Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Honor - MagicPad 2 | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Weight | 555 g | 579 g |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen size | 12.3 " | 13 " |
Between the MagicPad 2 and iPad Pro 13 M4, the MagicPad 2 comes out ahead in ram / weight, while the iPad Pro 13 M4 wins on screen size. Overall, the MagicPad 2 scores 63.6 and the iPad Pro 13 M4 scores 60.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MagicPad 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.6 vs 60.3), but the 3.3-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, weight, refresh rate. The single most decisive one: RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
Pick the iPad Pro 13 M4 if you care most about screen size. Its strongest claims are screen size. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 5.69% more. 13 " vs 12.3 ".
Both ship with comparable storage, stylus support, peak brightness, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Honor - MagicPad 2 or Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4?
Honor - MagicPad 2 leads the current Mars Score by 3.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Honor - MagicPad 2 if…
Honor - MagicPad 2 has the measurable edge on ram gb, weight g, refresh rate hz.
Choose Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 if…
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 has the measurable edge on screen size in.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Honor - MagicPad 2 wins
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Weight — 24.00 g less. 555 vs 579.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Why Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 wins
- ▲Screen size — 5.69% more. 13 " vs 12.3 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor - MagicPad 2 | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.3 " | 13 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLED | OLED |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nits | 1600 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Honor - MagicPad 2 | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 555 glead | 579 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | truelead |
| OS | Androidlead | iPadOS |