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Xiaomi Pad Mini vs ZTE RedMagic Astra

What Pad Mini does better (10) and where RedMagic Astra wins (12) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Pad Mini
Xiaomi · 2025Pad Mini
8.7Score
10 advantages≈ $400
vs
ZTE RedMagic Astra
ZTE · 2025RedMagic Astra
9.0Score
12 advantages≈ $540
Higher score
7.9Display9.4
9.2Performance9.3
7.2Battery6.8
8.7Memory & storage9.6
7.2Features8.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pad MiniRedMagic Astra
132 × 205.16.5134.2 × 2076.9
Pad MiniRedMagic AstraDifference
Height205.1 mm207 mm−1.9 mm
Width132 mm134.2 mm−2.2 mm
Thickness6.5 mm6.9 mm−0.4 mm
Weight326 g370 g−44 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pad Mini better than RedMagic Astra?

  1. AnTuTu score2,845,550 vs 2,603,900+9%
  2. Active use (test)13.7 h vs 11.2 h+22%
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)9,086 vs 8,142+12%
  4. Pixel density403 ppi vs 313 ppi+29%
  5. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6+17%
  6. Weight326 g vs 370 g+13%
  7. Resolution (long side)3,008 px vs 2,400 px+25%
  8. Resolution (short side)1,880 px vs 1,504 px+25%
  9. Loudspeaker loudness-24.9 LUFS vs -27.3 LUFS+-9%
  10. Thickness6.5 mm vs 6.9 mm+6%

Why is RedMagic Astra better than Pad Mini?

  1. RAM12 GB vs 24 GB2×
  2. Peak brightness700 nits vs 1,600 nits2.3×
  3. OLED panelNo · Pad Mini: Yes
  4. Storage (max)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
  5. Battery capacity7,500 mAh vs 8,200 mAh+9%
  6. Measured brightness668 nits vs 1,036 nits+55%
  7. Screen size8.8″ vs 9.1″+3%
  8. Wired charging67 W vs 80 W+19%
  9. CPU frequency3.73 GHz vs 4.32 GHz+16%
  10. Charged in 30 min57% vs 68%+19%
  11. Front camera8 MP vs 9 MP+12%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio82.9% vs 85.8%+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Pad MiniXiaomi Pad Mini≈ $4008.7
Design
Weight326 g370 g
Thickness6.5 mm6.9 mm
Height205.1 mm207 mm
Width132 mm134.2 mm
Frame—Aluminium
Back—Aluminium
Ingress protection—IP54
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
ColoursGray, PurpleEclipse Black, Starfrost Silver
Display
Screen size8.8″9.1″
PanelIPS LCDLTPO OLED
OLED panelNoYes
LTPO (adaptive refresh)—Yes
Resolution (short side)1,880 px1,504 px
Resolution (long side)3,008 px2,400 px
Pixel density403 ppi313 ppi
Refresh rate165 Hz165 Hz
Peak brightness700 nits1,600 nits
Measured brightness668 nits1,036 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.9%85.8%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.73 GHz4.32 GHz
GPUImmortalis-G925Adreno 830
AnTuTu score2,845,5502,603,900
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)9,0868,142
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—6,699
Memory
RAM12 GB24 GB
Storage (max)512 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity7,500 mAh8,200 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Active use (test)13.7 h11.2 h
Wired charging67 W80 W
Charged in 30 min57%68%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoNo
5GNo—
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.4
USB1x USB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2
USB version3.23.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)Yes—
NFCNoNo
GPSNoNo
Features
Stylus supportYes—
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-24.9 LUFS-27.3 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensor—Side / power button
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/2.2—
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps30 fps
Front camera8 MP9 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHyperOS 2—
EU label
Energy class—G
Battery charge cycles—1,000
Endurance per cycle—67 h
Repairability class—B
Drop resistance class—E
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