Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
73.3Performance53
87Display77.5
77.3Battery40
62.8Portability84.4
67.2Features35.2
6 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 24 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 wins this tablet face-off, 75.6 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) 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 Plus Gen 2
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 53
- Stronger display score: 87 vs 78
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 67 vs 35
- 69% higher capacity: 12,700 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
- 46% lower weight: 326 g vs 605 g
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 14% higher Pixel density: 403 ppi vs 355 ppi
- Lower launch price: $429 vs $1,000
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″+48% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3840x2560 | 3008x1880 |
| Pixel density | 355 ppi | 403 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz+15% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+57% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,652Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,040Top 25% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 12,700 mAh+69% | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 605 g | 326 g+46% |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm+6% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Metal | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps, DP-Out) | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro 2 | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | 6x speakers (harman/kardon, Dolby Atmos) | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 17 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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