Xiaomi has expanded its product lineup with the launch of its latest Android tablet -- Xiaomi Pad 5 in India.
Hailed as a new tablet alternative for Android users, the design of the Xiaomi Pad 5 seems to have been inspired by iPads. While it may not resemble an iPad from the rear, the flat sides of the Xiaomi Pad 5 have a resemblance to Apple's tablets.
There's a single rear camera housed inside a squircle camera array which looks unique. The brushed matte rear finish of the tablet adds to the overall premium look and feel.
The tablet comes with high-end features along with an affordable price tag. You get a flagship processor, fast charging, a higher refresh rate, and much more. Check out the features below:
As per the Gadgets 360's report, Xiaomi brought the Pad 5 starting at Rs. 26,999 for the 6GB + 128GB storage model and the high-end variant is launched at Rs. 28,999 which comes with 6GB RAM and 256GB storage option. At this price tag, users will get the flagship octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC which is paired with Adreno 640 GPU and 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The tablet also supports onboard storage of up to 256GB.
Besides, there is a 13MP rear camera sensor that supports up to 4K video recording at a 30fps frame rate. Upfront, the Xiaomi Pad 5 comes with an 8MP selfie camera sensor which capable of full-HD (1080p) video recording at a 30fps frame rate. Apart from this, the tablet includes quad speakers along with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio.
It also packs an 8,720 mAh battery unit with 33W fast charging support. However, the bundled charger has 22.5W output support that is claimed to deliver over 16 hours of video playback on a single charge. It runs Android 11 with MIUI 13 for Pad.
Furthermore, you'll get a 10.95-inch 2.5K+ (2,560x1,600 pixels) display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, and DCI-P3 colour gamut. The display also provides a pixel density of 275ppi and a peak brightness of up to 650 nits. The Xiaomi Pad 5 comes with the Xiaomi Pad Keyboard and support for the Smart Pen which features a 4096 pressure sensitivity and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz.
While it offers a great viewing experience along with a cinema-like sound experience, the tablet does not support the 3.5mm audio jack. It is launched in only the Wi-Fi variant, so, there is no option for a SIM card slot. Besides, the Xiaomi Pad features a plastic back panel and also skips a microSD slot. Although you get enough onboard storage to keep your all data.
If reviews from tech savvy's are to be believed, Xiaomi Pad 5 will definitely be a good buy for its asking price if one is looking for a tablet to watch movies and play games.