Honor Unveils MagicBook Pro 16 AI PC and Honor Pad 9 at MWC: Exploring Price and Features

Honor has made a splash at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, unveiling a diverse range of products that cater to various consumer needs. The introduction of the Honor Magic 6 Series and the Honor Magic V2 ahead of the event set the stage for anticipation, but the company didn’t stop there. At MWC, Honor showcased its commitment to innovation with the launch of the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 laptop and the Honor Pad 9 tablet, expanding its portfolio to include cutting-edge computing devices alongside smartphones.

The Honor MagicBook Pro 16 stands out with its integration of AI features, offering users an intelligent computing experience. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series GPU, this laptop is poised to deliver exceptional performance for both productivity and entertainment tasks. With sleek design elements and powerful hardware specifications, the MagicBook Pro 16 embodies Honor’s dedication to providing premium computing solutions to its customers.

On the tablet front, the Honor Pad 9 emerges as a compelling option for consumers seeking versatility and performance in a portable form factor. Sporting a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and a 12.1-inch display with a stunning 2.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, the Pad 9 offers a smooth and immersive viewing experience. Whether for work or leisure, this tablet caters to diverse usage scenarios, complemented by its sleek design and intuitive user interface.

While pricing details for the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 are yet to be disclosed, the company has confirmed its imminent release in the Chinese market, with a global rollout expected in the second quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, the Honor Pad 9 is already making waves in the market, with a starting price of GBP 299.99 in the UK. With its availability in select regions and a range of attractive features, the Pad 9 aims to capture the attention of consumers looking for a compelling tablet experience.

The Honor MagicBook Pro 16 runs Windows 11 out-of-the-box and is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 155H with six performance cores, eight efficient cores, and two low-power efficient cores. The laptop’s 16-inch display sports a resolution of 3072 x 1920 pixels,100 percent DCI-P3 and 100 percent sRGB wide color gamut support, and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz.

Honor’s laptop comes with a GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU. It comes packed with AI features like Smart Picture Search, Smart Document Summary, Text Comprehension, AI Subtitle, and Magic Text.

The Honor MagicBook Pro 16 includes six speakers, with four woofers and two tweeters. Honor claims it is the world’s first spatial audio laptop on a Windows-based PC. The laptop comes with a 75Wh battery and claims to offer up to 12 hours of battery life.Honor’s latest tablet packs an 8,300mAh battery and includes dual microphones and 8 speakers. The Honor Pad 9 measures 278.27 x 180.11 x 6.9mm in size and weighs approximately 555g.