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Redmi Pad SE 8.7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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Redmi Pad SE 8.7

Redmi Pad SE 8.7

  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 8.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) processor.
  • Storage: eMMC 5.1.
  • 6,650 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 15,800In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 8.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,100 mAh battery capacity.
  • 15 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 20,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9KSh 17,500
Amazon Fire HD 8 KidsKSh 18,300
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Lenovo Tab M9KSh 18,000
Tecno MegaPad 10KSh 18,300
Redmi Pad SEKSh 19,500
Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inchKSh 25,200
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 if you want a bigger 6,650 mAh battery, faster 18 W charging and FM radio. Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 if you want a lighter build (335 g) and a slimmer 8 mm body.

Performance

Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor

Capacity

Redmi Pad SE 8.7
6,650 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
5,100 mAh battery capacity

Memory

Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Up to 6 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Up to 8 GB RAM

Weight

Redmi Pad SE 8.7
375 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
335 g

Software

Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Android 14
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Android 15, 7 OS upgrades promised

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Pad SE 8.7

  • Bigger battery: 6,650 mAh (vs 5,100 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 18 W (vs 15 W).
  • FM radio.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

  • Lighter: 335 g (vs 375 g).
  • Slimmer: 8 mm thick (vs 8.8 mm).

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PriorityRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
PerformanceMediatek Helio G85 processorMediatek Helio G99 processor
MemoryUp to 6 GB RAMUp to 8 GB RAM
Battery life6,650 mAh battery5,100 mAh battery
Weight375 g335 g
SoftwareAndroid 14Android 15, 7 OS upgrades promised
Charging18 W wired charging15 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
BrandRedmiSamsung
ModelXiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Announced2024, July 292025, September 12
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, August 08Available. Released 2025, September
Models220233L2GSM-X133, SM-X135, SM-X135F
SAR0.90 W/kg (head)     0.65 W/kg (body)0.60 W/kg (head)     1.37 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.40 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)0.29 W/kg (body)
ConnectivityMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0
CamerasRear: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; Front: 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µmRear: 8 MP, AF; Front: 5 MP

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Dimensions211.6 x 125.5 x 8.8 mm (8.33 x 4.94 x 0.35 in)211 x 124.7 x 8 mm (8.31 x 4.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight370 / 373 / 375 g (13.05 oz)335 g or 337 g (11.82 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3)—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Display8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 1B colors, 90Hz, 600 nits (HBM)8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD, 90Hz
Screen resolution800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
Display features1B colors, 90Hz, 600 nits (HBM)90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
ProcessorMediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
RAM4GB, 6GB4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage64GB, 128GB64GB, 128GB
Storage technologyeMMC 5.1—
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Rear camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm8 MP, AF
Front camera5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm5 MP
Rear camera featuresLED flash—
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30fpsYes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Battery6650 mAh5100 mAh
Charging18W wired (Int'l) 10W wired (India)15W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Operating systemAndroid 14, HyperOSAndroid 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (cellular model only)Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - cellular model only
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 (cellular version only)1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - cellular model only
SpeedHSPA, LTE - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model onlyGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only
RadioFM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Infrared portYes—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Water resistanceIP53 dust protected and water resistant (vertical water sprays)—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only), compassAccelerometer, proximity, compass
ColorsAurora Green (Forest Green), Sky Blue (Ocean Blue), Graphite Gray (Urban Grey)Gray, Silver
Additional featuresVirtual proximity sensing—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad SE 8.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Energy—Class D
Battery—93:40h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall—Class C (104 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both offer up to 128 GB of storage.

In summary

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 is the lighter option to carry; Redmi Pad SE 8.7 trades extra weight for a larger battery and faster wired charging.

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In-stock alternatives

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