Category Breakdown
Honor Pad X7
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Performance
75.967.7
Camera
61.667.1
Display
77.173.2
Battery
94.395.0
Build
90.074.1
Overall
79.875.4
Summary
- The Honor Pad X7 features a robust build with an aluminum frame and back, while the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 utilizes Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
- Both tablets have an 8.7-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the Redmi Pad SE offers slightly higher peak brightness at 600 nits compared to the Honor's 500 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Honor is powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset, while the Xiaomi utilizes the Mediatek Helio G85, with both offering 4GB of RAM but varying storage options.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both having an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Honor Pad X7 has a larger 7020 mAh battery compared to the 6650 mAh of the Redmi Pad SE, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Honor runs on Android 15 with MagicOS 9, whereas the Xiaomi operates on Android 14 with HyperOS, and the Redmi Pad SE includes a headphone jack, unlike the Honor.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Pad X7
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
General
Release Date
2025, July 24
2024, July 29
Announced
2025, July 24
2024, July 29
Description
N/A
Also known as Redmi Pad SE 4G in IndiaVersions: Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Wi-Fi; Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G (Wi-Fi/LTE)
Display
Size
8.7"
8.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ), 625 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 90Hz, 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)
800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7020 mAh
6650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 7020 mAh
6650 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired (Int'l)10W wired (India)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
211.8 x 124.8 x 8 mm (8.34 x 4.91 x 0.31 in)
211.6 x 125.5 x 8.8 mm (8.33 x 4.94 x 0.35 in)
Weight
365 g
370 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Aurora Green (Forest Green), Sky Blue (Ocean Blue), Graphite Gray (Urban Grey)
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only
Software
Operating System
Android 15, MagicOS 9
Android 14, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 15, MagicOS 9
Android 14, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes

