Samsung
Device summary
Redmi
Pad SE 8.7
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 8.7-inch | 8.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 124.7 mm × 211.0 mm × 8.0 mm | 125.5 mm × 211.6 mm × 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 335 g | 373 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G85 12nm process, octa-core |
| RAM | 4 GB, 8 GB | 4 GB, 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB, 128 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 8 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Wide · 5 MP | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 15 W | — |
| Typical capacity | 5100 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | LTE | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | — |
| USB | USB‑C | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP42 | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 8.7-inch | 8.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 124.7 mm × 211.0 mm × 8.0 mm | 125.5 mm × 211.6 mm × 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 335 g | 373 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G85 12nm process, octa-core |
| RAM | 4 GB, 8 GB | 4 GB, 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB, 128 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 8 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Wide · 5 MP | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 15 W | — |
| Typical capacity | 5100 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | LTE | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | — |
| USB | USB‑C | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP42 | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy Tab A11
38 g lighter
Thickness
Galaxy Tab A11
0.8 mm thinner
Width
Pad SE 8.7
0.8 mm wider · minor difference
Height
Pad SE 8.7
0.6 mm taller · minor difference
Galaxy Tab A11 vs Pad SE 8.7 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy Tab A11
Strengths
- Genuinely pocketable 335 g body fits large jacket and trouser pockets
- 90Hz refresh rate is a meaningful upgrade over the outgoing Tab A9
- Seven years of promised software updates rare at this price
Compromises
- Low-resolution TFT panel shows soft text and washed-out off-angle color
- Helio G99 stutters under multitasking; no S Pen support
- Slow 15W charging with no brick included
Pad SE 8.7
Strengths
- Compact, genuinely one-hand-friendly 8.7-inch size
- Light 373g weight for extended handheld use
- Comfortable all-day battery for light use
Compromises
- Snapdragon 685 is clearly entry-level for demanding tasks
- 90Hz display and build materials feel clearly budget-tier
- Limited Western review coverage available for this device