Asus ZenPad 3S 10 vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
20Performance53
31.1Display77.5
22.1Battery40
76.5Portability84.4
57.2Features35.2
2 spec wins — Asus ZenPad 3S 1010 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad Mini wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 34.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+46) and performance (+33). 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 features score: 57 vs 35
- 10% higher Screen size: 9.7 ″ vs 8.8 ″
- Has Keyboard support — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $429
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini
- Stronger performance score: 53 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 40 vs 22
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 77
- 272% higher charging: 67 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 9.7 ″+10% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 | 3008x1880 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 403 ppi+53% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 426 nits | 700 nits+64% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8176 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,652Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,040Top 25% |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 32GB, 64GB | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,900 mAh | 7,500 mAh+27% |
| Charging | 18 W | 67 W+272% |
Design
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 430 g | 326 g+24% |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | 6.5 mm+10% |
| Material | Aluminum back, glass front | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Active stylus (Z Stylus) | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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