Skip to content

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Microsoft Surface 2 RT X Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) 12Points
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

5
MP

3.1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

N/A

What's the better tablet? Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) vs Surface 2 RT (32GB)} 7 Advantages Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+360 grams (12.6 ounces)88%
Lighter
vs676 grams (23.66 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels52%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+324 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs208 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 3.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
vs190000 apps (Windows Store)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (28nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (15GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
7.9"vs+10.6"34%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

19 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Other model namesTablet Xiaomi Pad 7.9Microsoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiMicrosoft
Release date6/1/2014, Announced: 3/1/20149/23/2013
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)135.4 x 202 millimeters (5.33 x 7.95 in)172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in)
Weight360 grams (12.6 ounces)676 grams (23.66 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size7.9" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatWindows RT 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatfeature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 7feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1 (28nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm)
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Single-core)
Penta-core, 1 processor:
5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP Kepler MP192 (950MHz)NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 24456feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)32GB (15GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6700 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, White, Gray
• Java framework
• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Dual-position kickstand
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years
• Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.