RedMagic Astra 2 vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
73.3Performance53
95.3Display77.5
49.8Battery40
—Portability84.4
69.2Features35.2
8 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 21 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic Astra 2 wins this tablet face-off, 73.5 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in features (+34) and performance (+20). 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 RedMagic Astra 2
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 53
- Stronger display score: 95 vs 78
- Stronger battery score: 50 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 69 vs 35
- 129% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 700 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini
- 29% higher Pixel density: 403 ppi vs 313 ppi
- Lower launch price: $429 vs $699
Display
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 9.1 ″+3% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1504 | 3008x1880 |
| Pixel density | 313 ppi | 403 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+12% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+129% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 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 | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,300 mAh+11% | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging | 75 W+12% | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 326 g |
| Thickness | — | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Metal frame, glass-accented back cover | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 9 MP+13% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | Dual USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 + 2.0) | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Active stylus support | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speakers (Model 1227) | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 16, RedMagic OS 11.5 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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