Galaxy Tab S9 vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
57.6Performance53
61.6Display77.5
46Battery40
81.4Portability84.4
75.2Features35.2
6 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S96 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and battery (+6). 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
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 35
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 25% higher Screen size: 11 ″ vs 8.8 ″
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 62
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 81
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,040 vs 5,300
- 49% higher charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 47% higher Pixel density: 403 ppi vs 274 ppi
- Lower launch price: $429 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″+25% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3008x1880 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 403 ppi+47% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits+7% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| AnTuTu | 1,500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 48% | 2,652+34%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 46% | 8,040+52%Top 25% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh+12% | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g | 326 g+35% |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm+9% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | 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 | 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 |