| Hardware and OS | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 | |
| Operating system | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) | |
| GPU | GeForce Kepler (192 cores) | |
| RAM | 2 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 16GB or 64GB | |
| Memory Card Slot | Yes (up to 256GB) | |
| User Interface | MIUI 6.0 (Up to MIUI 7.0) | |
| Display | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 7.9 inches | |
| Resolution | 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Colors | 16 Million Colors | |
| Pixel Density | 326 ppi | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
| Connectivity | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 | other phones |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| GPS | No | |
| NFC | No | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | |
| Speed | No Mobile Network Support | |
| SIM | Standard SIM | |
| Dual SIM | NA | |
| Camera | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 | other phones |
| Main camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | |
| Features | No | |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | |
| Multimedia | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 | other phones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, (w/ Stereo Speakers) | |
| Radio | No | |
| Video Playback | MP4, (H.264 Support) | |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Design | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 | other phones |
| Dimensions | 202 x 135.4 x 8.5 mm | |
| Waterproof | No | |
| Weight | 360g | |
| Battery | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 | other phones |
| Placement | Non-Removable | |
| Other | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor | |