Honor Pad X8a vs Moto Pad (2026)
20Performance46.7
35.4Display44.6
40.8Battery23.1
67.5Portability72.5
22.8Features57.2
1 spec wins — Honor Pad X8a6 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Moto Pad (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 45.6 to 33.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+34) and performance (+27). Honor Pad X8a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Honor Pad X8a
- Stronger battery score: 41 vs 23
- 18% higher capacity: 8,300 mAh vs 7,040 mAh
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 35
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 68
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 23
- 100% higher RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Honor Pad X8a | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 207 ppi | 274 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Honor Pad X8a | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 403Bottom 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,378Bottom 2% | — |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB + microSD | 128GB |
Battery
| Spec | Honor Pad X8a | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,300 mAh+18% | 7,040 mAh |
| Charging | — | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Honor Pad X8a | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 495 g | 480 g+3% |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm | 7 mm+3% |
| Material | Metal unibody | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | Honor Pad X8a | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor Pad X8a | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only (4G LTE in some markets) | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Honor Pad X8a | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | — | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | — | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 speakers | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 14 (MagicOS 8.0) | Android 15 |