Honor MagicPad 3 vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
69.5Performance53
78.1Display77.5
82.9Battery40
67.6Portability84.4
69.2Features35.2
7 spec wins — Honor MagicPad 35 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
Honor MagicPad 3 wins this tablet face-off, 74.1 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+43) and features (+34). 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 Honor MagicPad 3
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 69 vs 35
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 66% higher capacity: 12,450 mAh vs 7,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 68
- 45% lower weight: 326 g vs 595 g
- 38% higher Pixel density: 403 ppi vs 291 ppi
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,652 vs 2,216
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,040 vs 6,749
Display
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″+51% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3200x2136 | 3008x1880 |
| Pixel density | 291 ppi | 403 ppi+38% |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+43% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,216Top 31% | 2,652+20%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,749Top 34% | 8,040+19%Top 25% |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 12,450 mAh+66% | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging | 66 W | 67 W+2% |
Design
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 595 g | 326 g+45% |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm+10% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy unibody | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 9 MP+13% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | Honor MagicPad 3 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Honor Magic-Pencil 3 (sold separately) | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Eight | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 15 (MagicOS 9.0.1) | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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