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realme Pad 3 vs Xiaomi Pad 9

realme Pad 3
56.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad 9
58.4Inno Score
34.9Performance46.7
58.8Display78.4
77.3Battery55.4
61.6Portability84.5
63.2Features35.2
2 spec wins — realme Pad 36 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad 9 wins this tablet face-off, 58.4 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+23) and display (+20). realme Pad 3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the realme Pad 3

  • Stronger battery score: 77 vs 55
  • Stronger features score: 63 vs 35
  • 26% higher capacity: 12,200 mAh vs 9,720 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 35
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 59
  • Stronger portability score: 85 vs 62
  • 63% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 45% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 550 nits

Display

Display comparison: realme Pad 3 versus Xiaomi Pad 9
Specrealme Pad 3Xiaomi Pad 9
Screen size11.6 ″+4%11.2 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2800x20003200x2136
Pixel density296 ppi344 ppi+16%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness550 nits800 nits+45%

Performance

Performance comparison: realme Pad 3 versus Xiaomi Pad 9
Specrealme Pad 3Xiaomi Pad 9
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-MaxQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Geekbench 6 (single)1,010Bottom 28%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,137Bottom 34%—
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: realme Pad 3 versus Xiaomi Pad 9
Specrealme Pad 3Xiaomi Pad 9
Capacity12,200 mAh+26%9,720 mAh
Charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: realme Pad 3 versus Xiaomi Pad 9
Specrealme Pad 3Xiaomi Pad 9
Weight578 g485 g+16%
Thickness6.6 mm5.8 mm+12%
MaterialMetalGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

Camera

Camera comparison: realme Pad 3 versus Xiaomi Pad 9
Specrealme Pad 3Xiaomi Pad 9
Rear camera8 MP13 MP+63%
Front camera8 MP8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme Pad 3 versus Xiaomi Pad 9
Specrealme Pad 3Xiaomi Pad 9
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2

Features

Features comparison: realme Pad 3 versus Xiaomi Pad 9
Specrealme Pad 3Xiaomi Pad 9
Stylusrealme Smart Pen—
Keyboard supportYes—
Speakers4 speakers4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemAndroid 16 (realme UI 7.0)Xiaomi HyperOS 4

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