Between the MagicPad 2 and Pad 6S Pro 12.4, the MagicPad 2 comes out ahead in peak brightness and weight, while the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 wins on screen size. Overall, the MagicPad 2 scores 63.1 and the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 scores 63.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (63.1 vs 63.2). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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, weight.
Pick the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are screen size.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, refresh rate, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Honor - MagicPad 2 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 77.78% more. 1600 nits vs 900 nits.
- ▲Weight — 35.00 g less. 555 vs 590.
Why Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 wins
- ▲Screen size — 0.81% more. 12.4 " vs 12.3 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor - MagicPad 2 | Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 12.3 " | 12.4 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLEDlead | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nitslead | 900 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Honor - MagicPad 2 | Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 555 glead | 590 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false |
| OS | Android | Android |
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