Galaxy Tab S11 vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
73.3Performance53
82.8Display77.5
68.2Battery40
90.2Portability84.4
75.2Features35.2
7 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S114 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S11 wins this tablet face-off, 76.6 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and battery (+28). 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 Galaxy Tab S11
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 53
- Stronger display score: 83 vs 78
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 40
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 84
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 35
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini
- 49% higher charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 47% higher Pixel density: 403 ppi vs 274 ppi
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 30% lower weight: 326 g vs 469 g
- Lower launch price: $429 vs $700
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″+25% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3008x1880 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 403 ppi+47% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+129% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | 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 / 1TB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh+12% | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Endurance | 18 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 469 g | 326 g+30% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+15% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | — | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | — | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 16 (One UI 8.0) | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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