Asus ZenPad 3S 10 vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
20Performance46.7
31.1Display79.8
22.1Battery97.3
76.5Portability61.1
57.2Features100
1 spec wins — Asus ZenPad 3S 1010 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max wins this tablet face-off, 74.5 to 34.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+75) and display (+49). Asus ZenPad 3S 10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus ZenPad 3S 10
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 61
- 33% lower weight: 430 g vs 645 g
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $566
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 80 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 22
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 57
- 567% higher charging: 120 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 9.7 ″ | 13.3 ″+37% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 | 3408x2272 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 308 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 426 nits | 1,000 nits+135% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8176 | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 32GB, 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,900 mAh | 12,000 mAh+103% |
| Charging | 18 W | 120 W+567% |
Design
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 430 g+33% | 645 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | 5.7 mm+21% |
| Material | Aluminum back, glass front | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP+540% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Active stylus (Z Stylus) | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0 |
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