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Redmi Pad SE 8.7 vs Galaxy Tab A9

WINNER
Redmi Pad SE 8.7
31.2Inno Score
VS
Galaxy Tab A9
29.2Inno Score
22.6Performance28.9
37.6Display24.1
22.1Battery21.3
68Portability68
25.2Features23.2
5 spec wins — Redmi Pad SE 8.79 spec wins — Galaxy Tab A9

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Pad SE 8.7 wins this tablet face-off, 31.2 to 29.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and features (+2). Galaxy Tab A9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Pad SE 8.7

  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 24
  • 150% higher Front camera: 5 MP vs 2 MP
  • 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 30% higher capacity: 6,650 mAh vs 5,100 mAh
  • 23% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 486 nits

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab A9

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 23
  • 83% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 738 vs 403
  • 59% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 43,429 vs 27,345
  • 52% higher AnTuTu 11 (CPU): 220,802 vs 144,841
  • 47% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 140,530 vs 95,373

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Pad SE 8.7 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecRedmi Pad SE 8.7Galaxy Tab A9
Screen size8.7 ″8.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDTFT LCD
Resolution1340x8001340x800
Pixel density179 ppi179 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz+50%60 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits+23%486 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Pad SE 8.7 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecRedmi Pad SE 8.7Galaxy Tab A9
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 11351,869Bottom 5%515,046+46%Bottom 12%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)144,841Bottom 5%220,802+52%Bottom 18%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)27,345Bottom 5%43,429+59%Bottom 13%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)84,310Bottom 6%110,285+31%Bottom 10%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)95,373Bottom 5%140,530+47%Bottom 12%
Geekbench 6 (single)403Bottom 3%738+83%Bottom 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,449Bottom 6%2,065+43%Bottom 18%
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage options64GB / 128GB + microSD64GB / 128GB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Pad SE 8.7 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecRedmi Pad SE 8.7Galaxy Tab A9
Capacity6,650 mAh+30%5,100 mAh
Charging18 W+20%15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Pad SE 8.7 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecRedmi Pad SE 8.7Galaxy Tab A9
Weight373 g332 g+11%
Thickness8.8 mm8 mm+9%
MaterialPlasticMetal

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Pad SE 8.7 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecRedmi Pad SE 8.7Galaxy Tab A9
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Front camera5 MP+150%2 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Pad SE 8.7 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecRedmi Pad SE 8.7Galaxy Tab A9
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.35.3
Cellular4G LTE optionalLTE optional
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Redmi Pad SE 8.7 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecRedmi Pad SE 8.7Galaxy Tab A9
Stylus—Not supported
Keyboard support—No
SpeakersDual stereo (Dolby Atmos)Dual (Dolby Atmos)
Operating systemAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 13 (One UI 5.1)

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