An lightning fast tablet with a brilliant feature & ridiculous battery life

You certainly wouldn’t call the Pad 9 Pro Max a bargain; however, given the price tags of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and iPad Pro 13, Xiaomi’s flagship tablet—priced under £1,000—represents a remarkable technological statement. Unfortunately, it remains unclear how widely the Pro Max model will be officially available in Europe.

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With its proprietary chipset, Xiaomi impressively shows that the device—and especially the Xring O3—can compete at the very top, particularly when it comes to GPU performance. It also features a high-quality, slim chassis, exceptional battery life, and an extensive feature set. Of particular note is the brilliant “DisplayPort-in” feature—a capability that every flagship tablet should have from now on.

When paired with its comprehensive range of accessories, the Pad 9 Pro Max serves not only as a compelling PC replacement but also as a practical extension for a laptop. Although the bright 13.3-inch display cannot quite match the black levels seen on an OLED panel, it has the advantage of being completely free from PWM (pulse-width modulation) flicker.

+high-quality case
+fast SoC
+bright LCD without PWM
+long battery life + fast charging
+extensive features & accessories

-relatively high black level
-speakers could have more depth
-no satellite positioning
-limited availability

In China, Xiaomi offers the Pad 9 Pro Max starting at the equivalent of $730 (12 GB + 256 GB). The top-tier model, featuring 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, costs the equivalent of approximately $1,119. At our device provider, Trading Shenzhen, prices start at around $1,000. Xiaomi has not yet provided any information regarding an international market launch outside of China.

Table of Contents

1. Verdict – Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
2. Specifications – Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
3. Case – A waterproof Android tablet with an IP68 rating?
4. Features – The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max comes with USB 3.2 and video output
5. Software – The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max has Android 17 and HyperOS 4
6. Communication and GNSS – A big Android tablet without 5G, but with WiFi 7
7. Cameras – A Xiaomi tablet boasting 50 megapixels
8. Accessories and warranty – A Xiaomi tablet with a stylus and charger
9. Input devices and operation – An Android tablet with a fingerprint sensor
10. Display – A large 3:2 screen but no OLED
11. Performance – XRing O3 instead of Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
12. Emissions – A large Android tablet with low temperatures
13. Battery life – An Android tablet mit 120-watt fast charging
14. Notebookcheck overall rating
15. Possible alternatives compared

Processor
Xiaomi Xring O3 10c/10t, 2 x 4.4 GHz ARM C1-Ultra, 4 x 3.6 GHz ARM C1-Premium, 4 x 3.2 GHz ARM C1-Pro, C1 Ultra, C1 PRemium, C1 Pro
Graphics adapter
ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16
Memory
16 GB 
Display
13.30 inch 3:2, 3408 x 2272 pixel 308 PPI, capacitive Touchscreen, native pen support, LCD, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR, 144 Hz
Storage
512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash, 512 GB  , 467 GB free
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Infrared, Audio Connections: USB-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, hall, OTG, Miracast, Status LED
Networking
802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 6.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 5.7 x 296.2 x 203.1 ( = 0.22 x 11.66 x 8 in)
Battery
12000 mAh, 120W wired, PD3.0, QC2
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 17
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix (f/1.8, 1/2.76″, PDAF, Color spectrum sensor, 4K@30/60fps)
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix (f/2.2, 19 mm, FF, 1/3.6″)
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo (8 speaker), USB cable, charger, infomaterial, HyperOS 4, 12 Months Warranty, Bluetooth Audio Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX TWS+, LHDC 5.0, LDAC, LC3 | DRM Widevine L1 , fanless, waterproof
Weight
645 g ( = 22.75 oz / 1.42 pounds)
Price
900 Euro
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ⓘ Xiaomi

At 13.3 inches, the Pad 9 Pro Max is a very large tablet, yet, at under 6 millimeters, it feels pleasantly thin. Tipping the scales at 645 grams, it is also not particularly heavy for its size. That said, Xiaomi’s flagship cannot exactly be described as portable.

The unibody is crafted from aluminum and feels very premium. Thanks to an IP68 rating, the Pad 9 Pro Max is both dustproof and waterproof.

Xiaomi offers its flagship tablet with the choice of either a glossy display or a matte “Soft-Light” version.

      Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2      Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max      OnePlus Pad 4      Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026      DIN A4❌

The Pad 9 Pro Max features a high-speed USB-C port (USB 3.2) that supports video output and even includes a DisplayPort input for both video and audio. This lets the 13.3-inch screen serve as a portable secondary display for a laptop. An infrared transmitter is also included.

For system memory (RAM), Xiaomi utilizes different technologies depending on the specific configuration. While the base model uses LPDDR5X, higher-tier models feature LPDDR5T, and the top-tier version employs LPDDR6 RAM—delivering exceptionally high memory bandwidth and fast response times. For data storage, Xiaomi uses high-speed UFS 4.1 flash storage throughout the lineup, complemented by FBO (File-Based Optimization) technology.

The Pad 9 Pro Max runs the latest version of HyperOS 4, which offers additional features specifically designed for large displays. These include multitasking features that let you divide the screen into up to six separate sections. File management and document viewing have also been enhanced with new features modelled on a PC interface.

Xiaomi has not officially stated how long the Chinese version of the device will receive updates; however, according to reports, the premium tablet is set to receive four major operating system upgrades and five to six years of security updates.

Xiaomi hasn’t provided information regarding the ecological footprint or environmental initiatives for its premium tablet. The packaging appears to be made of cardboard and contains no plastic.

For wireless communication, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is equipped with Wi-Fi 7, including MIMO (2×2) support. In our tests, the flagship tablet demonstrated fast communication speeds, though it proved to be slower than current high-end smartphones, such as the Oppo Find X9 Ultra. 

For Bluetooth, Xiaomi uses both the 6.0 standard and “Dual Bluetooth,” which allows multiple audio devices to be connected simultaneously.

Xiaomi does not offer a cellular connectivity option or satellite-based positioning. While the Pad 9 Pro Max can determine its location using Wi-Fi and a digital compass, this is insufficient for navigation purposes.

iperf3 transmit Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U	739 (min: 655) MBit/s ∼36%
iperf3 receive Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U	1634 (min: 1600) MBit/s ∼70%
iperf3 transmit Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U	1347 (min: 1131) MBit/s ∼66%
iperf3 receive Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U	1814 (min: 1433) MBit/s ∼78%
iperf3 receive RT-BE96U WiFi7	1791 (min: 1688) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 transmit RT-BE96U WiFi7	1407 (min: 1313) MBit/s ∼95%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz	1345 (min: 1091) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz	1993 (min: 1873) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz	1289 (min: 508) MBit/s ∼96%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz	1507 (min: 719) MBit/s ∼76%
iperf3 transmit Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U	2035 (min: 316) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U	2338 (min: 396) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive RT-BE96U WiFi7	1746 (min: 1411) MBit/s ∼97%
iperf3 transmit RT-BE96U WiFi7	1488 (min: 1354) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz	1303 (min: 330) MBit/s ∼97%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz	1500 (min: 291) MBit/s ∼75%
iperf3 transmit Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U	1549 (min: 304) MBit/s ∼76%
iperf3 receive Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U	1763 (min: 353) MBit/s ∼75%
iperf3 receive RT-BE96U WiFi7	1791 (min: 1791) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 transmit RT-BE96U WiFi7	1407 (min: 1407) MBit/s ∼95%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max 802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be; iperf3 transmit Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U: Ø739 (655-794) MBit/s
OnePlus Pad 4 802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be; iperf3 transmit Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U: Ø1347 (1131-1476) MBit/s
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max 802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be; iperf3 receive Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U: Ø1634 (1600-1699) MBit/s
OnePlus Pad 4 802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be; iperf3 receive Wi-Fi6/7 RT-BE96U: Ø1814 (1433-2075) MBit/s

For a tablet, the Pad 9 Pro Max’s rear-facing camera is perfectly adequate. The 50-megapixel sensor supports 4K video recording at up to 60 frames per second and includes autofocus—though the latter is not always entirely reliable.

Nevertheless, photos captured with the Xiaomi tablet are solid and well-suited for digitizing notes or course materials. Xiaomi also includes a variety of shooting modes, such as a document mode, a “Pro” mode for manual adjustments, and a dedicated 50-megapixel high-resolution mode.

For video calls and online meetings, there is a 32-megapixel ultra-wide-angle front camera, complemented by an array of six microphones that provide 360-degree voice capture. However, this camera is limited to 1080p video recording and lacks autofocus. The quality can best be described as acceptable.

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Out of the box, it includes a 120-watt fast-charging power adapter and a USB Type-C cable, and the version with the Nano Soft Light display also includes a cleaning cloth.

Optional accessories are available, including the Focus Pen Pro—which features 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity (price: $109) as well as a matching QWERTY keyboard case (price:$221).

Our imported device possesses a 12-month warranty, and Trading Shenzhen also sends the device to German shipping addresses.

ⓘ Xiaomi

The Pad 9 Pro features a responsive touchscreen that accurately registers finger inputs. Thanks to a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz, navigation and animations are performed exceptionally smoothly.

One nice touch is that this premium tablet includes a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button, which should be quite easy to reach with your left hand. The sensor’s recognition accuracy and speed are also impressive. For additional biometric security, 2D facial recognition is also available.

The Pad 9 Pro Max features a 13.3-inch LCD screen with a 3:2 aspect ratio and a pixel density of over 300 PPI. According to Xiaomi, the panel can achieve a brightness of up to 1,000 nits—a figure we were able to confirm in our own HDR and APL18 measurements.

The panel also supports HDR10, HDR Vivid, and Dolby Vision for the playback of HDR content.

Furthermore, the Pad 9 Pro Max excels in the area of eye comfort. The display holds TÜV Rheinland certifications for low hardware-level blue light emissions, flicker-free performance, and eye-friendly adaptive adjustments, alongside DC dimming across the entire brightness range. By doing so, Xiaomi avoids using PWM (pulse-width modulation) flickering for brightness control, thereby reducing potential strain for users sensitive to such issues.

868 cd/m² 842 cd/m² 851 cd/m² 831 cd/m² 877 cd/m² 865 cd/m² 813 cd/m² 829 cd/m² 844 cd/m²

Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 3
Maximum: 877 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 846.7 cd/m² Minimum: 1.03 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 93 %
Center on Battery: 877 cd/m²
Contrast: 1349:1 (Black: 0.65 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 1.95 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.68}
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 3.8 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø4.93}
99.5% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.163
CCT: 6545 K

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max LCD, 3408×2272, 13.3″	OnePlus Pad 4 IPS, 3392×2400, 13.2″	Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 IPS, 2732×2048, 12.9″	Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 IPS, 3504×2109, 13″
APL18 Peak Brightness (cd/m²)	987	924 -6%	644 -35%	751 -24%
HDR Peak Brightness (cd/m²)	994	906 -9%	652 -34%	738 -26%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * (ms)	32.1 ?(18.9, 13.2)	37.3 ?(15.8, 21.5)-16%	18.8 ?(4.6, 14.2)41%	22.8 ?(18.2, 4.6)29%
Response Time Black / White * (ms)	21.8 ?(11, 10.8)	32.6 ?(21.1, 11.5)-50%	19.5 ?(5, 14.5)11%	13.6 ?(9.9, 3.7)38%
PWM Frequency (Hz)
PWM Amplitude * (%)
Brightness middle (cd/m²)	877	901 3%	625 -29%	618 -30%
Brightness (cd/m²)	847	862 2%	613 -28%	599 -29%
Brightness Distribution (%)	93	93 0%	96 3%	92 -1%
Black Level * (cd/m²)	0.65	0.85 -31%	0.4 38%	0.5 23%
Contrast (:1)	1349	1060 -21%	1563 16%	1236 -8%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *	1.95	1.63 16%	1.49 24%	1.59 18%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *	5.27	4.2 20%	3.18 40%	3.79 28%
Greyscale dE 2000 *	3.8	1.5 61%	2.1 45%	1.7 55%
Gamma	2.163 102%	2.292 96%	2.19 100%	2.399 92%
CCT	6545 99%	6806 96%	6940 94%	6583 99%

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

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To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession – a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.

Screen flickering / PWM not detected
In comparison: 52 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 7567 (minimum: 5 – maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.

A series of measurements with a fixed zoom level and various brightness settings (Although the amplitude waveform appears flat at minimum brightness, this is due to the scaling. An enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness is shown in the information box.)

In our display measurements, the 12-bit panel demonstrated good color accuracy; however, we did not achieve the extremely low deviations from the reference colors (a value of <1) that Xiaomi has specified for the Pad 9 Pro Max.

Display Response Times

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Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.

↔    Response Time Black to White
21.8 ms … rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↗ 11 ms rise
↘ 10.8 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 49 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (19.6 ms).
↔    Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
32.1 ms … rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↗ 18.9 ms rise
↘ 13.2 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.13 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 45 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (30.6 ms).

The Pad 9 Pro is powered by Xiaomi’s own Xring O3 chipset with 10 high-performance CPU cores and a maximum clock frequency of up to 4.35 GHz. The results in our benchmark tests are, in some cases, exceptionally good, while other tests—such as the AI ​​benchmarks—are merely okay. Our Pad 9 Pro Max is equipped with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

In Geekbench 6, Xiaomi’s flagship tablet achieves scores similar to those of the iPad Air and its M4 chipset. For a second-generation chipset, this is truly remarkable, making the GPU the Xring SoC’s standout strength.

Geekbench 7.0 | Geekbench 6.7 | PCMark for Android | CrossMark | BaseMark OS II | UL Procyon AI Inference for Android | AImark | Geekbench AI | AI Benchmark

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	2971 Points
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (2630 – 2971, n=2)	2801 Points -6%
Average of class Tablet  (521 – 2971, n=9, last 2 years)	1594 Points -46%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	11432 Points
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (10068 – 11432, n=2)	10750 Points -6%
Average of class Tablet  (1228 – 11432, n=9, last 2 years)	5815 Points -49%

Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 Apple M4 8-Core, M4 9-Core GPU, 12288	3700 Points +5%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	3522 Points
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	3506 Points 0%
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (2149 – 3945, n=4)	3223 Points -8%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SM8735, Adreno 825, 8192	2135 Points -39%
Average of class Tablet  (402 – 4128, n=89, last 2 years)	1814 Points -48%
Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 Apple M4 8-Core, M4 9-Core GPU, 12288	13987 Points +8%
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (11736 – 15221, n=4)	13058 Points +1%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	12976 Points
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	10703 Points -18%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SM8735, Adreno 825, 8192	6855 Points -47%
Average of class Tablet  (1104 – 16544, n=89, last 2 years)	5729 Points -56%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	15565 Points
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (13230 – 15565, n=2)	14398 Points -7%
Average of class Tablet  (7084 – 27428, n=57, last 2 years)	14390 Points -8%

OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	1997 Points +8%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	1844 Points
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (n=1)	1844 Points 0%
Average of class Tablet  (319 – 2375, n=49, last 2 years)	1181 Points -36%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SM8735, Adreno 825, 8192	961 Points -48%

OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	13333 Points +4%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	12786 Points
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (11926 – 12786, n=2)	12356 Points -3%
Average of class Tablet  (195 – 13333, n=56, last 2 years)	7164 Points -44%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	16754 Points
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (15833 – 16754, n=2)	16294 Points -3%
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	15802 Points -6%
Average of class Tablet  (904 – 18343, n=56, last 2 years)	10282 Points -39%
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	14851 Points +13%
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (13086 – 13719, n=2)	13403 Points +2%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	13086 Points
Average of class Tablet  (4563 – 17963, n=56, last 2 years)	8280 Points -37%
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	62351 Points +14%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	54871 Points
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (44555 – 54871, n=2)	49713 Points -9%
Average of class Tablet  (88 – 62351, n=56, last 2 years)	21564 Points -61%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	2211 Points
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (2090 – 2211, n=2)	2151 Points -3%
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	2145 Points -3%
Average of class Tablet  (10 – 2370, n=56, last 2 years)	1681 Points -24%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	21338 Points
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	20841 Points -2%
Average of class Tablet  (3600 – 76852, n=54, last 2 years)	19539 Points -8%
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (15784 – 21338, n=2)	18561 Points -13%

Average of class Tablet  (252 – 50153, n=37, last 2 years)	5091 Points +143%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	2098 Points
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (1703 – 2098, n=2)	1901 Points -9%

Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 Apple M4 8-Core, M4 9-Core GPU, 12288	5178 Points +517%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	839 Points
Average of class Tablet  (101 – 5295, n=55, last 2 years)	774 Points -8%
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	603 Points -28%
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (270 – 839, n=2)	555 Points -34%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SM8735, Adreno 825, 8192	465 Points -45%
Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 Apple M4 8-Core, M4 9-Core GPU, 12288	38429 Points +4410%
Average of class Tablet  (105 – 41155, n=55, last 2 years)	3732 Points +338%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	852 Points
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	602 Points -29%
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (266 – 852, n=2)	559 Points -34%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SM8735, Adreno 825, 8192	460 Points -46%
Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 Apple M4 8-Core, M4 9-Core GPU, 12288	54501 Points +2995%
Average of class Tablet  (88 – 57388, n=55, last 2 years)	5491 Points +212%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	1761 Points
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	1501 Points -15%
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (616 – 1761, n=2)	1189 Points -32%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SM8735, Adreno 825, 8192	1022 Points -42%

OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 12288	22469 Points +1609%
Average of class Tablet  (70.4 – 22476, n=38, last 2 years)	4688 Points +257%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3, ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, 16384	1315 Points
Average Xiaomi Xring O3  (n=1)	1315 Points 0%

The built-inG2 Ultra NX GPU has 16 cores and delivers graphics performance few would have expected. The manufacturer claims up to 85 percent more power, which we didn’t measure, but 85 FPS in the 4K test and 144 FPS in the high-tier GFXBench on-screen test are impressive. This inevitably raises the question of why Google’s Tensor chips possess such low-level GPU power.

3DMark: Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | Wild Life Extreme | Wild Life Unlimited Score | Solar Bay Score | Solar Bay Unlimited Score | Solar Bay Extreme Score | Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | Steel Nomad Light Score
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920×1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920×1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920×1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920×1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560×1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920×1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840×2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	9691 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 M4 9-Core GPU, M4 8-Core, 128 GB NVMe	7194 Points -26%
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	7179 Points -26%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	4153 Points -57%
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	3122 Points -68%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	9676 Points
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	7201 Points -26%
Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 M4 9-Core GPU, M4 8-Core, 128 GB NVMe	6288 Points -35%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	4170 Points -57%
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	3165 Points -67%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	31077 Points
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	20274 Points -35%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	17732 Points -43%
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	12126 Points -61%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	16999 Points
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	13066 Points -23%
Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 M4 9-Core GPU, M4 8-Core, 128 GB NVMe	3465 Points -80%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	17043 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 M4 9-Core GPU, M4 8-Core, 128 GB NVMe	14502 Points -15%
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	13092 Points -23%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash

2431 Points

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	4321 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 M4 9-Core GPU, M4 8-Core, 128 GB NVMe	3244 Points -25%
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	2799 Points -35%
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	989 Points -77%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	4333 Points
Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 M4 9-Core GPU, M4 8-Core, 128 GB NVMe	3456 Points -20%
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	2888 Points -33%
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	984 Points -77%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	144 fps
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	120 fps -17%
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	60 fps -58%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	1188 fps
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	801 fps -33%
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	400 fps -66%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	144 fps
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	100 fps -31%
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	60 fps -58%

OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	406 fps +20%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	337 fps
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	133 fps -61%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	144 fps
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	101 fps -30%
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	60 fps -58%

OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	361 fps +14%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	318 fps
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	125 fps -61%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	95 fps
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	62 fps -35%
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	60 fps -37%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	271 fps
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	222 fps -18%
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	71 fps -74%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	90 fps
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	86 fps -4%
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	58 fps -36%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	30 fps -67%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	171 fps
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	134 fps -22%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	58 fps -66%
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	45 fps -74%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	140 fps
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	110 fps -21%
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	60 fps -57%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	44 fps -69%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	387 fps
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	310 fps -20%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	143 fps -63%
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	130 fps -66%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash(vulkan)	85 fps
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	57 fps -33%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	26 fps -69%
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL DXT-48-1536, Tensor G5, 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash	24 fps -72%

Jetstream 2 | Speedometer 2.0 | Speedometer 3 | Octane V2 | Mozilla Kraken 1.1

Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026(Safari 26)	351.272 Points
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2(Chrome 147)	245.46 Points
Average Xiaomi Xring O3(n=1)	215 Points
Average of class Tablet(48 – 420, n=52, last 2 years)	180.1 Points
OnePlus Pad 4(Chrome 150)	260.112 Points +30%
Average Xiaomi Xring O3(201 – 282, n=2)	241 Points +20%
Average of class Tablet(61.3 – 579, n=50, last 2 years)	223 Points +11%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max(Chrome 155)	200.75 Points

Average Xiaomi Xring O3(298 – 345, n=2)	322 runs/min +8%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max(Chrome 155)	298 runs/min
Average of class Tablet(45 – 790, n=34, last 2 years)	274 runs/min -8%

Average Xiaomi Xring O3(17.8 – 19.8, n=2)	18.8 runs/min +6%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max(Chrome 155)	17.8 runs/min
Average of class Tablet(3 – 49.1, n=50, last 2 years)	16.9 runs/min -5%

OnePlus Pad 4(Chrome 150)	67568 Points +4%
Average Xiaomi Xring O3(64895 – 69812, n=2)	67354 Points +4%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max(Chrome 155)	64895 Points
Average of class Tablet(4497 – 138481, n=69, last 2 years)	55181 Points -15%

Average of class Tablet(243 – 13119, n=65, last 2 years)	1125 ms * -75%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max	643.8 ms *
Average Xiaomi Xring O3(551 – 644, n=2)	598 ms * +7%
OnePlus Pad 4(Chrome 150)	537.1 ms * +17%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max	OnePlus Pad 4	Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2	Average 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	Average of class Tablet
Sequential Read 256KB (MB/s)	4091.7	3997.64 -2%	1912.4 -53%	3626 ?(1440 – 4366, n=51)-11%	2238 ?(126.9 – 4328, n=79, last 2 years)-45%
Sequential Write 256KB (MB/s)	4112.6	3702.2 -10%	1852.7 -55%	3243 ?(339 – 4118, n=51)-21%	1809 ?(99.2 – 4118, n=79, last 2 years)-56%
Random Read 4KB (MB/s)	449.54	472.13 5%	347.8 -23%	414 ?(279 – 614, n=51)-8%	286 ?(20.1 – 514, n=79, last 2 years)-36%
Random Write 4KB (MB/s)	761.22	700.22 -8%	438.3 -42%	504 ?(48.2 – 1071, n=51)-34%	346 ?(9.1 – 1023, n=79, last 2 years)-55%

Xiaomi promotes its flagship tablet by highlighting a new vapor chamber (VC) cooling system, complemented by graphite-based heat dissipation. Under load, this keeps the device’s case quite cool—even in the “hot spot” area, we measured a peak temperature of only 42 °C.

But what’s going on on the inside? We examined the device’s throttling behavior using 3DMark stress tests, and the performance dropped by a maximum of about 40 percent—a slightly larger reduction than we had anticipated.

32 °C 90 F 39.3 °C 103 F 34.3 °C 94 F 29.6 °C 85 F 30.9 °C 88 F 29.6 °C 85 F 28.6 °C 83 F 28.8 °C 84 F 29 °C 84 F

Maximum: 39.3 °C = 103 F Average: 31.3 °C = 88 F

29.6 °C 85 F 31.9 °C 89 F 42.3 °C 108 F 28.7 °C 84 F 31.3 °C 88 F 31.9 °C 89 F 28.8 °C 84 F 29.1 °C 84 F 29.6 °C 85 F

Maximum: 42.3 °C = 108 F Average: 31.5 °C = 89 F

Power Supply (max.)  41.9 °C = 107 F | Room Temperature 20.5 °C = 69 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-260
(+) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 31.3 °C / 88 F, compared to the average of 30 °C / 86 F for the devices in the class Tablet.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 39.3 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 33.7 °C / 93 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 42.3 °C / 108 F, compared to the average of 33.2 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.1 °C / 77 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	91 % +22%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	74.3 %
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	91.1 % +41%
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	78.2 % +21%
Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 M4 9-Core GPU, M4 8-Core, 128 GB NVMe	72.5 % +12%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	64.8 %
Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 M4 9-Core GPU, M4 8-Core, 128 GB NVMe	89.4 % +32%
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	88.2 % +30%
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	81.2 % +20%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	67.8 %
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	74 %
OnePlus Pad 4 Adreno 840, SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	75 % +5%
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	71.7 %
Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 M4 9-Core GPU, M4 8-Core, 128 GB NVMe	64.9 % -9%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.14.3: Ø42.5 (37.4-57.7) %
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.14.3: Ø20.1 (19.8-21.8) %
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø147.6 (128-172.2) %
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø69.9 (68.7-75.5) %
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash; Solar Bay Stress Test Stability; 1.0.17.4: Ø48.4 (41.9-61.8) %
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Adreno 825, SD 8s Gen 4, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Solar Bay Stress Test Stability; 1.0.17.4: Ø21.5 (20.8-23.6) %
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16, Xiaomi Xring O3, 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash; Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability; 1.0.6.2: Ø25.1 (22.9-32) %

The Pad 9 Pro Max features a total of 8 speakers. However, they don’t all cover the same frequency range, as specific drivers are dedicated to either high or low frequencies. The latter, in particular, could use a touch more power. The maximum volume also leans toward the lower end of the spectrum.

High-resolution audio output is supported wirelesslyt them

Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (84.4 dB)
Bass 100 – 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass – on average 13% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (7.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 – 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids – only 4.3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 – 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs – only 3.2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (6.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 – 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (14.1% difference to median)
Compared to same class
»29% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 67% worse
»The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 130%
Compared to all devices tested
»17% of all tested devices were better, 4% similar, 79% worse
»The best had a delta of 4%, average was 23%, worst was 136%

OnePlus Pad 4 audio analysis

The Pad 9 Pro Max houses a large 12,000 mAh battery that chargesp tablet supports wired reverse charging at up to 27 watts

A glance at the Xiaomi tablet’s efficiency reveals both its strengths and weaknesses. While our idle power consumption measurements are quite high, the energy consumption under load is notably low.

Off / Standby	0.1 / 0.2 Watt
Idle	4.2 / 4.3 / 4.7 Watt
Load	5.6 / 11.7 Watt
Key: min: , med: , max:         Metrahit Energy

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max 12000 mAh	OnePlus Pad 4 13380 mAh	Average Xiaomi Xring O3	Average of class Tablet
Idle Minimum * (Watt)	4.2	1.3 69%	2.35 ?(0.5 – 4.2, n=2)44%	2.15 ?(0.59 – 6.2, n=70, last 2 years)49%
Idle Average * (Watt)	4.3	1.8 58%	2.59 ?(0.88 – 4.3, n=2)40%	3.74 ?(1.3 – 8.99, n=70, last 2 years)13%
Idle Maximum * (Watt)	4.7	2.2 53%	2.8 ?(0.9 – 4.7, n=2)40%	4.14 ?(1.56 – 12.5, n=70, last 2 years)12%
Load Average * (Watt)	5.6	6.9 -23%	6.9 ?(5.6 – 8.19, n=2)-23%	8.83 ?(4.3 – 34.9, n=58, last 2 years)-58%
Load Maximum * (Watt)	11.7	12.1 -3%	10.3 ?(8.86 – 11.7, n=2)12%	14.7 ?(6.8 – 60.3, n=59, last 2 years)-26%

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3; Geekbench 5.5 Power Consumption 150cd: Ø9.55 (5.44-11.7) Watt
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; Geekbench 5.5 Power Consumption 150cd: Ø6.73 (1.3-12.1) Watt
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø4.79 (4.69-4.99) Watt
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø1.811 (1.33-2.73) Watt
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3; 1920×1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø11.7 (11.6-11.7) Watt
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; 1920×1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø12 (11.9-12.1) Watt
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø4.79 (4.69-4.99) Watt
OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø1.811 (1.33-2.73) Watt

To ensure our Wi-Fi battery test results are comparable, we always use a standardized display brightness setting. In this test, the Pad 9 Pro Max performed exceptionally well, with a runtime of over 24 hours.

WiFi Websurfing (Chrome 155)

24h 56min

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max 12000 mAh	OnePlus Pad 4 13380 mAh	Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 9705 mAh	Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 10200 mAh
WiFi v1.3 (h)	24.9	25.3 2%	13.4 -46%	14.2 -43%

Whether the Pro Max model will ever reach European shores remains questionable. For anyone who doesn’t mind importing, this Xiaomi flagship offers one of the most powerful tablets on the market at a relatively affordable price—starting at under $1,000 for the base model.

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
– 10/30/2026 v8
Marcus Herbrich

Chassis
90 / 98 → 92%
Keyboard
73 / 80 → 91%
Pointing Device
95%
Connectivity
59 / 69 → 85%
Weight
81 / 40-88 → 85%
Battery
94%
Display
85%
Games Performance
51 / 65 → 78%
Application Performance
79 / 92 → 86%
AI Performance
50%
Temperature
93%
Noise
100%
Audio
87 / 91 → 96%
Camera
68 / 90 → 75%
Average
70%
89%
Tablet – Weighted Average
CO2 Emissions
No Data
Materials
25%
Packaging
90%
Power Use
92.6%
Repairability
30%
Software Updates
75%
Total Sustainability Score: 52.1%

Image	Model / Review	Price	Weight	Drive	Display
1. 88.7%	Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Xring O3 ⎘ ARM Mali G2-Ultra NX MP16 ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB UFS 4.x	Amazon: 1. $639.50 XIAOMI Pad 8 Pro Ai WiFi Ver… 2. $295.40 XIAOMI Redmi Pad 2 PRO Only … 3. $540.00 XIAOMI Pad 8 Pro Ai WiFi Ver… List Price: 900€	645 g	512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	13.30″ 3408×2272 308 PPI LCD
2. 87.8%	OnePlus Pad 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 840 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 4.x	List Price: 799€	672 g	256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash	13.20″ 3392×2400 315 PPI IPS
3. 87.1%	Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 Apple M4 8-Core ⎘ Apple M4 9-Core GPU ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 128 GB NVMe	List Price: 849€	616 g	128 GB NVMe	12.90″ 2732×2048 265 PPI IPS
4. 86.5%	Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SM8735 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 825 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 128 GB UFS 3.1	List Price: 529€	598 g	128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash	13.00″ 3504×2109 315 PPI IPS

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