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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen vs Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch

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Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

  • 205 g.
  • Screen: 300 ppi.
  • About 9 W rated wired charging power.
  • Runs Kindle software.
  • Up to 16 GB storage.
KSh 28,500In Stock
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Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch

Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch

  • 406 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 9.7 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 25,200In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen if you want a sharper 300 ppi screen and a lighter build (205 g). Choose the Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch if you want faster 18 W charging, more storage (up to 128 GB) and a larger 9.7-inch screen.

Weight

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
205 g
Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
406 g

Display

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
300 ppi
Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
1280 x 2048 pixels (~268 ppi density)

Charging

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
About 9 W rated wired charging power
Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
18 W rated wired charging power

Software

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Runs Kindle software
Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Runs Android 16, HyperOS 3

Storage

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen
Up to 16 GB storage
Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Up to 128 GB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen

  • Sharper screen: 300 ppi (vs 268 ppi).
  • Lighter: 205 g (vs 406 g).

Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch

  • Faster rated wired charging: 18 W (vs 9 W).
  • More storage: up to 128 GB (vs up to 16 GB).
  • Larger 9.7-inch screen (vs 6.8-inch).
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (vs 2.4 GHz only).
  • Slimmer: 7.4 mm thick (vs 8.1 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2021).

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PriorityKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Display6.8-inch E Ink display, 300 ppi9.7-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 268 ppi
StorageUp to 16 GB storageUp to 128 GB storage
Battery lifeUp to 10 weeks7,600 mAh battery
Weight205 g406 g
SoftwareKindle softwareAndroid 16
Charging9 W wired charging18 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
BrandAmazonRedmi
ModelKindle Paperwhite (11th generation, 2021)Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 9.7
Announced20212026, April 28
GenerationKindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 release.—
ConnectivityMobile network: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi: Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS); Bluetooth: Bluetooth audio; USB: USB Type-CMobile network: No cellular connectivity; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band; Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX; USB: USB Type-C
Status—Available. Released 2026, April 28
Cameras—Rear: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; Front: 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Dimensions174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm226.5 x 148 x 7.4 mm (8.92 x 5.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight205 g406 g (14.32 oz)
Build materials—Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
DisplayAmazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.9.7 inches, 294.5 cm2 (~87.9% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution300 ppi1280 x 2048 pixels (~268 ppi density)
Display featuresAdjustable warm light; built-in front light; flush-front design; 16-level grayscale120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Processor—Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm)
CPU—Octa-core (4x2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU—Adreno 610

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Storage8 GB or 16 GB64GB, 128GB
RAM—4GB, 6GB
Storage technology—UFS 2.2
Expandable storage—microSDXC
Internal—64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Rear camera—8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front camera—5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Rear camera features—LED flash
Rear camera video—1080p@30fps
Front camera video—1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
BatteryUp to 10 weeksLi-Po 7600 mAh
ChargingUSB-C: approximately 5 hours from a computer or under 2.5 hours with a 9W adapter18W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Operating systemKindle softwareAndroid 16, HyperOS 3
Supported formatsNative: AZW3, AZW, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC; conversion: HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG; Audible: AAX—

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
NetworkWi-FiNo cellular connectivity
SIM—No
2G bands—Not applicable
3G bands——
4G bands——
GPRS—No
EDGE—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
BluetoothBluetooth audio5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Wi-FiSupports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
NFC—No
Positioning—No
Radio—No

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Water resistanceWaterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutesDust protected and splash resistant

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
ColorsBlackGraphite Gray, Silver
AccessibilityVoiceView over Bluetooth audio; adjustable font size, font face, spacing and margins—
Sensors—Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationKindle Paperwhite 11th GenRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Loudspeakers—Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack—Yes
Audio features—24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same USB: USB Type-C.

In summary

Choose Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch for a larger screen and faster wired charging; Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen offers a smaller, sharper screen.

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