Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
59.3Performance53
75.9Display77.5
60.1Battery40
62.7Portability84.4
35.2Features35.2
5 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 26 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 wins this tablet face-off, 60.3 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and performance (+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 Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 40
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 48% higher Screen size: 13 ″ vs 8.8 ″
- 36% higher capacity: 10,200 mAh vs 7,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 63
- 49% higher charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 45% lower weight: 326 g vs 598 g
- 26% higher Pixel density: 403 ppi vs 319 ppi
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,652 vs 2,135
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″+48% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPS IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3504 x 2190 | 3008x1880 |
| Pixel density | 319 ppi | 403 ppi+26% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz+15% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits+14% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,135Top 37% | 2,652+24%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,855Top 32% | 8,040+17%Top 25% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,200 mAh+36% | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 598 g | 326 g+45% |
| Thickness | 6.2 mm+4% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C (5Gbps, DisplayPort output) | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus (bundled on some models) | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | No | No |
| Speakers | Quad JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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