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Fire HD 8 (2024) vs Xiaomi Pad Mini

Fire HD 8 (2024)
25.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad Mini

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Pad Mini

$429

57Inno Score
20Performance53
22.9Display77.5
21.3Battery40
68Portability84.4
20.8Features35.2
0 spec wins — Fire HD 8 (2024)11 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad Mini wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+55) and performance (+33). Fire HD 8 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Fire HD 8 (2024)

  • Lower launch price: $100 vs $429

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini

  • Stronger performance score: 53 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 23
  • Stronger battery score: 40 vs 21
  • Stronger portability score: 84 vs 68
  • Stronger features score: 35 vs 21

Display

Display comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Screen size8 ″8.8 ″+10%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1280x8003008x1880
Pixel density189 ppi403 ppi+113%
Refresh rate60 Hz165 Hz+175%
Peak brightness358 nits700 nits+96%

Performance

Performance comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Xiaomi Pad Mini
ChipsetMediaTek MT8169AMediaTek Dimensity 9400+
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,652Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—8,040Top 25%
RAM3 GB8 GB+167%
Storage options32GB / 64GB + microSD256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Capacity4,850 mAh7,500 mAh+55%
Charging15 W67 W+347%

Design

Design comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Weight337 g326 g+3%
Thickness9.6 mm6.5 mm+33%
MaterialPlasticAluminum unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Rear camera5 MP13 MP+160%
Front camera2 MP8 MP+300%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.25.4
CellularWi-Fi onlyWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.02x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0)

Features

Features comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Xiaomi Pad Mini
StylusNot supportedXiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportNoNo
SpeakersStereoStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemFire OS 8 (Android 11 based)Xiaomi HyperOS 2

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