Honor Pad X9

A 120Hz refresh rate on an 11.5-inch TFT LCD screen is the standout here, giving scrolling and video a smoother feel than most tablets at this price point. The Snapdragon 685 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage handles everyday apps, streaming, and browsing without issue, though it's not built for heavy gaming. Android 13 runs under Honor's MagicOS 7.1 skin.

Honor Pad X9 price in Malaysia starts from RM600, and for that you get a 7250 mAh battery, which should comfortably last through a day of video playback or reading. Six stereo speakers make it a decent media device, backed by HDR support for streaming apps. The cameras are basic at 5MP front and rear, so this isn't a tablet built around photography.

At 495g and 6.9mm thick, it's not the lightest slate around, but the aluminum frame and back give it a sturdier feel than plastic-bodied alternatives. There's no NFC, no SIM slot, and no 3.5mm jack, so it's strictly a Wi-Fi companion device rather than one for calls or mobile data on the go.