Between the MagicPad 2 and Pixel Tablet 2, the MagicPad 2 comes out ahead in peak brightness and storage, while the Pixel Tablet 2 wins on weight. Overall, the MagicPad 2 scores 63.1 and the Pixel Tablet 2 scores 55.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MagicPad 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.1 vs 55.7), but the 7.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the MagicPad 2 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, storage, refresh rate, among others.
Pick the Pixel Tablet 2 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable ram, stylus support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MagicPad 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Honor - MagicPad 2 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 166.67% more. 1600 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 60.00% more. 144 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 11.82% more. 12.3 " vs 11 ".
Why Google - Pixel Tablet 2 wins
- ▲Weight — 57.00 g less. 498 vs 555.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor - MagicPad 2 | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 12.3 "lead | 11 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLEDlead | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nitslead | 600 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Honor - MagicPad 2 | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 555 g | 498 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false |
| OS | Android | Android |
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