Redmi Pad Vs. Xiaomi Pad 5: Which Android Tablet Should You Buy?
© Provided by ScreenRantRedmi Pad is the first tablet of the Redmi brand, but is it worth buying instead of Xiaomi Pad 5? Redmi was first launched by Xiaomi as a range of affordable smartphones offering lower price models than Xiaomi branded models. However, in 2019, Xiaomi separated Redmi into a separate sub-brand.
Since then, Redmi's product portfolio has expanded to include headphones, smartwatches, and home appliances such as fitness trackers, laptops, monitors, smart TVs, and even washing machines. Surprisingly, Redmi Pad is the sub-brand's first tablet. In addition to Redmi, Xiaomi also has a subsidiary, Poco, which offers budget and gaming phones.
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Redmi Pad has a 10.61-inch 2K (2000 × 1200) display, which is slightly smaller than the 11-inch WQHD+ (2560 × 1600) display of Xiaomi Pad 5. Although both screens are LCD panels, they can display up to a billion colors . However, while the Redmi Pad has a 90Hz refresh rate, the Xiaomi Pad 5 refreshes at 120Hz and also includes support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG. The Xiaomi Pad 5 also has stylus support, but the stylus (and optional keyboard case) must be purchased separately.
The Redmi Pad is powered by a 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 processor and is available in 3GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB, and 6GB+128GB configurations. It has a microSD card slot for expansion up to 1TB. In contrast, the Xiaomi Pad 5 uses a more powerful Snapdragon 860 processor paired with 6GB of RAM. Buyers can choose between 128GB or 256GB of storage, but there is no SD card slot. Both tablets have an 8-megapixel front camera. Redmi Pad has an 8MP rear camera and Xiaomi Pad 5 has a 13MP rear camera with dual LED flash.
Neither tablet has a headphone jack, but there are four speakers with Dolby Atmos. Redmi Pad has Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 5, while Xiaomi Pad 5 has Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 6. The mobile version is not available to anyone. When Xiaomi Pad 5 was released in August 2021, it was running Android 11. However, it has now been updated to MIUI 13 based on Android 12, and a developer version of Android 13 is also available. In contrast, Redmi Pad runs MIUI 13 based on Android 12. Xiaomi promises to get " 2 versions of Android and MIUI updates in 3 years " and three years of security updates. Tablets run a custom version of MIUI called MIUI for Pad, which offers features like split-screen multitasking, floating and multi-window windows, but is not based on Android 12L. Notably, these features are not available on the Redmi Pad 3GB variant.
In terms of battery life, the Redmi Pad packs an 8000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and a 22.5W charger. On the other hand, Xiaomi Pad 5 has a large 8720mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging, but it is. 22.5 W charger in the box. The Redmi Pad is available in Europe starting at €279 (~$279). Surprisingly, the price of the Xiaomi Pad 5 is higher, with a starting price of 349 euros (~$349). Unfortunately, the tablets are not sold in the US. The Redmi Pad is great for those who want an affordable tablet with a great screen and powerful speakers for everyday media viewing and gaming. However, the Xiaomi Pad 5 does all that and more, making it a better option than the Redmi Pad for those who can afford it.
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