Dimensions
Size comparison
Pad 3Pad Mini
| Pad 3 | Pad Mini | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 257.8 mm | 194.4 mm | +63.4 mm |
| Width | 189.1 mm | 132.4 mm | +56.7 mm |
| Thickness | 6.3 mm | 5.4 mm | +0.9 mm |
| Weight | 533 g | 279 g | +254 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pad 3 better than Pad Mini?
- Battery capacity9,520 mAh vs 8,000 mAh+19%
- Screen size11.6″ vs 8.8″+32%
- Resolution (short side)2,000 px vs 1,680 px+19%
- Resolution (long side)2,800 px vs 2,520 px+11%
Why is Pad Mini better than Pad 3?
- Peak brightness700 nits vs 1,600 nits2.3×
- OLED panelNo · Pad 3: Yes
- Weight533 g vs 279 g+91%
- Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- Pixel density296 ppi vs 344 ppi+16%
- CPU frequency3.35 GHz vs 3.8 GHz+13%
- Rear camera8 MP vs 13 MP+62%
- Process4 nm vs 3 nm+33%
- Thickness6.3 mm vs 5.4 mm+17%
- Screen-to-body ratio84.4% vs 89.6%+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 533 g | 279 g |
| Thickness | 6.3 mm | 5.4 mm |
| Height | 257.8 mm | 194.4 mm |
| Width | 189.1 mm | 132.4 mm |
| Colours | Silver, Blue, Purple | Monet Purple, Space Gray, Mint Green |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.6″ | 8.8″ |
| Panel | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| OLED panel | No | Yes |
| Resolution (short side) | 2,000 px | 1,680 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,800 px | 2,520 px |
| Pixel density | 296 ppi | 344 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.4% | 89.6% |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| Chip maker | MediaTek | Qualcomm |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3.35 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Adreno 829 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 9,520 mAh | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | No |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| USB version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | — |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), gyro, compass | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), gyro, compass |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| 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 | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | ColorOS 15 | ColorOS 16 |
