Home Tablet comparison Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) and Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 - Which is better?

Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) vs Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7

76 out 100
Apple iPad mini 8.3
VS
50 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7

Compared 2 smartphones : Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) Manufactured in October, 2024, with display 8.3 with chipsetApple A17 Pro, vs Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7, Manufactured in August, 2024with chipsetMediaTek Helio G85. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
  • Higher pixel density: 327ppi
  • Lighter design: 293g vs 373g
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Supports DisplayPort
  • Built-in eSIM
  • Fingerprint scanner
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
  • Larger display: 8.7in
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 6650mAh vs 5078mAh
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 8/512 GB		 - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) and Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Tablets:
iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
vs
Redmi Pad SE 8.7

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 8.3 in 8.7 in
Resolution 1488x2266 pixels 800x1340 pixels
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:3
Pixel density 327 ppi 179 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 500 nits 600 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 77.8 % 81.2 %
Features DCI-P3 n/a
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
506 nits
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
476 nits
sRGB gamut99.4 %82.8 %
Response time35 ms43 ms
Contrast1221:11349:1
Sources: NotebookCheck [Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)], [Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 195.4 mm (7.69 in) 211.58 mm (8.33 in)
Width 134.8 mm (5.31 in) 125.48 mm (4.94 in)
Thickness 6.3 mm (0.25 in) 8.8 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 293 g (10.34 oz) 373 g (13.16 oz)
Area 263 cm² (40.77 in²) 265 cm² (41.08 in²)
Water resistance No IP53
Back panel Metal Metal
Frame Metal Metal
Colors - Gold
- Gray
- Blue
- Purple		 - Gray
- Blue
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button No
Screen-to-body ratio
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
77.8 %
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
81.2 %

Performance

Testing Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) and Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Apple A17 Pro MediaTek Helio G85
Max Frequency 3780 MHz 2000 MHz
CPU Cores 6 (2 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 4/2.11 (Sawtooth)
- 2/3.78 (Everest)		 - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 3 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor Apple Neural Engine Yes
Graphics Apple A17 GPU Mali-G52 MP2
GPU Cores 768 48
GPU Frequency 1398 MHz 1000 MHz
FLOPS 2147.2 GFLOPS 96 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
2954
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
412
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
7317
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
1427
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)2954412
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)73171427
Geekbench Compute (GPU)25964543
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)], [Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
1537276
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
269855
CPU40041587644
GPU48626340113
Memory30050466546
UX35009475552
NanoReview Score1537276269855

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency n/a 2133 MHz
Channels 4 2
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB64 GB
Storage TypeNVMeeMMC 5.1
Memory CardNoMicroSD

Software

OS iPadOS 18 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.3) Android 14
OS Size 14 GB 14 GB
UI Skin n/a HyperOS 1.0

Battery

Volume 5078 mAh 6650 mAh
Max Charging Power 20 W 18 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (80% in 75 min) Yes
Full Charge Time 2:00 h n/a
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
23:59
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
27:52
Web Browsing08:28 h11:43 h
Video Playback12:53 h15:55 h
Games05:07 h06:32 h
Standby Mode135 h135 h

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels n/a
Flash Quad LED LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) n/a
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP Standard: 8 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix12 MP8 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Sensor sizen/a1/4.0"
Pixel sizen/a1.12 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 12 MP 5 MP
Matrix 4032x3024 pixels n/a
Aperture f/2.4 f/2.2
Sensor CMOS CMOS
Sensor size n/a 1/5.0"
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.3
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
DisplayPort Yes No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* No No
Infrared Port No Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*n/a2
SIM TypeeSIMNano
SIM Moden/aDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G Bandsn/aGSM 2/3/5/8
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHzWCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B11/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B21/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B48/B66/B71)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B13/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28/B38/B40/B41/B66)
5G SupportYesNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo Stereo
3.5 mm Jack No Yes
FM Radio No Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
82.9 dB
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
85.6 dB

Other

Class Mid-range Budget
Announced October, 2024 yr July, 2024 yr
Release Date October, 2024 yr August, 2024 yr
Launch Price ($) 499 95
Sensors - Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Hall Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Compass
Charger Included No Yes 18 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) the clear winner in this comparison.

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