Huawei
Device summary
Xiaomi
Pad Mini
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 8.8-inch | 8.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 127.3 mm × 198.6 mm × 5.1 mm | 132.0 mm × 205.1 mm × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 255 g | 326 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | Unibody metal |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Flexible OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3008 × 1880 |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | — |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 9010B | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 32 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | 4K (3840 × 2160) with electronic stabilization, Ultra Wide 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 66 W | 67 W |
| Charging standard | HUAWEI SuperCharge (Max 66W charger in box) | 67W wired; 18W wired reverse charging |
| Typical capacity | 6400 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 6350 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB‑C 3.0 (DisplayPort 1.2) | USB Type‑C ×2 |
| Satellite | BeiDou satellite messaging (supported MLR models; mainland China) | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 8.8-inch | 8.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 127.3 mm × 198.6 mm × 5.1 mm | 132.0 mm × 205.1 mm × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 255 g | 326 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | Unibody metal |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Flexible OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3008 × 1880 |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | — |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 9010B | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 32 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | 4K (3840 × 2160) with electronic stabilization, Ultra Wide 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 66 W | 67 W |
| Charging standard | HUAWEI SuperCharge (Max 66W charger in box) | 67W wired; 18W wired reverse charging |
| Typical capacity | 6400 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 6350 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB‑C 3.0 (DisplayPort 1.2) | USB Type‑C ×2 |
| Satellite | BeiDou satellite messaging (supported MLR models; mainland China) | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
MatePad Mini
71 g lighter
Height
Pad Mini
6.5 mm taller
Width
Pad Mini
4.8 mm wider
Thickness
MatePad Mini
1.4 mm thinner
MatePad Mini vs Pad Mini Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
MatePad Mini
Strengths
- 8.8-inch flexible OLED at 120 Hz and 255 g
- 66W charging on credible 6400 mAh cell
- M-Pencil Pro NearLink for official low-latency notes
Compromises
- No official GMS — workaround-only Play access
- Mixed reports on global HarmonyOS 4.3 app gaps
- Smaller canvas than 11-inch MatePads for dense documents
Pad Mini
Strengths
- Unmatched compact Android tablet for reading, gaming, and travel
- Dimensity 9400+ with 165 Hz LCD in an 8.8-inch body
- Fast 67 W charging and USB 3.2 on the long edge
Compromises
- IPS LCD reflectivity and weaker blacks versus OLED compact rivals
- Focus Pen optional and below Apple Pencil or S Pen tier
- HyperOS bloat and no fingerprint, cellular, or microSD