately

Bright screen ; Good sound for a tablet ; Keenly priced

No stylus included ; Poor performance

It's not the fanciest tablet in the world, but the Honor Pad 9 has a big, sharp, bright screen and performance befitting a midrange tablet, but at a budget price. It may lack the grunt for pro users, but for casual users and hobbyist creatives, this...

Colourful and detailed screen ; Respectable hardware for the price ; Optional keyboard adds productivity chops

Battery life and charging speeds could be better ; Software update promise is nebulous ; Distinctly average cameras

The Honor Pad 9 looks slicker than its price suggests, and has decent performance to boot. It’s a tempting Android alternative to an entry-level iPad.