Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) vs Honor MagicPad 3

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Honor MagicPad 3 leads Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) overall by 6 points (78 vs 72 out of 100).
  • Key differences: peak brightness, where Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) is 200 nits brighter; display size, where Honor MagicPad 3 has 13.3 vs 8.5 in; chipset, where Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) has Apple A20 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; pixel density, where Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) has 326 vs 289; display type, where Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) has Super Retina XDR OLED vs IPS LCD.
Honor MagicPad 3 leads overall
Honor MagicPad 3 · 84 overall, #4 of 46
78
Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) · 91 overall, #1 of 46
72
Key differences
  • Peak BrightnessApple iPad mini (A20 Pro) 200 nits brighter
  • Display SizeHonor MagicPad 3 13.3 vs 8.5 in
  • ChipsetApple iPad mini (A20 Pro) Apple A20 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  • Pixel DensityApple iPad mini (A20 Pro) 326 vs 289
  • Display TypeApple iPad mini (A20 Pro) Super Retina XDR OLED vs IPS LCD

Scores by Category

MagicPad 3 wins 3 of 6 categories · iPad mini (A20 Pro) wins 2

CategoryiPad mini (A20 Pro)MagicPad 3Lead
Performance
Tie
Display
+8
Memory & Storage
+92
Build
+21
Battery
+100
Cameras
+8

Physical Comparison

255 g595 g
iPad mini (A20 Pro)MagicPad 3

MagicPad 3 is 340 g (133%) heavier than iPad mini (A20 Pro).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro)

No notable compromises found.

Honor MagicPad 3

  • Wi-Fi only — no cellular/5G option.

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
MagicPad 3
Display Size
8.5 in
13.3 in56% more
Display Type
Refresh Rate
N/A
165 Hz
Peak Brightness
1,200 nits20% more
1,000 nits
Pixel Density
32613% more
289

Performance

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
MagicPad 3
Chipset
Antutu score
N/A
2,333,285

Memory & Storage

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
MagicPad 3
RAM
N/A
16 GB
Storage Options
N/A
512 GB

Cameras

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
MagicPad 3
Rear Camera
12 MP
13 MP8% more
Front Camera
12 MP33% more
9 MP

Battery

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
MagicPad 3
Battery Capacity
N/A
12,450 mAh

Build

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
MagicPad 3
Keyboard Support
N/A
Yes
Weight
255 g57% less
595 g

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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