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Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 vs Xiaomi Pad Mini

WINNER
Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2
68.8Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi Pad Mini

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Pad Mini

$429

57Inno Score
46.7Performance53
87.5Display77.5
73.9Battery40
81Portability84.4
67.2Features35.2
7 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 22 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini

InnoReviews verdict

Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 wins this tablet face-off, 68.8 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and features (+32). 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 Yoga Tab Gen 2

  • Stronger display score: 88 vs 78
  • Stronger battery score: 74 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 67 vs 35
  • 57% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 700 nits
  • 47% higher capacity: 11,000 mAh vs 7,500 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini

  • Stronger performance score: 53 vs 47
  • Stronger portability score: 84 vs 81
  • 32% lower weight: 326 g vs 480 g
  • 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2Xiaomi Pad Mini
Screen size11.1 ″+26%8.8 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution3840x25603008x1880
Pixel density415 ppi+3%403 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz165 Hz+15%
Peak brightness1,100 nits+57%700 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2Xiaomi Pad Mini
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9500sMediaTek Dimensity 9400+
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,652Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—8,040Top 25%
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2Xiaomi Pad Mini
Capacity11,000 mAh+47%7,500 mAh
Charging68 W+1%67 W

Design

Design comparison: Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2Xiaomi Pad Mini
Weight480 g326 g+32%
Thickness6.2 mm+4%6.5 mm
MaterialMetalAluminum unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2Xiaomi Pad Mini
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera8 MP8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2Xiaomi Pad Mini
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.4
CellularWi-Fi onlyWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps, DP-Out)2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0)

Features

Features comparison: Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecLenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2Xiaomi Pad Mini
StylusLenovo Tab Pen Pro 2Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportYesNo
Speakers4x SLS speakers (Dolby Atmos)Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemAndroid 17Xiaomi HyperOS 2

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