This tablet has been forced to share the limelight with the 11T family of smartphones that Xiaomi has just presented, but the truth is that it is a very interesting device that is worth not overlooked. In a market where Apple rules with an iron fist, this Pad 5 aspires to show us that Android tablets can also offer us a satisfactory experience.
In the photographs illustrating this article, you can see that it has a stylish and elegant design, with thin frames and a flat aluminum profile that is easy on the eyes. In addition, it is possible to use it with Xiaomi’s Smart Pen stylus, although, yes, it is not included in the package. And it’s no bargain either due to the fact that it costs €99.99.
So far, however, we have only skimmed the surface. The specifications of this device are at the height of what we users can expect from a mid-high range tablet. There is no doubt that the biggest challenge this Pad 5 will have to face is to convince us that it guarantees a great experience. These are the ingredients it contains to achieve this.
Xiaomi Pad 5 Datasheet
| Xiaomi Pad 5 | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 11-inch IPS LCD with WQHD + resolution (2560 x 1600 dots), 120 Hz refresh, 1500: 1 contrast ratio, 16:10 aspect ratio, and compatibility with Dolby Vision content |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 with 8 cores and 7 nm photolithography |
| Graphics | Adreno 640 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1 |
| Front Camera | 8-megapixel sensor and optics with aperture value f / 2.0 Video recording at 1080p and 30 FPS |
| Rear Camera | 13-megapixel sensor and optics with aperture value f / 2.0 Video recording up to 4K at 30 FPS |
| Accessories | Xiaomi Smart Pen digital pen. It is not included in the package and costs 99.99 euros |
| Sound | Stereophonic audio Four 16 x 20mm speakers Dolby Atmos processing Hi-Res Audio |
| OS | MIUI 12.5 for Xiaomi Pad based on Android 11 |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11ac Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity sensor, and digital compass |
| Battery | 8720 mAh 22.5-watt charger included in the package (the tablet can charge with a maximum power of 33 watts) |
| Dimensions | 254.7 x 166.3 x 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 511 g |
| Colors | Cosmic gray and pearl white |
| Price | €399.99 (€299.99 in promotion during September 23 and 24) |
The latest specifications promise us an experience at the height of the market
In the table that we publish above these lines, we can see that the specifications of this tablet are not bad at all. Its processor is a Snapdragon 860 chip with 8 cores and manufactured with 7 nm photolithography that is backed by 6 GB of RAM. Xiaomi has confirmed that the secondary storage of this device will have a capacity of 128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1 depending on which version we get.
The other element that has a very profound impact on our experience is the display, and the one on this Pad 5 looks good. It incorporates an 11-inch IPS LCD panel with WQHD+ (2560 x 1600 dots) resolution, 120 Hz refresh, native 1500:1 contrast ratio, and a brightness delivery capability that Xiaomi says allows it to play Dolby Vision content.
Let’s now take a look at the cameras. The front one incorporates an 8-megapixel sensor and an optical with f/2.0 aperture value, and the rear one relies on a 13-megapixel sensor that works in tandem with an optical with f/2.0 aperture value. The latter camera allows us to record video with maximum quality of 4K at 30 FPS.
As far as sound is concerned, this tablet has four 16 x 20 mm speakers and is prepared to virtualize Dolby Atmos audio. Xiaomi offers it with its MIUI 12.5 customization layer for Pad on Android 11, and finally, it incorporates an 8720 mAh battery that we can charge using the 22.5-watt transformer included in the package. One last interesting note: this tablet allows you to charge its battery with a power of up to 33 watts.
Pricing and Availability of the Xiaomi Pad 5
The new Xiaomi Pad 5 tablet from Xiaomi will be available from next September 23 with a price of €399.99. During the days 23 and 24 September will be available on a promotional basis with a price of €299.99 in both online stores and physical stores Xiaomi.
