Slim, Stylish, and Powerful: Honor MagicPad 3 Lands in the UK

Slim, Stylish, and Powerful: Honor MagicPad 3 Lands in the UK

Honor has officially unveiled the MagicPad 3 in the UK and EU, pricing it at £599.99 as part of its broader push into global markets. The launch event, held in London, marked a key moment for the brand’s ambition to compete in the high-end tablet space.

While the tablet was already available for pre-order on Honor’s website with an early-bird discount of £100 (bringing the price down to £499.99), the official rollout now makes it more widely accessible through major retailers. What’s more, the launch bundle includes both the Magic Pencil 3 and the Smart Touch Keyboard at no extra cost — a significant value boost that puts it ahead of many rivals in its class.

A High-End Display Built for Media and Productivity

At the heart of the MagicPad 3 is a spacious 13.3-inch LCD panel with a sharp 3.2K resolution and a smooth 165Hz refresh rate, making scrolling, drawing, and video playback feel incredibly fluid.

The display is IMAX Enhanced certified, supports up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness, and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut — ideal for watching HDR content or editing visuals. Whether you’re streaming movies or working on detailed documents, the screen delivers excellent clarity and color accuracy.

Powerful Hardware in a Slim, Portable Body

Under the hood, the MagicPad 3 is no slouch. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage — a combination that ensures fast app loading, seamless multitasking, and smooth performance even with demanding workloads.

Despite its power, the tablet remains highly portable, measuring just 5.79mm thin and weighing 595g — making it easy to carry in a bag or use for long periods without fatigue. To keep things cool during extended use, Honor equipped it with a 13-layer cooling system and a dual-flow vapor chamber, helping maintain peak performance without throttling.

A large 12,450mAh battery supports 66W fast charging, giving users solid all-day battery life and quick top-ups when needed.

AI-Powered Software and Seamless Ecosystem Integration

The MagicPad 3 runs Android 15 with Honor MagicOS 9, bringing a clean, intuitive interface enhanced with built-in AI tools. These include:

• Smart writing assistance
• Text summarization for long articles or emails
• Speech-to-text conversion for notes and messages

The software also supports Honor Share, allowing effortless file transfers between Honor devices — and even with iOS devices, a rare and useful feature for users in mixed-device households.

For professionals and students, the included Smart Touch Keyboard and Magic Pencil 3 turn the tablet into a capable productivity machine, whether you’re taking notes, sketching, or drafting reports.

Immersive Audio and Functional Cameras

Audio is a standout feature: the MagicPad 3 boasts an eight-speaker setup with Honor Spatial Audio, delivering rich, room-filling sound that’s perfect for movies, music, or video calls.

On the camera front, it’s more functional than flagship-grade. The rear setup includes a 13MP main sensor and a macro lens, while the front features a 9MP camera — sufficient for video conferencing and casual snaps, but not meant to replace a smartphone or dedicated camera. As Honor seems to acknowledge: if you want top-tier photography, check out the Honor Magic V5 instead.