Xiaomi Pad Mini with 8.8″ 3K 165Hz display, Dimensity 9400+, 6.46mm sleek metal body announced


Xiaomi has introduced the Xiaomi Pad Mini for the global markets after it was introduced in China as REDMI K Pad in China few months back. It packs an 8.8″ 3K 165Hz customized LCD screen with 700 nits HBM brightness, full DC Dimming, TÜV Rheinland-certified Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Flicker Free, and Circadian Friendly.

The tablet is powered by Dimensity 9400+ SoC, has innovative centralized SoC thermal architecture for high-efficiency cooling. It supports Xiaomi Focus Pen, REDMI Smart Pen and Xiaomi Pad Mini Cover.

The tablet is equipped with a 7500mAh battery with 67W HyperCharge, 18W wired reverse charging and has uses Xiaomi’s first dual USB-C interface on both short and long sides, with the long side supporting USB 3.2 Gen 1 data transfer.

Xiaomi Pad Mini specifications
  • 8.8-inch (3008 x 1880) 16:10 display with 165Hz variable refresh rate, 372Hz touch sampling rate, 1080Hz instant touch sampling rate, HDR 10, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, up to 700 nits HBM brightness
  • Octa-Core Dimensity 9400+ 3nm SoC with Immortalis-G925 MC12 GPU
  • 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1 storage
  • Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2
  • 13MP camera with 1/3.06″ OV13B sensor, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF
  • 8MP OV08D 1/4″ 1.12μm front camera with f/2.28 aperture
  • Dimensions: 205.13×132.03×6.46mm; Weight: 326g
  • USB Type-C audio, Dolby Atmos, dual speakers
  • Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0
  • 7500mAh (typ)/ 7350mAh (min) battery with 67W fast charging
Pricing and availability

The Xiaomi Pad Mini comes in Purple and Gray colours and starts at USD 429 (Rs. 38,070 approx.) for the 8GB+256GB model. It is now available in select countries and is expected to roll out widely soon.


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