If you are looking for the best tablets in terms of quality price ratio, you should definitely add the Redmi Pad to the list. This device made its debut just a bunch of weeks ago, but it is already one of the greatest tablets in the affordable segment. But is it really the best you can find in terms of quality price ratio or there are other devices with better value for money? One of the best ways to understand it is comparing it to the other affordable tablets sold in a similar price range. One of the most known ones is definitely the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 2021, sold in the global market since the end of last year. Here you can find a comparison between the specifications of the Redmi Pad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 2021.

Redmi Pad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

  Xiaomi Redmi Pad Motorola Moto Tab G62
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 250.5 x 158.1 x 7.1 mm, 465 grams 246.8 x 161.9 x 6.9 mm, 508 g
DISPLAY  10.61 inches, 1200 x 2000p (Full HD+), IPS LCD 10.5 inches, 1200 x 1920p (Full HD+), TFT LCD
PROCESSOR MediaTek Helio G99, octa-core 2.2 GHz Unisoc Tiger T618, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 2 GB RAM, 32 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 3 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 12, MIUI Android 11, One UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Single 8 MP f/2.0
8 MP f/2.3 front camera		 Single 8 MP
5 MP front camera
BATTERY 8000 mAh, fast charging 18W 7040 mAh, fast charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Ultrawide front camera Optional LTE connectivity

Design

If you read the other comparisons published on Gizmochina in the last days, you probably know that I do not like the design of the Redmi Pad very much because it has a big camera module. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 offers a better solution: it has a rear camera placed directly on the back cover, so the look is more minimalistic. However, I appreciate the Redmi Pad because it has an aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 has a full plastic design. So it is inferior when it comes to the build quality. Both tablets come with a high screen to body ratio, with the display covering 80 percent of the front panel. Unfortunately, they do not have a fingerprint scanner or other advanced authentication methods, but they just come with physical keys for volume and the power key.

 

Display

One of the most important advantages of the Redmi Pad is the presence of a bigger display. It is a screen with a diagonal of more than 10.6 inches able to show up to one billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and a typical brightness of 400 nits. Besides coming with great color accuracy, it provides a viewing experience smoother than average thanks to the 90 Hz refresh rate. It has an IPS panel, more than sufficient for everyone in terms of image quality. The display of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is decent but nothing special. We are talking about a TFT LCD panel with a diagonal of 10.5 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels. The TFT technology is actually inferior to IPS, so it does not stand a chance against the Redmi Pad. Both tablets feature four stereo speakers, so the audio department is good, and with the Samsung, you even get a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Specs & Software

The most advanced hardware setup belongs to the Redmi Pad. It is powered by the Helio G99 chipset by MediaTek, currently the best 4G mobile platform released by this chipmaker in 2022. It is a processor built with a 6 nm production process sporting an octa-core architecture composed of two Cortex A76 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz, six Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G57 MC2 GPU. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage expandable with a micro SD. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 has an inferior Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset with a max frequency of 2 GHz, paired with up to 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage in the most expensive configuration. The Redmi Pad runs Android 12 out of the box, while the Samsung is still based on Android 11. There is no challenge.

Camera

The rear cameras of the Redmi Pad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 provide more or less the same quality, but the Xiaomi one features a superior front camera with an 8 MP resolution instead of just 5 MP.

Battery

Even when it comes to the battery, the Redmi Pad wins again. It has a bigger battery and a longer battery life, as well as a faster charging tech.

Price

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 starts from $230 or €230 (now available at much better street prices), while the Redmi Pad begins at $250 or €250. The Redmi Pad wins this comparison.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Pad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Pad

PRO

  • Better display
  • 90 Hz refresh rate
  • Bigger battery
  • Faster chipset
  • More RAM and internal storage

CONS

  • Higher price

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 2021

PRO

  • Wider availability
  • More affordable
  • More memory configurations
  • Optional LTE connectivity

CONS

  • Inferior hardware
  • Smaller battery

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