Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
63.7Performance53
62.6Display77.5
69.7Battery40
49.5Portability84.4
75.2Features35.2
7 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra6 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 64.9 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and battery (+30). Xiaomi Pad Mini 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 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 35
- 66% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 8.8 ″
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 63
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 50
- 69% higher Pixel density: 403 ppi vs 239 ppi
- 55% lower weight: 326 g vs 732 g
- 49% higher charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $429 vs $1,200
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+66% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 3008x1880 |
| Pixel density | 239 ppi | 403 ppi+69% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits+33% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| AnTuTu | 1,540,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Top 42% | 2,652+33%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,450Top 40% | 8,040+48%Top 25% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+49% | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 732 g | 326 g+55% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+15% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Quad | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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