Xiaomi Pad 5

The Xiaomi Pad 5 is an exceptional Android tablet – but it is still an Android tablet. There’s little to fault on the hardware front, where you’ll find a lightweight design bolstered by strong specs, a gorgeous display, and great speakers. The software side is typical for an Android tablet, which is to say it’s fine, but can’t match an iPad, but this isn’t enough reason to resist the Pad 5.

-- As reviewed by TechAdvisor
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Product details

  • WIFI Version, NO SIM CARD. FCC ID: 2AFZZK7BNY
  • Size: 11" display Resolution: 1600 x 2560 (WQHD+) 275 ppi Refresh rate: 120Hz Brightness : 500nits (typ) Over 1 billion colours Supports DCI-P3
  • Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 Gold & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 Gold & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 Silver) GPU Adreno 640
  • Connectivity Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi Protocol 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB-C
  • Operating System Android 11 MIUI for Pad
  • Camera Rear camera: 13MP 4k | 30fps 1080p | 30fps 720p | 30fps Front camera: 8 MP 1080p | 30fps 720p | 30fps
  • WQHD+ 120Hz display Immersive quad stereo speakers Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 8720mAh (typ) high-capacity battery

PROS

+ Beautiful 120Hz, 2.5K display
+ Strong specs
+ Slim design

CONS

- Weak front-facing camera
- Android & MIUI under-optimised for tablets
- No LTE option

Expert reviews and ratings

By TechRadar on October 14, 2021
The Xiaomi Pad 5 is a fantastic all-rounder Android tablet with a good-looking screen, lots of processing power and well-optimized software. In fact, it’s the best rival to the entry-level iPad we’ve seen so far, especially at a similar price. Our few problems with the tablet are issues that most slates face, like the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack or the fact that arguably necessary peripherals will cause you to spend more money, but that just shows how well-rounded this slate is.
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By TechAdvisor on April 27, 2022
The Xiaomi Pad 5 is an exceptional Android tablet – but it is still an Android tablet. There’s little to fault on the hardware front, where you’ll find a lightweight design bolstered by strong specs, a gorgeous display, and great speakers. The software side is typical for an Android tablet, which is to say it’s fine, but can’t match an iPad, but this isn’t enough reason to resist the Pad 5.
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By NotebookCheck on December 19, 2021
Inexpensive, solid features, modern design: Users looking for a good tablet in the mid-range price range will find the Xiaomi Pad 5 to be an interesting purchase candidate.
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By TechAdvisor on September 22, 2021
Sí. Por mucho menos dinero que el que cuestan otros modelos de otras marcas, la Xiaomi Pad 5 ofrece unas especificaciones de gama alta: un rendimiento excelente, una pantalla nítida con muchos detalles, una duración de batería más que aceptable y un diseño increíblemente mejorado. Son algunos de los componentes de hacen de la Pad 5 un dispositivo en el que merece la pena invertir.
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By TechAdvisor on April 29, 2022
Le Xiaomi Pad 5 est une tablette Android exceptionnelle – mais c’est toujours une tablette Android. Il n’y a pas grand-chose à redire sur le hardware et le design, ce dernier est léger et soutenu par des caractéristiques solides, un écran magnifique et de bons haut-parleurs. Le côté logiciel est typique d’une tablette Android, c’est-à-dire qu’il est bien, mais ne peut pas rivaliser avec un iPad, mais ce n’est pas une raison suffisante pour résister au Pad 5 de Xiaomi.
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By Pocket-Lint on February 08, 2023
OnePlus' first tablet is an absolute stormer. It combines a reasonable price point with snappy performance, excellent battery life, a great display and speakers and a lovely design. We think it's one of the best Android tablets you can buy.
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By Pocket-Lint on February 08, 2023
OnePlus' first tablet is an absolute stormer. It combines a reasonable price point with snappy performance, excellent battery life, a great display and speakers and a lovely design. We think it's one of the best Android tablets you can buy.
90
By Pocket-Lint on February 08, 2023
OnePlus' first tablet is an absolute stormer. It combines a reasonable price point with snappy performance, excellent battery life, a great display and speakers and a lovely design. We think it's one of the best Android tablets you can buy.
90
By Pocket-Lint on February 08, 2023
OnePlus' first tablet is an absolute stormer. It combines a reasonable price point with snappy performance, excellent battery life, a great display and speakers and a lovely design. We think it's one of the best Android tablets you can buy.
90
By Pocket-Lint on February 08, 2023
OnePlus' first tablet is an absolute stormer. It combines a reasonable price point with snappy performance, excellent battery life, a great display and speakers and a lovely design. We think it's one of the best Android tablets you can buy.
90
By Pocket-Lint on February 08, 2023
OnePlus' first tablet is an absolute stormer. It combines a reasonable price point with snappy performance, excellent battery life, a great display and speakers and a lovely design. We think it's one of the best Android tablets you can buy.
90