vivo Pad Air
#2014
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
#2602Category Breakdown
vivo Pad Air
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.575.5
Battery
60.058.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
62.160.4
Summary
- The vivo Pad Air features a larger 11.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1840 x 2800 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate, compared to the 8.7-inch IPS LCD of the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7, which has a resolution of 800 x 1340 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the vivo Pad Air is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Mediatek Helio G85 found in the Redmi Pad SE.
- Both tablets have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the vivo Pad Air's overall camera performance may benefit from its better processing power.
- The vivo Pad Air also has a larger 8500 mAh battery with faster 44W charging, while the Redmi Pad SE has a 6650 mAh battery with 18W charging.
- Regarding software, the vivo Pad Air runs on Android 13 with OriginOS 3, while the Redmi Pad SE operates on Android 14 with HyperOS, indicating a more recent software experience.
- Build quality favors the vivo Pad Air with its aluminum frame and lighter weight, while the Redmi Pad SE has a Gorilla Glass 3 front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Pad Air
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7
General
Release Date
2023, August 25
2024, July 29
Announced
2023, August 25
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
11.5"
8.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 500 nits
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 90Hz, 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1840 x 2800 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~291 ppi density)
800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)
PPI
1840
800
Refresh Rate
144Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
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
8500 mAh
6650 mAh
Battery Details
8500 mAh
6650 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired, PD5W reverse wired
18W wired (Int'l)10W wired (India)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
259.7 x 176 x 6.7 mm (10.22 x 6.93 x 0.26 in)
211.6 x 125.5 x 8.8 mm (8.33 x 4.94 x 0.35 in)
Weight
530 g
370 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Silver, Rose Gold
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/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG, magnetic connector
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
Unspecified
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only
Software
Operating System
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Android 14, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Android 14, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only)
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes