Xiaomi has apparently not given up on tablets in its technological ecosystem. The news arrives after a Li Chuangqi answered a few questions regarding tablets earlier this week. So, a new tablet might still be in the plans for some time in the future.
Previously, Xiaomi had released the Mi Pad 4 and Mi Pad 4 Plus back in 2018. These devices featured Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 AIE SoC alongside 4GB of RAM and a large 6,000 or 8,620mAh battery. However, it’s been more than a year since the Mi Tab 4 series was launched, while it has remained unclear if a successor would be launched at all.
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According to industry experts, the tablets and their entertainment features have largely been replaced by taller and wider smartphones. Although the viability of tablets still exists in certain professional cases, they are still not as viable in comparison to their smaller counterparts. Apple’s iPad Pro is one such example with it being the first choice for creative professionals or working on the go.
Although the future of the tablets is uncertain, there might be a notable jump in performance and battery life that many chip manufacturers are hoping to achieve. Generally, smartphones have also been faster than tablets, in most cases, especially when comparing flagships. So, more power might make them more viable for additional workloads and more useful. However, this is still speculation, so take it with a grain a salt.
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