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Honor Pad X9a vs Xiaomi Pad Mini

Honor Pad X9a
46.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad Mini

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Pad Mini

$429

57Inno Score
33.2Performance53
50.9Display77.5
39.1Battery40
75.7Portability84.4
57.2Features35.2
3 spec wins — Honor Pad X9a10 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad Mini wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and performance (+20). Honor Pad X9a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Honor Pad X9a

  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 35
  • 31% higher Screen size: 11.5 ″ vs 8.8 ″
  • 11% higher capacity: 8,300 mAh vs 7,500 mAh
  • Has Keyboard support — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini

  • Stronger performance score: 53 vs 33
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 51
  • Stronger portability score: 84 vs 76
  • 458% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,652 vs 475
  • 452% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,040 vs 1,456

Display

Display comparison: Honor Pad X9a versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecHonor Pad X9aXiaomi Pad Mini
Screen size11.5 ″+31%8.8 ″
Panel typeLCDIPS LCD
Resolution2508x15043008x1880
Pixel density255 ppi403 ppi+58%
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz+38%
Peak brightness400 nits700 nits+75%

Performance

Performance comparison: Honor Pad X9a versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecHonor Pad X9aXiaomi Pad Mini
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 685MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu487,550Bottom 14%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)184,403Bottom 14%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)30,060Bottom 14%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)135,954Bottom 20%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)137,133Bottom 14%—
Geekbench 6 (single)475Bottom 8%2,652+458%Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,456Bottom 8%8,040+452%Top 25%
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Honor Pad X9a versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecHonor Pad X9aXiaomi Pad Mini
Capacity8,300 mAh+11%7,500 mAh
Charging35 W67 W+91%

Design

Design comparison: Honor Pad X9a versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecHonor Pad X9aXiaomi Pad Mini
Weight475 g326 g+31%
Thickness6.8 mm6.5 mm+5%
MaterialAluminum alloy unibodyAluminum unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: Honor Pad X9a versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecHonor Pad X9aXiaomi Pad Mini
Rear camera8 MP13 MP+63%
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Honor Pad X9a versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecHonor Pad X9aXiaomi Pad Mini
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
CellularWi-Fi or 4G LTE (by market)Wi-Fi only
USBUSB-C2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0)

Features

Features comparison: Honor Pad X9a versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecHonor Pad X9aXiaomi Pad Mini
StylusHONOR Pencil (sold separately)Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportYesNo
Speakers4 speakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemAndroid 15 (MagicOS 9.0)Xiaomi HyperOS 2

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