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Device summary
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Pad SE
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 12.1-inch | 12.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 180.1 mm × 278.3 mm × 6.9 mm | 185.6 mm × 277.1 mm × 6.8 mm |
| Weight | 555 g | 559 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2464 × 1600 |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| RAM | — | 6 GB, 8 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera 1 | — | Rear · 5 MP |
| Front cameras | — | Front · 5 MP |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 15 W |
| Typical capacity | 8300 mAh | 8500 mAh |
| Rated capacity | — | 8310 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB 2.0 |
| Wi‑Fi | — | WLAN 2.4 / 5.1 / 5.8 GHz |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 12.1-inch | 12.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 180.1 mm × 278.3 mm × 6.9 mm | 185.6 mm × 277.1 mm × 6.8 mm |
| Weight | 555 g | 559 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2464 × 1600 |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| RAM | — | 6 GB, 8 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera 1 | — | Rear · 5 MP |
| Front cameras | — | Front · 5 MP |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 15 W |
| Typical capacity | 8300 mAh | 8500 mAh |
| Rated capacity | — | 8310 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB 2.0 |
| Wi‑Fi | — | WLAN 2.4 / 5.1 / 5.8 GHz |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 4.2 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Width
Pad SE
5.5 mm wider
Height
Pad 9
1.2 mm taller · minor difference
Weight
Pad 9
4 g lighter · minor difference
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Pad 9 vs Pad SE Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Pad 9
Strengths
- Sleek aluminum chassis feels premium despite the budget price
- Sharp, bright 12.1-inch 2.5K display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
- Genuinely loud eight-speaker system with room-filling, distortion-free sound
Compromises
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 isn't powerful enough for demanding games
- 35W charging is frustratingly slow for the battery capacity
- Battery life reports vary from solid to disappointing across reviews
Pad SE
Strengths
- 12.3-inch 60/90 Hz IPS canvas strong for family media
- 8500 mAh with comfortable all-day streaming endurance
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 daily smoothness at value pricing
Compromises
- 15W adapter slow versus 15Wimum
- 559 g heavy compared with 475 g Pad5
- IPS black levels trail OLED and high-refresh LCD rivals