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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus vs Xiaomi Pad Mini

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
49.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad Mini

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Pad Mini

$429

57Inno Score
41.3Performance53
49.6Display77.5
60.1Battery40
72.3Portability84.4
35.2Features35.2
5 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Plus6 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad Mini wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+28) and portability (+12). Lenovo Idea Tab Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus

  • Stronger battery score: 60 vs 40
  • 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 37% higher Screen size: 12.1 ″ vs 8.8 ″
  • 36% higher capacity: 10,200 mAh vs 7,500 mAh
  • 14% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 700 nits
  • Lower launch price: $270 vs $429

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini

  • Stronger performance score: 53 vs 41
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 50
  • Stronger portability score: 84 vs 72
  • 302% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,040 vs 2,002
  • 248% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,652 vs 761

Display

Display comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusXiaomi Pad Mini
Screen size12.1 ″+37%8.8 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2560 x 16003008x1880
Pixel density249 ppi403 ppi+62%
Refresh rate90 Hz165 Hz+83%
Peak brightness800 nits+14%700 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusXiaomi Pad Mini
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
Geekbench 6 (single)761Bottom 19%2,652+248%Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,002Bottom 15%8,040+302%Top 25%
RAM12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusXiaomi Pad Mini
Capacity10,200 mAh+36%7,500 mAh
Charging45 W67 W+49%

Design

Design comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusXiaomi Pad Mini
Weight530 g326 g+38%
Thickness6.3 mm+3%6.5 mm
MaterialAluminumAluminum unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusXiaomi Pad Mini
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera8 MP8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusXiaomi Pad Mini
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.25.4
CellularOptional 5G (Sub-6 GHz) on select modelsWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.02x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0)

Features

Features comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusXiaomi Pad Mini
StylusLenovo Tab Pen or Tab Pen Plus (bundled on some models)Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportNoNo
SpeakersQuad speakers with Dolby AtmosStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemAndroid 15Xiaomi HyperOS 2

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