After teasing its arrival, HONOR Philippines has finally put a price on the HONOR Pad X9a. And for a device the company is positioning with AI-powered features and an upgraded display, the numbers are certainly attention-grabbing, at least out of the gate.

(Update, June 1: Our HONOR Pad X9a review is up!)

The tablet is set to land with an official price of P11,999 (around $215). That figure is specifically for a bundle that includes a Smart Bluetooth Keyboard, suggesting HONOR sees this not just as a consumption device, but something you might actually want to get some work done on. It’s touting the Pad X9a’s potential for e-learning and productivity, leaning into those AI capabilities, the specifics of which we’re still eager to fully explore locally.

But here’s the crucial detail, and frankly, the more compelling proposition: For a single-day “Pay Day Exclusive Sale” scheduled for tomorrow, May 15, the price drops significantly. You can grab the HONOR Pad X9a by itself for a cool P7,799 ($140). That’s a considerable markdown from the listed regular price of P10,999 ($197). The keyboard bundle is also discounted on that day to P8,799 ($158). As a bonus during that May 15 window, both the standalone tablet and the bundle will come with a free Camping Light Speaker.

@revuphilippines Almost here: the #HONORPadX9a! 🤰😅 This baby is arriving in the Philippines on May 15. #AITablet #HONORPH #HONORPhilippines #RevuDotComDotPH @HONOR Philippines @monch @Alora Uy Guerrero ♬ Brahms Lullaby – Baby Danny

We at Revü are currently reviewing this tablet!

Considering what we know about the HONOR Pad X9a from its earlier reveal in Malaysia — specs like the 11.5-inch 120Hz screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor, an 8,300mAh battery with 35-watt charging, 8-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front cameras, a quad-speaker setup, and Android 15-based MagicOS 9.0 — that P7,799 ($140) starting price point, even if temporary, presents a strong value argument in the Philippines. Our experience with the previous HONOR Pad X8a showed the brand can nail the tablet fundamentals at an accessible price, and the Pad X9a appears poised to build on that with some meaningful upgrades.

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Editor-in-chief: Alora Uy Guerrero is a 24-year media veteran who has survived the newsrooms of giants like Yahoo and a high-stakes detour into OPPO's digital marketing. She eventually returned to her journalism roots to helm REVU. A strict advocate for quality over quantity, Alora lives by a family-first philosophy — mostly because her babies are the only bosses she can't negotiate with. When she isn't chasing kids or deadlines, she's probably traveling, shooting, or passionately over-analyzing her favorite bands, films, and basketball teams.