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Device summary
Xiaomi
Xiaomi Pad 9
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $399 | — |
| Display size | 11.2-inch | 11.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 6.2 mm | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 500 g | 485 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 3200 × 2136 | — |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | — |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 8 MP | — |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | 45W charging | — |
| Typical capacity | 8850 mAh | 9720 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| USB | USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $399 | — |
| Display size | 11.2-inch | 11.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 6.2 mm | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 500 g | 485 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 3200 × 2136 | — |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | — |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 8 MP | — |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | 45W charging | — |
| Typical capacity | 8850 mAh | 9720 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| USB | USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Xiaomi Pad 9
15 g lighter
Thickness
Xiaomi Pad 9
0.4 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Pad X1 vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Pad X1
Strengths
- Outstanding display and chipset value for midrange tablet pricing
- 45W charging and Wi-Fi 6E feel modern versus Redmi budget alternatives
- 3:2 144Hz canvas elevates reading and split-screen productivity
Compromises
- Accessories and biometrics cost extra mental and financial overhead
- Mixed reports stem from limited long-term ownership and spotty regional retail
- Battery capacity smaller than Pad M1 for couch marathon streamers