Xiaomi just unveiled a bunch of new tablet models in the Indian market. The Redmi Pad Pro series was announced as a mid-range tablet for users who need capable specs without breaking the bank. Alongside these two models, the company also announced the Redmi Pad SE 4G. This is a more affordable device, but who does this tablet target? Redmi seems to be targeting a rather untapped segment in the market.
1. Redmi Pad SE 4G: What makes it special?
The Chinese brand unveiled the Redmi Pad SE 4G earlier today (29th July 2024). While tablets have gotten taller with larger screen real estate, the Pad SE 4G sports a modest 8.7-inch display with an HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and up to 600 nits of peak brightness. It is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, which is paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage.
A large 6,650mAh battery pack powers this tablet with support for standard 10W charging. For optics, you get an 8-megapixel camera on the back and a 5-megapixel selfie shooter on the front. Other notable features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos support, and an IP53 rating for water and dust resistance. All of this is offered for a starting price tag of 10,999 INR. This makes it a decent budget offering.
2. So who is it for?
At this price range, this is an affordable tablet that targets everyone on a strict budget but requires a new tablet. You get a 4G enabled dual SIM that lets you make calls and access mobile data. This means that it isn’t just a cheap tablet as it also doubles as an entry-level computing device. So the Redmi Pad SE 4G is a viable option for students and kids as well. The pricing is undoubtedly what makes it attractive to this demographic, but its overall hardware package is also what makes it worth buying.
3. The Competition
Xiaomi’s Redmi Pad SE 4G is special since it barely has any rival at this price point. The closest competition is a two year old tablet from Lenovo dubbed the Tab M10 Plus. It has a taller 10.61-inch 2K display but it is slightly more expensive (around 14,499 INR).
The chipset that powers this tablet is also a slightly slower Helio G80. There are Pros and Cons on between these two tablets. Lenovo brings a larger battery, but for 10,999 INR, the Redmi Pad SE 4G has calling and mobile data support on the base model. Being a recent release, you also get longer software support.
