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Device summary
Xiaomi
Pad Mini
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 8.7-inch | 8.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 124.5 mm × 211.8 mm × 7.6 mm | 132.0 mm × 205.1 mm × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 372 g | 326 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | Unibody metal |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | — | LCD |
| Resolution | — | 3008 × 1880 |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| RAM | — | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | — | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF |
| Front cameras | — | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 67 W |
| Charging standard | — | 67W wired; 18W wired reverse charging |
| Typical capacity | — | 7500 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | — | USB Type‑C ×2 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 8.7-inch | 8.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 124.5 mm × 211.8 mm × 7.6 mm | 132.0 mm × 205.1 mm × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 372 g | 326 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | Unibody metal |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | — | LCD |
| Resolution | — | 3008 × 1880 |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| RAM | — | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | — | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF |
| Front cameras | — | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 67 W |
| Charging standard | — | 67W wired; 18W wired reverse charging |
| Typical capacity | — | 7500 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 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
46 g lighter
Width
Pad Mini
7.5 mm wider
Height
Pad Mini
6.7 mm taller
Thickness
Pad Mini
1.1 mm thinner
Pad Mini vs Pad Mini Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
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