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Xiaomi
Pad Mini
- 8.8-inch
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
- 326 g
- 7500 mAh
Available colors
Selected: Purple
Physical specifications
8.8"
Display size
326 g
Weight
205.1 mm
Height
132.0 mm
Width
6.5 mm
Thickness
—
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Released
- September 24, 2025
Display
- Display size
- 8.8"
- Display technology
- LCD
- Resolution
- 3008 × 1880
- Refresh rate
- 165 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
- RAM
- 8 GB, 12 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 7500 mAh
- Wired charging
- 67 W
- Charging standard
- 67W wired; 18W wired reverse charging
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 13 MP · PDAF
- Front cameras
- Front · 8 MP
- Video recording
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Build & durability
- Back
- Unibody metal
Connectivity
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- USB
- USB Type‑C ×2
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.0
out of 10
A superb compact Android reading and gaming companion with Dimensity 9400+ headroom and a rare 165 Hz LCD at 8.8 inches, held back in public sentiment by IPS reflectivity, optional Focus Pen limits, HyperOS friction, and battery stamina that trails larger tablets.
Category scores
Camera
6.5
Adequate for video calls and scanning, with cameras correctly treated as utility features rather than strengths.
Battery and charging
7.5
Respectable daily endurance with excellent 67 W recovery, though standardized tests near twelve hours sit below larger slates.
Performance
8.5
Dimensity 9400+ delivers flagship handheld gaming and multitasking with occasional warmth during long play sessions.
Handling and portability
8.0
Narrow 132 mm width and 16:10 ratio excel for portrait reading, slightly tempered by 326 g versus the lightest compact rivals.
Build quality
7.5
Premium-feeling compact chassis and useful dual USB-C, with LCD glare and button placement as recurring minor frictions.
Value
8.0
A superb compact Android reading and gaming companion with Dimensity 9400+ headroom and a rare 165 Hz LCD at 8.8 inches, held back in public sentiment by IPS reflectivity, optional Focus Pen limits, HyperOS friction, and battery stamina that trails larger tablets.
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
- Handheld-friendly aspect ratio and flagship speed for the size class
Weaknesses
- 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
- Battery hours trail many larger tablets in standardized tests
Best for
- Readers and handheld gamers who want maximum portability on Android
- Secondary-tablet buyers alongside a phone or laptop
- Travelers needing a small bag-friendly high-refresh slate
- Upgraders from budget compact tablets seeking flagship speed
Less suitable for
- Artists needing bundled premium stylus and low-glare panels
- Buyers requiring cellular or expandable storage
- Ecosystem-first iPad mini shoppers
- Users who prioritize all-day stamina over compact size
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Budget compact Android tablet or aging Xiaomi Pad
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Dimensity 9400+, 165 Hz LCD, 67 W charging, and the 8.8-inch chassis address the clearest pain points of older compact hardware.
Current device: iPad mini owner
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Worth considering only if Android flexibility and 165 Hz matter more than Apple Pencil Pro and iPadOS integration.
Current device: Galaxy Tab S10 FE seeking smaller size
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Strong for handheld gaming and reading; trades bundled S Pen and IP68 for a narrower, faster-refresh compact body.
Current device: Large Xiaomi Pad 7 or Pad 8 owner
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Downsizes canvas and absolute battery hours unless large-tablet carry fatigue is the overriding problem.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
Handling
Two-handed preferredTwo-handed use is generally the more natural way to hold this device.
Bag portability
LimitedNot intended for pocket carry; plan on a bag, sleeve, or hand carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
Comfortable for reading and travel media without a large tablet footprint.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
The Xiaomi Pad Mini earns its strongest praise as the compact Android tablet people actually carry — a 326 g reading and gaming companion between phone and laptop. Dimensity 9400+ power and a 165 Hz panel make it feel flagship inside even as IPS reflectivity, optional Focus Pen limits, and HyperOS tuning remind buyers this is not a miniature OLED pro slate. Companion-device owners report lasting enthusiasm; laptop-replacement hopefuls and stylus-tier comparers frequently hit the 8.8-inch ceiling.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB512 GB
- Colors
- GrayPurple
- RAM
- 8 GB12 GB
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