Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Manufactured in August, 2024, with display 8.7 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G85, vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A9, Manufactured in October, 2023with chipsetMediaTek Helio G99. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 6650mAh vs 5100mAh
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
  • Lighter design: 333g vs 373g
  • Built-in eSIM

Versions

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

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD TFT LCD
Size 8.7 in 8.7 in
Resolution 800x1340 pixels 800x1340 pixels
Aspect ratio 5:3 5:3
Pixel density 179 ppi 179 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 600 nits 500 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 81.2 % 81.9 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
476 nits
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
462 nits
sRGB gamut82.8 %81.2 %
Response time43 ms44 ms
Contrast1349:11389:1

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 211.58 mm (8.33 in) 211 mm (8.31 in)
Width 125.48 mm (4.94 in) 124.7 mm (4.91 in)
Thickness 8.8 mm (0.35 in) 8 mm (0.31 in)
Weight 373 g (13.16 oz) 333 g (11.75 oz)
Area 265 cm² (41.08 in²) 263 cm² (40.77 in²)
Water resistance IP53 No
Back panel Metal Metal
Frame Metal Metal
Colors - Gray
- Blue
- Green
- Silver
- Gray
- Blue
Fingerprint sensor No No
Screen-to-body ratio
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
81.2 %
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
81.9 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G99
Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
- 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 12 nm 6 nm
Neural Processor Yes Yes
Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 Mali-G57 MP2
GPU Cores 48 64
GPU Frequency 1000 MHz 1000 MHz
FLOPS 96 GFLOPS 128 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
412
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
738
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
1427
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
2025
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)412738
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)14272025
Geekbench Compute (GPU)5431262
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
269855
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
301464
CPU8764498658
GPU4011351808
Memory6654685127
UX7555265871
NanoReview Score269855301464

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 4 GB 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity64 GB64 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 14 Android 13
OS Size 14 GB n/a
UI Skin HyperOS 1.0 One UI 5.1

Battery

Volume 6650 mAh 5100 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 15 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes Yes (50% in 60 min)
Full Charge Time n/a 2:30 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
27:52
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
25:35
Web Browsing11:43 h09:48 h
Video Playback15:55 h14:41 h
Games06:32 h05:35 h
Standby Mode135 h132 h

Main camera

Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
Zoom n/a Digital
Flash LED No
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion n/a No
Lenses count Standard: 8 MP Standard: 8 MP
Features
Main lens
Matrix8 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.0n/a
Sensor size1/4.0"n/a
Pixel size1.12 μmn/a
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 5 MP 2 MP
Aperture f/2.2 n/a
Sensor CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/5.0" n/a
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital No
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- 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 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
DisplayPort No No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* No No
Infrared Port Yes No
Connectivity
SIM Count*21
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM Standbyn/a
eSIM Support *NoYes
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 2/3/5/8GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G BandsWCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B13/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28/B38/B40/B41/B66)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B28/B66)
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes No
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
85.6 dB
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
86.6 dB

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced July, 2024 yr October, 2023 yr
Release Date August, 2024 yr October, 2023 yr
Launch Price ($) 95 n/a
Sensors - Hall Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
Charger Included Yes 18 W No
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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