Xiaomi has just debuted the Xiaomi Pad 5 and Pad 5 Pro alongside the Mix 4. The two new tablets are the company’s first tablets in three years.
Both tablets are built around an 11-inch display with 2560×1600 pixel resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. They support Dolby Vision and HDR10 and are said to have a peak brightness of 500 nits. The panels also have TrueTone technology which helps with adapting the colors and brightness to ambient light.
The duo supports a magnetic keyboard cover and the Xiaomi stylus. The stylus features two buttons on its side and offers a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It weighs 12.2g and is said to offer 8 hours of use.
They both run on MIUI that has been adapted for tablets and brings multi-screen support for over 300 apps.
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
The Pad 5 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 coupled with 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB internal storage. Additionally, it comes in a Wi-Fi-only and a 5G version.
It boasts an 8600mAh battery with support for 67W fast-charging, the fastest ever in a tablet.
As far as optics go, the Wi-Fi-only Pro variant has a 13MP main camera and a 5MP ultra-wide camera at the back. Meanwhile, the option that supports 5G retains the ultra-wide camera but upgrades the main snapper to a 50MP sensor.
The Pro variant also comes with four Dolby Atmos-tuned speakers – two on top and two on the bottom.
Xiaomi Pad 5
The vanilla Pad 5 has a Snapdragon 860 at the helm coupled with 6GB RAM and 128/256GB internal storage. It only has a Wi-Fi-only option though.
The battery has been slightly bumped up to 8720mAh cell but the fast charging is lowered to 33W. The tablet has a lone 13MP main camera around the back.
Price and availability
The Pad 5 is available in three colors – Black, White, and Green, while the Pad 5 Pro comes in White and Black.
The Pad 5 with 6/128GB configuration is available for CNY 1,999 while doubling the storage will set you back CNY 2,299.
The Pad 5 Pro with 6/128GB configuration is priced at CNY 2,499, the 6/256GB option goes for CNY 2,799. Lastly, the top-specced 5G option with 8/256GB is priced at CNY 3,499.
Both tablets are available for pre-order in China. Its international availability has yet to be announced though.
Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.
