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Hotwav R9 Ultra vs Xiaomi Pad Mini

What R9 Ultra does better (5) and where Pad Mini wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Hotwav R9 Ultra
Hotwav · 2025R9 Ultra
9.0Score
5 advantages≈ $400
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Xiaomi Pad Mini
Xiaomi · 2025Pad Mini
8.7Score
10 advantages≈ $400
6.0Display7.9
9.8Battery7.2
8.8Memory & storage8.7

Why is R9 Ultra better than Pad Mini?

  1. Battery capacity20,800 mAh vs 7,500 mAh2.8×
  2. 5GYes · Pad Mini: No
  3. Screen size11″ vs 8.8″+25%
  4. Storage (base)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
  5. Memory card slotYes · Pad Mini: No

Why is Pad Mini better than R9 Ultra?

  1. Weight1,066 g vs 326 g3.3×
  2. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  3. Pixel density206 ppi vs 403 ppi+96%
  4. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 165 Hz+38%
  5. Peak brightness400 nits vs 700 nits+75%
  6. Thickness17.8 mm vs 6.5 mm2.7×
  7. Resolution (short side)1,200 px vs 1,880 px+57%
  8. Resolution (long side)1,920 px vs 3,008 px+57%
  9. Screen-to-body ratio71.5% vs 82.9%+16%
  10. Bluetooth5 vs 5.4+8%
Specifications

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Hotwav R9 UltraHotwav R9 Ultra≈ $4009.0
Xiaomi Pad MiniXiaomi Pad Mini≈ $4008.7
Design
Weight1,066 g326 g
Thickness17.8 mm6.5 mm
Height18 mm205.1 mm
Width182 mm132 mm
Ingress protectionIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
ColoursBlack, RedGray, Purple
Display
Screen size11″8.8″
PanelIPS TFTIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,200 px1,880 px
Resolution (long side)1,920 px3,008 px
Pixel density206 ppi403 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz
Peak brightness400 nits700 nits
Measured brightness—668 nits
Screen-to-body ratio71.5%82.9%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc TigerMediatek Dimensity 9400+
Chip makerUnisocMediaTek
Process—3 nm
CPU cores—8
CPU frequency—3.73 GHz
GPU—Immortalis-G925
AnTuTu score—2,845,550
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—9,086
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)512 GB256 GB
Storage type—UFS 4.1
Memory card slotYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity20,800 mAh7,500 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Active use (test)—13.7 h
Wired charging—67 W
Charged in 30 min—57%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoNo
5GYesNo
eSIM—No
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standard—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth55.4
USB—1x USB Type-C 3.2
USB version—3.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)—Yes
NFC—No
GPS—No
Features
Stylus support—Yes
Stereo speakers—Yes
Loudspeaker loudness—-24.9 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
Sensors—Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera—13 MP
Rear camera aperture—f/2.2
Rear cameras—1
Ultra-wide camera—No
Optical stabilisation—No
Max video—4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Front camera—8 MP
4K front-camera video—No
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—HyperOS 2
EU label
Energy classE—
Battery charge cycles1,000—
Endurance per cycle259 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classA—
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