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9.4Display7.9
8.9Performance9.2
9.5Battery7.2
9.4Memory & storage8.7
7.7Features7.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
MagicPad 3Pad Mini
| MagicPad 3 | Pad Mini | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 293.9 mm | 205.1 mm | +88.8 mm |
| Width | 201.4 mm | 132 mm | +69.4 mm |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm | 6.5 mm | −0.7 mm |
| Weight | 595 g | 326 g | +269 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is MagicPad 3 better than Pad Mini?
- Battery capacity12,450 mAh vs 7,500 mAh+66%
- Screen size13.3″ vs 8.8″+51%
- Storage (max)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
- RAM16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
- Peak brightness1,000 nits vs 700 nits+43%
- Measured brightness703 nits vs 668 nits+5%
- Resolution (short side)2,136 px vs 1,880 px+14%
- Front camera9 MP vs 8 MP+12%
- Thickness5.8 mm vs 6.5 mm+12%
- Screen-to-body ratio89% vs 82.9%+7%
- Resolution (long side)3,200 px vs 3,008 px+6%
Why is Pad Mini better than MagicPad 3?
- AnTuTu score2,333,285 vs 2,845,550+22%
- Geekbench 6 (multi-core)6,707 vs 9,086+35%
- Weight595 g vs 326 g+83%
- Pixel density289 ppi vs 403 ppi+39%
- CPU frequency3.3 GHz vs 3.73 GHz+13%
- Process4 nm vs 3 nm+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 595 g | 326 g |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm | 6.5 mm |
| Height | 293.9 mm | 205.1 mm |
| Width | 201.4 mm | 132 mm |
| Colours | Gray, White, Gold | Gray, Purple |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 13.3″ | 8.8″ |
| Panel | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 2,136 px | 1,880 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 3,200 px | 3,008 px |
| Pixel density | 289 ppi | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 700 nits |
| Measured brightness | 703 nits | 668 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89% | 82.9% |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | MediaTek |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3.3 GHz | 3.73 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Immortalis-G925 |
| AnTuTu score | 2,333,285 | 2,845,550 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | 6,707 | 9,086 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 1,024 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage (base) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 12,450 mAh | 7,500 mAh |
| Battery type | Si/C | Li-Po |
| Active use (test) | — | 13.7 h |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 67 W |
| Charged in 30 min | — | 57% |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | No |
| 5G | No | No |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | 1x USB Type-C 3.2 |
| USB version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort) | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker loudness | — | -24.9 LUFS |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), gyro | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/2 | f/2.2 |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Front camera | 9 MP | 8 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | MagicOS 9 | HyperOS 2 |
