Lenovo
Device summary
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Pad Mini
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 8.8-inch | 8.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 128.5 mm × 206.5 mm × 7.6 mm | 132.0 mm × 205.1 mm × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 360 g | 326 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | Unibody metal |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | IPS | LCD |
| Resolution | 3040 × 1904 | 3008 × 1880 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF |
| Rear camera 2 | Rear · 50 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 8 MP | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 68.2 W | 67 W |
| Charging standard | — | 67W wired; 18W wired reverse charging |
| Typical capacity | 9000 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | — | USB Type‑C ×2 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 8.8-inch | 8.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 128.5 mm × 206.5 mm × 7.6 mm | 132.0 mm × 205.1 mm × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 360 g | 326 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | Unibody metal |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | IPS | LCD |
| Resolution | 3040 × 1904 | 3008 × 1880 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF |
| Rear camera 2 | Rear · 50 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 8 MP | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 68.2 W | 67 W |
| Charging standard | — | 67W wired; 18W wired reverse charging |
| Typical capacity | 9000 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | — | USB Type‑C ×2 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pad Mini
34 g lighter
Width
Pad Mini
3.5 mm wider
Thickness
Pad Mini
1.1 mm thinner
Height
Legion Tab (8.8", 5)
1.3 mm taller · minor difference
Legion Tab (8.8", 5) vs Pad Mini Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Legion Tab (8.8", 5)
Strengths
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 on an 8.8-inch 165 Hz 3K panel
- 360 g handheld gaming grip with Coldfront Vapor cooling
- Dual USB-C for charge-plus-controller and 68.2W top-ups
Compromises
- Poor 8.8-inch productivity and reading versus Lenovo's 11–13-inch tablets
- Thicker 7.59 mm body than Yoga/Idea
- No stylus/keyboard creator story
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