iQOO Pad5c vs Xiaomi Pad 9
46.7Performance46.7
74.8Display78.4
57.9Battery55.4
60.6Portability84.5
57.2Features35.2
3 spec wins — iQOO Pad5c6 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO Pad5c scores 58.9 against 58.4 for Xiaomi Pad 9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iQOO Pad5c edges ahead in features and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO Pad5c
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 35
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 900 nits vs 800 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 75
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 61
- 63% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 22% higher Pixel density: 344 ppi vs 283 ppi
Display
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.1 ″+8% | 11.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1968x2800 | 3200x2136 |
| Pixel density | 283 ppi | 344 ppi+22% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits+13% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+3% | 9,720 mAh |
| Charging | 44 W | 45 W+2% |
Design
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 584 g | 485 g+17% |
| Thickness | 6.6 mm | 5.8 mm+12% |
| Material | — | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2, OTG | USB-C 3.2 |
Features
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | iQOO Pencil3 / Pencil2s (sold separately) | — |
| Keyboard support | Yes | — |
| Speakers | 4-speaker | 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |