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Honor Pad 9
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Honor Pad 9

Released: 2023, December 21Price: About 190 EURStatus: Available. Released 2023, December 21

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 13, up to 1 major Android upgrades, Magic OS 7.2
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 710
NFCNo
SIMYes (cellular model only)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
EDGENo
GPRSNo
Size12.1 inches, 424.5 cm, 2, (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, 1B colors, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
ModelHonor Pad 9
PriceAbout 190 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedLTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsGray, Blue, White
ModelsHEY2-W09
Single8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, December 21
Weight555 g or 568 g (1.22 lb)
ChipsetQualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Display1128:1 contrast ratio, 530 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsAccelerometer
2G bandsN/A
3G bandsN/A
4G bandsLTE
5G bandsSA/NSA
Charging35W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Released2023, December 21
Announced2023, December 21
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (cellular model only)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions278.2 x 180.1 x 6.9 mm (10.95 x 7.09 x 0.27 in)
ProtectionAnti-glare glass
Resolution1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~249 ppi density)
TechnologyLTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-22.0 LUFS (Excellent)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 495329 (v9), 470527 (v10), GeekBench: 2724 (v5), 2767 (v6), 3DMark: 608 (Wild Life Extreme)
PositioningNo
Battery (new)Active use score 9:18h

Honor Pad 9 Overview

About Honor Pad 9 Honor Pad 9 is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2023. Honor Pad 9 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor Pad 9 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor Pad 9?

The Honor Pad 9 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor Pad 9 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor Pad 9 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor Pad 9 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor Pad 9 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor Pad 9.