0:00Every tablet is built differently
0:01[music] and some of them, especially the
0:03budget ones, mainly offer a great way to
0:06do the basics on a bigger screen. This
0:08include watching videos, attending
0:10online classes, reading, or casually
0:12browsing the net without trying to drain
0:14the battery as much. That’s exactly the
0:15space both the Honor Pad X8B and the
0:18Redmi Pad 2 9.7-in version are trying to
0:21compete in. On paper, they actually
0:23share a lot of similarities, but the
0:25question remains, which one actually
0:27delivers the better everyday tablet
0:29experience on a budget? I’m your host
0:31Earl, let’s get right into the video.
0:33>> [music]
0:39>> Starting with the design, both tablets
0:41keep things relatively minimal, but they
0:43give off different impressions in actual
0:45use. The Redmi goes for a cleaner and a
0:47more compact approach with its smaller
0:499.7-in screen size. It is noticeably
0:52easier to hold with just one hand.
0:54Whether you’re reading articles,
0:55scrolling through socials, or watching
0:57videos in bed, the smaller footprint
0:59makes it more comfortable for longer
1:01sessions. Plus, it only weighs around
1:03460 g. The aluminum back panel also make
1:06it feel sturdy and a bit premium despite
1:08being an affordable tablet. [music] Its
1:09design actually reminds me a lot of the
1:11Xiaomi Pad Mini that we reviewed earlier
1:14this year, especially with that rear
1:15camera layout. The Honor, on the other
1:17hand, feels more like a traditional
1:19tablet for media consumption. It [music]
1:21is relatively bigger, rocking an 11-in
1:23screen, which means we get more screen
1:25real estate while still staying fairly
1:27light at around 499 g. Not to mention,
1:30Honor is also a tad bit thinner, having
1:32a 7.25 mm frame compared to Redmi’s 7.4
1:36mm thickness. [music] And when it comes
1:38to ports and layout, the Redmi actually
1:40has a slight edge in practicality. It
1:42includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack for a
1:45wired listening experience. Both do have
1:47microSD slots, so that’s always going to
1:50be a plus in our book. For the display,
1:52this is probably where the Honor Pad X8B
1:54[music] starts to stand out more
1:56depending on your priorities. It has a
1:58larger 11-in full HD plus IPS LCD panel
2:01simply feels better for consuming
2:03content. Watching YouTube, Netflix, or
2:06even attending to meetings feels more
2:08immersive because of the added screen
2:09space. The 90 Hz refresh rate also keeps
2:12navigation feeling smooth enough for
2:13casual use. [music]
2:14The Redmi Pad 2 9.7, as the name
2:17suggests, has a 9.7-in IPS LCD panel. It
2:21[music] counters the Pad X8 B with a
2:23smoother 120 Hz refresh rate.
2:26>> [music]
2:26>> Even though the chipset doesn’t always
2:27maximize it fully, scrolling and
2:29navigation still feel a bit more fluid.
2:32The display itself is also decent with
2:34respectable colors and brightness for
2:36indoor use. That said, the bezels on
2:39both tablets are noticeably thick
2:41compared to more premium tablets. Their
2:43front design already looks a bit dated.
2:45[music] For audio though, the Honor Pad
2:47X8 P definitely sounds louder. It can
2:49easily fill a room making it great for
2:51casual movie watching or watching TikTok
2:54videos without headphones. The downside
2:55is that the sound feels somewhat boxed
2:58in and lacks depth. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7
3:01sounds cleaner overall, but it doesn’t
3:03get quite as loud or as punchy. For
3:06biometrics, neither tablet really excels
3:08here. Both only rely on face unlock and
3:10neither has a fingerprint sensor. It
3:12works fine for convenience, but it’s
3:14still camera-based authentication at the
3:16end of the [music] day. Performance is
3:18interesting here because neither tablet
3:19is exactly built for heavy gaming
3:21[music] or demanding workloads. The
3:23Redmi Pad 2 9.7 uses the Snapdragon 6S
3:26Gen 2, while the Honor Pad X8 B uses the
3:29older Snapdragon 680. From those facts
3:32alone, neither is particularly powerful,
3:34but in real-world use, the Redmi tablet
3:36feels slightly more capable overall. It
3:39handles daily tasks decently enough,
3:41although you still get occasional
3:42stutters and delays, especially when
3:44multitasking with only 4 gig of RAM. App
3:47reloads happen more often than expected
3:49and the interface can feel inconsistent
3:51at times. [music] Gaming performance is
3:53manageable for lighter titles. Mobile
3:55Legends, Pokémon Unite, and Blood Strike
3:58can run decently on both tablets, but
4:00games like Wuthering Waves or Genshin
4:02Impact may be unplayable even at the
4:05lowest graphics because of the constant
4:07lags and frame drops. Benchmark-wise,
4:09the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 technically [music]
4:12pulls ahead overall with higher AnTuTu
4:14and Geekbench scores, but having nearly
4:16the same 3DMark results.
4:19>> [music]
4:26[music]
4:31[music]
4:33>> Neither of these tablets are trying to
4:35replace your smartphone camera, and
4:37honestly, that’s absolutely [music]
4:38fine. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 does have a
4:41slight advantage with its 8-megapixel
4:44rear camera compared to Honor Pad X8
4:46[music] B’s 5-megapixel setup. In good
4:49lighting, the Redmi produces somewhat
4:51sharper and clearer photos for document
4:53scanning or quick reference shots. Both
4:55tablets struggle in low light, though,
4:57which is kind of expected. For front
4:59cameras, both are decently usable for
5:02video calls and online classes. Video
5:04recording is basic on both devices with
5:06support capped at 1080p at 30 frames per
5:09second. [music]
5:09See some of our more sample shots here.
5:15>> [music]
5:22[music]
5:28[music]
5:36[music]
5:43>> Software is one of the biggest
5:44differences [music] between the two. The
5:46Redmi Pad 2 9.7 runs HyperOS 3 based on
5:49Android 16. It still comes with Xiaomi’s
5:51usual mix of pre-installed apps and
5:53occasional ads in system apps, but
5:55overall, the software experience feels
5:57more feature-rich. [music] The Honor Pad
5:59X8 Pro runs Magic OS 10 also on Android
6:0216, and while it’s easy enough to use,
6:04it feels more limited. There’s no
6:06split-screen support, only one floating
6:08window, and there also aren’t any
6:10notable AI features like Circle to
6:13Search. [music] That becomes more
6:14noticeable on a larger tablet where
6:16multitasking matters more. Redmi at
6:19least gives you split-screen and one
6:21floating window. Battery life is where
6:23the Honor Pad X8 Pro really flexes. It’s
6:26massive 10,100 mA battery delivered 29
6:29hours and 29 minutes of uptime in PCMark
6:31[music] test, which is genuinely
6:33impressive. In actual use, it can easily
6:36stretch beyond a full day and even
6:37approach 2 days depending on your
6:39workload. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is still
6:42good here with 14 hours and 50 minutes
6:44in PCMark and over 16 hours in video
6:47loop testing, but it simply doesn’t
6:49reach the same level of endurance as the
6:50Honor tablet. The Redmi took around 2
6:53hours and 39 minutes to fully charge,
6:55while the Honor Pad X8 Pro also hovered
6:56around the 2-hour mark. For
6:58connectivity, the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 has
7:00the advantage again because of its
7:02optional 4G variant. Being able to
7:04insert a SIM card adds flexibility for
7:07students or users who travel often.
7:09>> [music]
7:09>> At their respective price points, both
7:12tablets make sense for what they’re
7:13trying to offer. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7
7:16starts at 7,299 pesos for the Wi-Fi
7:19variant and 8,999 pesos for the 4G
7:23model. This makes it the more affordable
7:25and flexible option, especially if you
7:27want cellular connectivity. Meanwhile,
7:29the Honor Pad X8 [music] Pro also came
7:31in with a launch price of 7,299
7:34pesos offering a larger display, louder
7:37speakers, and much longer battery life
7:39for users who mainly prioritize media
7:41consumption and everyday entertainment.
7:43At the end of the day, both tablets make
7:45sense for different kinds of users. The
7:48Redmi Pad 2 9.7 feels more balanced
7:50overall. It has a more compact design,
7:52slightly stronger performance, optional
7:554G connectivity, a headphone jack, and a
7:57more feature-rich software experience.
8:00On the other hand, the Honor Pad X8 P
8:02shines more as a straightforward
8:04entertainment device. The largest
8:05display, louder speakers, and especially
8:08the excellent battery life making it a
8:10great option for [music] users who
8:11mainly want a tablet with a battery life
8:14that lasts. Neither of these are
8:15powerhouse tablets, and both came with
8:17compromises like limited gaming
8:19performance and noticeable bloatware.
8:21But, for their target audience, they
8:23both understand their roles fairly well.
8:25And that’s about it for this comparison
8:27between the Honor Pad X8 P and the Redmi
8:29Pad 2. Which one would you pick and why?
8:33Let us know in the comments below. If
8:35you find this video helpful, drop a
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8:38and follow us on our socials for more
8:39tech news and reviews. Again, this has
8:42been Earl, and I’ll see you guys in the
8:44next one.
8:45Bye.
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