Honor MagicPad 2 review

Camera

As is usually the case, there's not much focus on the camera capabilities of the tablet so the device gets one 13MP camera on its back with f/2.0 aperture, while the selfie unit is merely 9MP with f/2.2 aperture.

Here are some samples from the main camera, which look decent enough to get the job done in certain situations.

Main camera samples

There's also a 2x crop zoom mode, but it's pushing the limits of the small sensor.

Main camera 2x crop zoom samples

The selfies are unimpressive.

Selfies

And so are the video capabilities. The selfie supports video calls at up to 1080p and here are some snapshots from it. The colors are muted and it seems pretty soft, even for a tablet in this class, which aims to be a productivity-oriented device.

The video recording by the primary camera on the back is unsatisfactory - it has limited dynamic range, and it's very soft. It's hard to tell that it's in 4K resolution really.

Verdict

The Honor MagicPad 2 seems to be a jack of all trades. It's not cheap, but it brings a lot to the table too. The highlights are the gorgeous OLED screen and the amazing speakers.

Additionally, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 provides plenty of horsepower for productivity, multi-tasking and maybe even gaming. The attachable keyboard and the stylus pen are excellent additions that help turn the tablet into a productivity-oriented device.

Battery life and fast charging are both reliable enough and the neat software features complement the tablet's previously mentioned capabilities. There's one thing we don't get, though, and that's the absence of a fingerprint reader. This is a big omission in our books.

Pros

• Excellent, high-res OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
• Very good performance.
• Amazing speakers.
• Optional stylus and keyboard available and often bundled for free.

Cons

• No fingerprint reader.
• Not very fast charging.
• Charger is not bundled in some markets.