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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 23 | 2026, September 28 |
| Released | Release date not recorded | 2026-09-28 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK1 field
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | — | Wi-Fi only |
BODY4 fields
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Metal unibody | — |
| Colors | Ice Peach Pink, Spruce Green, Black, Silver | Energetic Orange, Starry Gray |
| Dimensions | 251.2 x 173.42 x 5.75 mm | 277.07 x 179.28 x 6.29 mm |
| Weight | 485 g; 494 g (matte glass version) | 537 g |
DISPLAY5 fields
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 1000 nits (peak) | 700 nits (HBM) |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 144Hz adaptive; 360Hz touch sampling; 240Hz stylus sampling | 165Hz (60/90/120/144Hz selectable) |
| Resolution | 3200 x 2136 pixels (3.2K), 3:2 aspect ratio | 3000 x 1872 pixels (3K, ~292 ppi) |
| Size | 11.2 inches | 12.1 inches |
| Type | LCD, 12-bit, HDR10, Dolby Vision, DCI-P3, hardware-level low blue light, flicker-free; optional matte (soft-light) version | LCD, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3, IMAX Enhanced, HDR Vivid |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 3.21 GHz | Octa-core (1x 3.2 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno | Adreno 825 |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB | 256GB |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 (128GB), UFS 4.1 (256GB) | — |
| Storage/RAM variants | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 256GB (soft-light matte edition), 12GB + 256GB | 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB |
MAIN CAMERA1 field
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN CAMERA | — | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF |
SELFIE CAMERA1 field
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | — | 8 MP |
SOUND1 field
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Four speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio; four microphones | Yes, 6 speakers, 3D spatial audio; 3 microphones |
COMMUNICATION3 fields
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be), dual-band |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, Hall sensor, geomagnetic, IR | — |
BATTERY2 fields
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9720 mAh | 10100 mAh |
| Charging Type | 45W wired; reverse charging supported | 66W wired (45W charger in box) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION7 fields
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Ice Peach Pink, Spruce Green, Black, Silver | Energetic Orange, Starry Gray |
| Compatibility | China launch model (HyperOS 4); no global rollout details yet. Pad 9 series works with Apple devices: can be used as a wireless second screen for a Mac, with one-tap file and image transfer | China-market model, China ROM; Magic-Pencil 4s and Split Smart Keyboard (sold separately) |
| Cooling | — | 3D cooling system, 37,000 mm²+ heat-dissipation area |
| Launch Price | CNY 2,999 (8GB+128GB), CNY 3,299 (8GB+256GB), CNY 3,499 (8GB+256GB soft-light matte edition), CNY 3,799 (12GB+256GB) — China launch, 2026-09-23 | CNY 3,299 (8GB+256GB) — China; CNY 3,699 (12GB+256GB) — China |
| Models | M656BA | — |
| Models and regions | M656BA (China; 3C certification) | China |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦626,900 (Stored estimate) | ₦689,500 (Stored estimate) |
TESTS1 field
| Specification | Pad 9 | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Endurance | Up to 14.5 h short-video playback or 20 h online meetings (Xiaomi 'up to' figure for the Pad 9 series) | — |