Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
38.4Performance53
50.4Display77.5
59Battery40
55Portability84.4
71.2Features35.2
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 FE+8 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad Mini wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+29) and display (+27). Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 35
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 41% higher Screen size: 12.4 ″ vs 8.8 ″
- 35% higher capacity: 10,090 mAh vs 7,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini
- Stronger performance score: 53 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 50
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 55
- 173% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,040 vs 2,950
- 160% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,652 vs 1,020
- Lower launch price: $429 vs $600
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.4 ″+41% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3008x1880 |
| Pixel density | 243 ppi | 403 ppi+66% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz+83% |
| Peak brightness | — | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| AnTuTu | 600,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020Bottom 25% | 2,652+160%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,950Bottom 28% | 8,040+173%Top 25% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,090 mAh+35% | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 627 g | 326 g+48% |
| Thickness | 6.5 mm | 6.5 mm+1% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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