Notebook Review
HONOR Pad V6 Review: Practical Performance in a 10.4-inch Tablet
Editor note: This review is an original English adaptation prepared by Notebook Center from the source material published on Notebook-Center.ru.
Overview
HONOR Pad V6 entered the Russian market in the second half of 2020 with a price around $400. It is a 10.4-inch tablet with Wi-Fi 6, a weight of 475 g, and a hardware set built around the HiSilicon Kirin 985, 6 GB RAM, and 128 GB storage. Optional accessories such as the keyboard and stylus are sold separately, which is important when planning the full setup cost.
Technical Specifications
| Processor | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 (1840 MHz) |
| Memory | 6 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB internal storage |
| Display | 10.4" 2000x1200 IPS (Full HD), glossy |
| Graphics | ARM Mali-G77 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Audio | Huawei Histen 6, four speakers |
| Ports | USB Type-C, microSD card reader |
| Cameras | 8 MP front camera, 13 MP rear camera |
| Battery | 7250 mAh lithium-polymer |
| Dimensions and Weight | 245.2 x 155 x 7.8 mm, 475 g |
| Operating System | Android 10 |
| Configuration | HONOR Pad V6 (KRJ-W09) |
Design and Build
The tablet follows a familiar front design with slim bezels and a front camera. The rear panel carries a small HONOR logo and a raised main camera module. The body is plastic, but the source review describes the back panel as durable and resistant to fingerprints and typical wear from long-term use.
Display, Audio, and Cameras
The 10.4-inch panel has a 2000x1200 resolution, IPS technology, and up to 550 nits brightness, with 100% sRGB coverage noted in the source review. In practical terms, this setup is positioned for comfortable media use with wide viewing angles. The four-speaker system (with Huawei Histen 6) is highlighted as a strong point. Camera hardware includes an 8 MP front sensor and a 13 MP rear camera with flash and microphone; the source also notes Full HD video recording at up to 60 fps.
Keyboard and Input Options
The on-screen keyboard uses a standard layout. A detachable physical keyboard is available as an optional accessory and has its own USB Type-C port and power button. The source review describes the physical keys as fairly large and spaced enough for practical typing.
Performance, Ports, and Battery Life
HONOR Pad V6 runs Android 10 with Magic UI 3.1 and uses an octa-core Kirin 985 platform. With 6 GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G77 graphics, the source describes operation as smooth in daily multitasking. Physical I/O includes USB Type-C and microSD expansion, while wireless connectivity covers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1, plus GPS/GLONASS support. Battery capacity is 7250 mAh, with source claims of up to 18 hours of Full HD video playback, around 7 hours in gaming, and a little over 2 hours for a full charge with fast charging.
Verdict
Based on the source review, HONOR Pad V6 targets buyers who want a reasonably priced large tablet for mixed work and entertainment. Its main strengths are balanced performance, strong speaker setup, and competitive battery figures. The main compromise is that key accessories like keyboard and stylus are optional paid extras.