Between the MagicPad 2 and iPad Pro 11 M4, the MagicPad 2 comes out ahead in ram and refresh rate, while the iPad Pro 11 M4 wins on weight. Overall, the MagicPad 2 scores 63.1 and the iPad Pro 11 M4 scores 55.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MagicPad 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.1 vs 55.8), but the 7.3-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 ram, refresh rate, screen size.
Pick the iPad Pro 11 M4 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 storage, stylus support, peak brightness, 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
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 11.82% more. 12.3 " vs 11 ".
Why Apple - iPad Pro 11 M4 wins
- ▲Weight — 111.00 g less. 444 vs 555.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor - MagicPad 2 | Apple - iPad Pro 11 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 12.3 "lead | 11 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLED | OLED |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nits | 1600 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Honor - MagicPad 2 | Apple - iPad Pro 11 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 555 g | 444 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | truelead |
| OS | Androidlead | iPadOS |
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