Device summary

realme

Pad Mini

Redmi

Pad SE 8.7

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20222024
Starting price
Display size8.7-inch8.7-inch
Dimensions124.5 mm × 211.8 mm × 7.6 mm125.5 mm × 211.6 mm × 8.8 mm
Weight372 g373 g
Front material
Back material
Display
Display technologyLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits
Performance
Expandable storageNoYes
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85 12nm process, octa-core
RAM4 GB, 6 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Thickness

    Pad Mini

    1.2 mm thinner

  • Width

    Pad SE 8.7

    1 mm wider · minor difference

  • Height

    Very similar height

  • Weight

    Very similar weight

Pad Mini vs Pad SE 8.7 Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

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

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