seniorspectrumnewspaper – Honor appears ready to enter the compact high-end tablet market, according to a new leak from a trusted industry source. A Weibo post by well-known leaker Digital Chat Station claims that Honor is developing a small tablet named the MagicPad mini. The device is said to compete directly with Huawei’s recently launched MatePad mini.
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While the exact display size of the MagicPad mini remains unknown, the leak suggests that it will support cellular connectivity. Users may be able to choose between eSIM or physical SIM options, offering greater flexibility for on-the-go use. This aligns with a growing trend of Android OEMs revisiting compact tablets after years of market hesitation.
Until recently, Apple’s iPad mini dominated this segment with little challenge. However, 2025 has seen a shift, with Lenovo, Xiaomi, RedMagic, and Huawei all launching small but powerful Android tablets. Devices like the Legion Y700 4th Gen and Redmi K Pad have rekindled interest in portable flagship tablets.
Honor’s rumored MagicPad mini aims to be part of this new wave, giving Android users more compact options. However, the report indicates that Honor does not plan to launch the MagicPad mini in 2025. Instead, the company is targeting a first-half 2026 release, with the initial launch likely limited to China. This phased release would follow Honor’s usual strategy for debuting new hardware.
MagicPad 3 Pro Set to Launch First, Likely Featuring Upgraded Hardware
Although the MagicPad mini is still months away, Honor has officially confirmed it will release another high-end tablet this year. The company plans to debut the MagicPad 3 Pro before the end of 2025 as its next flagship large-format tablet.
Honor has not revealed the full specifications for the MagicPad 3 Pro yet. However, many expect the new model to improve on the current MagicPad 3’s features. The existing model offers a 165 Hz IPS display, a large 12,450 mAh battery, and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. With the “Pro” label, Honor may equip the upcoming tablet with an OLED panel, enhanced performance, and upgraded productivity features.
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The MagicPad 3 Pro will likely serve users looking for a premium Android tablet with powerful specs and a larger screen. Its launch will position Honor to compete more directly with Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 series and other productivity-focused Android tablets.
While the company prepares for that release, anticipation is already building around the MagicPad mini. If the rumors are accurate, Honor’s entry into the compact tablet space could further shake up a segment that Apple has largely dominated. More official information about both devices is expected to surface in the coming months, with the MagicPad 3 Pro likely arriving first.
