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Xiaomi Pad 5 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage goes on sale in China for 2,499 yuan ($382)

Jeet — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 03:09:22 +0000

Xiaomi launched its next-generation tablets in the form of the Xiaomi Pad 5 and Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro. A few months ago, the company launched the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model of the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro and now the company is launching a similar memory configuration for the standard model.

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 is now available in a new memory configuration of 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The company has confirmed the launch and it’s now available for purchase in the Chinese market for the price of 2,499 yuan, which is about $382.

As for the specifications, the tablet features a large 11-inch LCD display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a high refresh rate of 120Hz, a PPI of up to 275, and a contrast ratio of 1500:1.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. In the camera department, there’s a 13-megapixel camera sensor with an LED flash at the back and on the front side, the device has an 8-megapixel camera which also supports the Face unlock feature.

The Xiaomi Pad 5 runs the Android operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI For Pad custom user interface on top. brings features such as custom input methods, split screens, small windows, parallel windows, and other functions. The device is powered by an 8,720mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging.

Xiaomi Pad 5 to launch on April 27 in India, along with Xiaomi 12 Pro

Sean — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:32:45 +0000

Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of its highly anticipated flagship handset, the Xiaomi 12 Pro. But, the high end smartphone isn’t the only notable launch on April 27, as the company is also expected to announce the Xiaomi Pad 5 as well.

According to a 91Mobiles report, known tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed that the Chinese tech giant will be launching the Pad 5 in India on April 27. As of right now, the brand has been teasing the announcement of a number of new products for the Indian market, although, it has yet to officially reveal the names of these upcoming gadgets. For those unaware, the company had first unveiled the tablet back in August 2021 alongside the Pad 5 Pro in its home market of China.

Notably, if this is true, then the Pad 5 will be the first tablet to launch in India in a long while. Furthermore, the new device will likely arrive with accessories like a stylus and a detachable keyboard as well. Talking more about the tablet, it is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC along with 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It also runs Android 11 based MIUI 12.5 out of the box and is powered by a large 8,720mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging.

On the back, it houses a lone 13 megapixel camera, while the front houses an 8 megapixel selfie shooter. It sports an 11 inch WQXGA display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10, TrueTone True color display, and even the TUV Rheinland low blue light certification.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 spotted running the Windows 11 ARM operating system

Jeet — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 04:57:15 +0000

It’s been some time since Xiaomi launched its two new tablets in the market — Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 and Snapdragon 870 chipset respectively, and come running the Android-based MIUI for Pad operating system.

Now, a video shared by B station UP master @Sunflower2333 showcases the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 running the latest Windows 11 ARM operating system from Microsoft. This means that running the Windows 10 ARM is also possible on the Mi Pad 5.

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The device is smoothly running the Windows 11 ARM at 2K screen resolution. The user adds that the CPU cores frequency has been reduced to effectively have a Power Saving Mode to increase the battery life for usage.

Prior to this, developers have managed to install the new Windows 11 ARM operating system on a few other devices, including Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL, Mi 8, OnePlus 6T, Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, and other smartphones.

There’s no way Windows 11 operating system on the Mi Pad 5 gets official support or approval from Xiaomi. But the good thing is that such experiments imply that the development is still ongoing and the developers are making progress for Windows on ARM.

In related news, Microsoft has been testing x64 emulation for Windows 10 on Arm for about a year now, but the company is now limiting the feature to Windows 11. It now allows x64 apps that haven’t been compiled for Arm-powered machines to run, allowing devices like the Surface Pro X to access more apps.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 with Snapdragon 860 SoC launched in Japan for ¥43,780(~$384)

Pranav Sawant — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:01:07 +0000

A few weeks back, Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Pad 5 in China, Europe, and Indonesia. Now, Xiaomi Japan has officially launched the Mi Pad 5 in the Japanese market. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 comes with a large 120Hz screen and has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoC.

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 is priced at ¥43,780(~$384) and ¥54,700(~$480) for the 6GB/128GB variant and 6GB/256GB variant respectively. This is slightly higher than the Indonesian pricing of Rp. 4,999,000(~$353).

It comes with support for Xiaomi Smart Pen which is priced at ¥11,800(~$104). The device has two colour options – Cosmic Purple and Pearl White. The tablet is already up for sale on mi.com and all Xiaomi authorised stores in Japan.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi Pad sports an 11-inch with an FHD+ resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a pixel density of 275 PPI. It also has anti-blue light and a 1500:1 contrast ratio. It has a 13MP single camera at the rear and boasts an 8MP selfie camera.

Under the hood, it is powered by other Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It houses an 8,720mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging technology. It is touted to offer 5 days of music playback, 16 hours of video playback, and 10 hours of gaming. The device runs on MIUI 12.5 Pad OS software skin based on Android 11.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Global version appears on GeekBench ahead of launch

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:51:36 +0000

Xiaomi’s much-awaited Mi Pad 5 series of tablets were finally launched in China last month after a there years hiatus. The slate is expected to go official for the global market on September 15. Ahead of the global release, the Xiaomi Pad 5, as it may be called, has now been spotted on the GeekBench database.

The model hits GeekBench with the model number Xiaomi 21051182G. The Chinese version was also benchmarked on GeekBench, appearing with the model number M2105K81AC. This model is listed with a Qualcomm processor clocked at 3.19GHz. The motherboard is listed with the codename “Nabu” which is the codename of the Snapdragon 860-powered Mi Pad 5, according to an earlier FCC listing. The device will also come with 6GB RAM and will run on Android 11 but that will definitely get the recently unveiled MIUI for Pad overlay.

In the single-core test of Geekbench, the M2105K81AC tablet scored 781 points while in the multi-core test, it polled 2800 points. This is lower than the 997 points in the single-core test and 3181 points in the multi-core test scored on GeekBench by the Snapdragon 870-powered Mi Pad 5 Pro.

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 was launched alongside the Mi Pad 5 Pro. We don’t know for sure if Xiaomi will be introducing the Pro version to the global market. The tablet features an 11-inch display with WQHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate. The slate also comes with quad speakers and a dual-cell 8720mAh battery, among other impressive features.

Belarusian store NSV.by listed the tablet on its website recently with a price tag of BYN 1199 (~$479) for the 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage variant. This is way higher than the 1999 yuan (~$310) price tag for the same variant in China. The official retail price may not be as high as that but we don’t expect it to be cheaper than in China.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 global version gets unboxed, price revealed too

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 10:58:29 +0000

Xiaomi has a launch scheduled for September 15 and one of the products expected to be announced at the global event is the Mi Pad 5/Pad 5. While there is still no confirmation the tablet will be unveiled on that day, we can confirm that the new tablet will indeed get a global release thanks to an unboxing video that has been uploaded on the internet.

The video was uploaded on Instagram by the Belarusian store NSV.by. The store has also put up a post on the social media platform that says the Mi Pad 5 is now available for pre-order.

Xiaomi Tab 5 Global Unboxing leaked by Belorussian retailer https://t.co/Tgtyp5jpal.

Source (IG):https://t.co/uvIOmYmep1
Source:https://t.co/CjXqH4EwVK pic.twitter.com/5AgG938PI5

— Xiaomiui | Xiaomi & MIUI News (@xiaomiui) September 4, 2021

In the video which was reposted on Twitter by Xiaomiui, we see the Xiaomi Pad 5 will come in a white box just like the Chinese variant. However, this box is significantly thicker than the one that is sold in China, thanks to the included accessories such as a charger and USB cable.

The film on top of the tablet shows a few specs such as a WQHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, quad spealers, a Snapdragon 860 processor, and a dual-cell 8720mAh battery. The video also shows that the global version of the Mi Pad 5 will be available in white and black colorways.

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The store has put a price tag of BYN 1199 (~$479) on the tablet and this gets you the variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. This is significantly higher than the CNY 1999 (~$310) price tag in China. We will have to wait until the global launch to know if the official price will be lower.

Mi Pad 5 Pro vs Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 tablet comparison: Unexpected Results

Paco Zheng — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:35:23 +0000

In the past few weeks, we reviewed the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 (review here) as well as the Mi Pad 5 Pro (review here). And I’m sure there are some people who would be interested to see how these two tablets compare with each other.

So today, let’s look deeper into these two tablets and find out whether the Mi Pad 5 Pro is worthy of its title as the ultimate value for money tablet, or whether the Xiaoxin Pad Pro can withstand the challenge.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 vs Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro: Design

Let’s start with their designs. If you just look at the pictures on your screen, you may prefer the minimal design of the Mi Pad 5 Pro rather than the splicing back design of the Xiaoxin Pad.

However, if you look closer and, in fact, use them for a while, you would come to the opposite conclusion. The Xiaoxin Pad Pro uses a metal unibody design which not just looks premium but significantly improves the holding experience. And strangely, although the Mi Pad 5 Pro features an 11-inch display which is slightly smaller than the size of the 11.5-inch Xiaoxin Pad Pro, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro is still thinner and lighter. And the Xiaoxin Pad Pro is also one of the thinnest tablets that you can have on the market.

Black – Mi Pad 5 Pro / Silver – Xiaoxin Pad Pro

As for the Mi Pad Pro, its back cover is made of plastic with matte finish, which is slightly inferior to the Xiaoxin Pad in terms of the built quality. And its edges of the side frame are really sharp, which also causes slight discomfort when holding it.

So in terms of the body design and build quality, we think the Xiaoxin Pad Pro is the better option.

Displays

Let’s now look at their large displays, which is probably the most important part of this comparison. The Xiaoxin Pad Pro features an OLED screen with a 2.5K resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Mi Pad 5 Pro comes with an LCD panel featuring the same resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. One of the most intuitive differences is that the OLED display of the Xiaoxin Pad supports Always on Display while the Mi Pad doesn’t. By far, Xiaoxin Pad Pro is still the only Android tablet at its price point that comes with an OLED screen.

In terms of color performance, the Mi Pad Pro supports Dolby vision and HDR with a peak brightness of 485nits. But looking back to the OLED panel of the Xiaoxin Pad, it brings a much better color presentation with higher contrast, and the brightness can reach at 589 nits. And it also has the wide support of Dolby Vision and HDR contents, with a slightly higher peak brightness. Even in our video, here, you can see the gap between the two displays. The Xiaoxin Pad Pro did look a little better during video playback.

Text sharpness

However, when it comes to text display, the OLED panel of the Xiaoxin Pad loses out due to its pixel arrangement. When we zoom into the display, it’s not difficult to find that the text edges are not as clear as the LCD display of the Mi Pad Pro. But in actual use, I believe most users would not perceive this difference. Still, if you are going to enjoy a lot of reading on a tablet, the Mi Pad will be a slightly better option for you.

Black Levels

After two weeks of using these two tablets, I must admit that I spent more time on the Xiaoxin Pad’s OLED display. In addition to its excellent display quality, the screen experience is pretty assuring as I didn’t feel discomfort like I do on using some OLED screens when using for a long time.

On the other hand, the Mi Pad 5 Pro has a better audio department, thanks to the presence of 8 speakers tuned by Harman Kardon, while the Xiaoxin Pad Pro has 4 speakers tuned by JBL Audio. About their audio performance, you can check it here.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 vs Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro: Performance, Gaming

Both of them are powered by the same chipset: the Snapdragon 870, which is also the best processor that you can get in the market for Android tablets. And the Mi Pad Pro offers three optional memory configurations with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB ROM, while the Xiaoxin Pad Pro only has one version with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. But the good news is that the Xiaoxin Pad Pro supports MicroSD-card extension of up to 512GB.

Benchmarks

We’ve actually used the Xiaoxin Pad Pro for over a month. In the past one month, due to the limit of 6GB RAM, the tablet experienced a few minor lags when we opened too many apps. But fortunately, it was only for a few seconds. On the other hand, we have only used the Mi Pad Pro for over a week. There’s no such issue that we experienced with the Mi Pad during this time.

Apart from that, the tablets both could perform well in daily use, including light office work. And honestly, I can’t really pick which one has smoother performance. Even in benchmarks, their results are almost the same.

Gaming Performance

In actual gaming test, it seems that the Xiaoxin Pad’s metal unibody brings a better thermal performance. In games like Genshin Impact and Nimian Legends, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro could maintain a higher framerate stably without much fluctuation or any performance throttling. The Mi Pad Pro’s gaming performance was not bad though, but it’s more likely to meet the threshold in long-time gaming.

Like we said in the review of the Mi Pad Pro, the USB-C port is only compatible with USB-2 standard, which neither supports video output, nor high-speed data transfer. On the other hand, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro has a much more user-friendly USB port with support for USB3.1 and video output. So it’s unsurprising that the Xiaoxin Pad Pro completes our file transfer test much faster than the Mi Pad.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 vs Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro: Keyboard, Stylus

Now let’s talk about their official accessories – the keyboard and the stylus. The leather-like keyboard case of Mi Pad feels more premium than the woven case of the Xiaoxin Pad. And it’s also a bit lighter. If you are going to carry the tablet with the keyboard case, the compact size of Mi Pad would be a bit more convenient.

Both of them only support contact connection and has no Bluetooth wireless connection.

There’s only one way to use the Mi Pad’s keyboard, which is to put them together under a fixed angle. And the back attachment of the keyboard case is so weak that the back cover often came off the tablet when packing up.

But for the Xiaoxin Pad Pro, things were better. The back protection can be used as a stand for the tablet, and it can achieve almost any placement angle that you want on the table. By the way, the back protection is removable, so if you don’t like to work with the keyboard, it still a great Tablet Stand for you.

In addition, when compared to the Mi Pad’s keyboard, the Xiaoxin Pad’s has 12 more shortcut keys and a touchpad. With the Keyboard, the Xiaoxin Pad can work much more like a laptop under the PC Mode. On the other hand, the Mi Pad Pro doesn’t yet support the PC mode as they claimed at the launch event.

Although in terms of drawing latency, almost all the Android tablets’ styluses we experienced don’t compare to the Apple Pencil for iPad, we still could see the improvement on the Xiaoxin Pad Pro and the Mi Pad Pro. The gap has been reduced greatly. However, it’s strange that the Mi Pad Pro’s stylus has slightly lower latency in third-party apps than its performance in the official note app. Emmm… does it have something to do with MIUI? During our limited experience, we only found the WPS Office app and the official note app supporting a 120Hz refresh rate on the Mi Pad Pro.

stylus performance

On the other hand, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro actually has a very close performance overdrawing latency to the Mi Pad’s stylus under most scenarios. And when it comes to writing experience, both feel good and are very close to each other. But thanks to the higher refresh rate, it was a close win for the Mi Pad Pro in this round.

What’s a bit disappointing is that the Xiaoxin Pad’s stylus doesn’t support magnetic charging and is not able to attach on the side of the tablet like the Mi Pad’s stylus. As a result, to charge the stylus, you have to open the flap at the end of the pen, and connect to a USB-C cable, which is really inconvenient.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 vs Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro: Software

Now let’s talk about their software. Well, as we mentioned in the review video of the Mi Pad Pro, MIUI is still the main issue that confuses us. Until now, Xiaomi hasn’t pushed any significant updates to fix the issues we mentioned, such as no PC Mode and unoptimized multi-app experience. There were also some other details that often annoyed me, such as the gesture of going back to home-screen. You need to swipe up from the bottom of the screen to achieve the gesture. But when we horizontally hold the tablet with single hand, it’s almost impossible to do it without the help of the other hand.

On Android tablets, the optimization of horizontal display for some apps is still a problem. These apps didn’t originally support landscape mode, and the tablet would still display the apps vertically even when you use it horizontally. But the PC Mode somehow can reduce this discomfort with its window mode for apps, and this is also the most significant advantage when compared with the Mi Pad Pro, even though it’s not perfect. More importantly, the touchpad of the keyboard is really a big plus, no matter for the Pad mode or the PC mode. We also found that there were a few complaints on the internet about crashes on the Xiaoxin Pad Pro. But so far it only happened once on our model.

Xiaoxin Pad PRo PC Mode

For software experience, we want to mention another competitor, the HUAWEI MatePad 11 (review here). By far it has the best software performance that we’ve experienced, no matter for its powerful multi-device collaboration or Multi-tasking capability. But if we are to bring in all the three tablets for a comparison, I will still choose the Xiaoxin Pad Pro.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 vs Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro: Battery & Charging

After a few software updates, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro’s battery performance has got improved. So we re-tested its battery performance in this comparison. The new result shows that they both took great advantage of the 8600mAh big battery. But pay attention that the Mi Pad Pro comes with 67W fast charge. It only took 1 hour to fully charge the big battery, while we spent over 2 hours to finish the test on the Xiaoxin Pad Pro with its 20W charging efficiency.

Verdict

To be honest, we’re pretty surprised by this comparison. The Mi Pad 5 Pro didn’t crush its rival in this competition. On the contrary, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro showed a more balanced performance. It’s also worth mentioning that the Xiaoxin Pad Pro has been in the market for over 2 months.

But anyway, both of them are still the top options in the Android tablet market. Although we mentioned a few differences between them, honestly we think that the experience gap is not that obvious. After all, most issues that we experienced in these two tablets stems from the nature of the Android platform.

So that’s all for today’s comparison. How do you like these two tablets?

Xiaomi announces September 15 Global Launch event, likely for Mi 11T and Mi Pad 5

Sean — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:08:50 +0000

Earlier today (23rd August 2021), Xiaomi announced that it will be hosting a new product launch event on 15th September 2021. While the company has yet to reveal which product it plans on unveiling next month, it is expected to launch the Mi Pad 5 tablet series and the Mi 11T smartphone for the global market.

We promise this will be an exciting moment for all of you!

Save the date, don't miss out! #XiaomiProductLaunch pic.twitter.com/DylGw33XSu

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) August 23, 2021

The Chinese tech giant shared the news through its official Twitter handle stating that “We promise this will be an exciting moment for all of you!” Unfortunately, the company did not reveal any finer details regarding the September 15 global launch event. Although, it is likely that the brand will officially announce the Mi Pad 5 series of tablets in the global market. Furthermore, the company could also launch the Mi 11T along with the new tablet lineup as well.

Previously, we had exclusively reported on Xiaomi planning on launching the Mi Pad 5 series in Europe next month. At that time, there was no word on the official date for announcement, but it now seems that we can expect a global release on September 15. Similarly, we had also reported on the company gearing up to launch the Mi 11T next month as well. However, unlike the Mi Pad 5, our sources had revealed that the brand would launch the new smartphone on September 23.

So, Xiaomi might have possibly moved up the date to launch both the tablet and handset together. Or, the device could arrive a few days later. Keep in mind that this is still speculation as of right now, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned as we will be covering the global product launch event and any other updates that surface regarding this matter as well.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series will go on sale again tomorrow at 10 AM in China

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:05:27 +0000

Xiaomi officially launched the Mi Pad 5 series comprising of Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro on August 10 in China. The tablet series officially went on sale a few days back and a whopping 200,000 units were sold in China. Now, Xiaomi has scheduled its second sale for tomorrow i.e. August 19 in the region.

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro will go on sale at 10 AM in China via authorized retails partners and Xiaomi’s official website. The Mi Pad 5 is priced at CNY 1,999(~$308) and the Mi Pad 5 Pro costs CNY 2,499(~$385) in China. The Pro variant can be picked up in Black, Dazzling White, and Deep Scalloped, and the vanilla model will be available in Dark Green, Black, and Dazzling White.

The Mi Pad 5 series comes with an 11-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. The screen has a 275 PPI pixel density and supports anti-blue light with a contrast ratio of 1500:1.

The Pro variant features a 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera system, whereas, the Pad 5 has a 13MP single camera system. The series has an 8MP front camera for selfies. The Pro comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and the vanilla has a Snapdragon 860 inside. Both the tablets come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

Both the tablets also differ in the battery. The Mi Pad 5 Pro houses an 8,600mAh battery with 67W fast charging support On the other hand, the Mi Pad 5 packs an 8,720mAh battery with 33W fast charging technology. The tablets run on MIUI for Pad OS and have software features like parallel windows, split-screen, and custom input methods.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro Tablet Review: A Promising Refresh but dragged down by MIUI

Paco Zheng — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:42:57 +0000

After three years of break from the tablet market, Xiaomi has finally returned with the launch of the Mi Pad 5 series. As usual, we strived hard to get the new Mi Pad tablet early, and we are one of the first ones to review the Mi Pad 5 Pro.

The Android tablet market had been plagued with issues such as lack of applications and appropriate use case scenarios. Without significant hardware upgrades and software optimizations, it was still impossible for Android tablets to take the center stage. And, until a few months ago, these tablets were not even close in comparison to Apple’s iPads.

So how does the Mi Pad 5 Pro fare in this market? Will it finally give rise to a new era of Android Tablets?

Let’s find out.

This is the Mi Pad 5 Pro, which aims to be both productive and entertaining. Indeed, Xiaomi has made great efforts to package this into a product that can be used for work.

Mi Pad 5 Pro Review: Design

But, to be honest, it looks too much like an iPad Pro. Whether it’s the design or the User interface of MIUI for Pad, everything looks way too familiar.

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro comes with a metal frame and a CNC metal cutting process at the frame edges, which makes the overall look and feel, a bit more refined.

However, at the same time, the edges of the side frame are sharper than all the tablets that we reviewed in 2021, which also causes slight discomfort when holding it.

The rear design of the Mi Pad 5 series continues the design pattern of the Mi 11 series. For example, you’ll find the typical Xiaomi Camera module in the top-left corner and the Xiaomi logo below the cameras. The back cover is made of plastic material with a matte finish, which offers a good feeling when you are holding it. So the new Mi Pad in my hand has a pretty decent built quality.

The lack of a 3.5mm earphone jack may become one of the few drawbacks of the Mi Pad 5 Pro, especially as an entertainment device.

Now that we’ve introduced most details of the new Mi Pad’s design, let’s talk about its USB ports.

The USB-C port is another drawback of the new tablet. It’s only compatible with USB-2, which neither supports video output, nor high-speed data transfer. In addition, the compatibility and support for expanded accessories are also limited, which may reduce the possibilities of device expansion.

Mi Pad 5 Pro Review: Display

Almost all the popular features of a tablet would start with the display. The new Mi Pad’s display features 120Hz high refresh rate with a 2K resolution. It has Dolby Vision certification and supports HDR Content. In the actual test, the Mi Pad 5 Pro successfully recognized and played HDR videos in different apps. Although we have to admire Xiaomi’s efforts on software support for HDR content, the display’s maximum brightness of 485 nit is a bit disappointing. So it’s good for enjoying vivid colors on the Mi Pad Pro, but at the same time, the actual HDR effect would be affected by the brightness limits.

Apart from the 2k 120Hz display, the Mi Pad Pro is surprisingly equipped with 8 speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

Thanks to the premium display and stereo audio solution, the Mi Pad 5 Pro no doubt is one of the best devices for mobile entertainment.

Mi Pad 5 Pro Review: Hardware & Performance

The performance is actually the last thing you’ll need to worry about the tablet. It is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, which is also the best chipset for an android tablet so far. From the results of different benchmarks, it nearly achieved the best results that we’ve ever got on any snapdragon 870 model.

Well in actual gaming test, thanks to Xiaomi’s optimization and the tablet’s better cooling capability, the 870 chipset runs at full capacity on the Mi Pad 5 Pro. And you can even play Genshin Impact under the highest graphics at the highest framerate. Not to mention, other games like PUBG Mobile run well. The tablet was able to run the game with very little stress at a stable framerate of up to 90fps.

Mi Pad 5 Pro Review: MIUI for Pad

For any tablet, the primary goal is to be more than just a large-screen smartphone.

In this regard, we’ve seen a few creative solutions on the HUAWEI MatePad and Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro. Especially on the MatePad, the software optimization was quite a surprise. As for the Mi Pad 5 Pro, its software solution is actually very similar to what we saw on the MatePad 11.

Notably, all the official apps have been optimized for a large screen interface. There’s also the optimization of third-party applications, such as displaying a square interface in the horizontal view. And in some apps, you can open dual tasks within the app and either of them can be operated independently, which is the same as the feature called App-multiplier in MatePad’s Harmony OS.

Further, to improve work efficiency, the Mi Pad 5 Pro allows users to open 2 apps at once in its split-screen view. Although it looks quite familiar, the MatePad obviously offers more possibility with opening up to 4 windows at once. In addition, under split-screen view, it’s possible for the user to drag pictures or text from one app to the other. But it seems that the feature still got annoying limits and wasn’t available globally.

As far as productivity is concerned, the MIUI for Pad obviously has a lot of features, but more importantly, the official accessories such as the keyboard and stylus play a key role in deciding whether you can actually bring it out for work. On the keyboard side, it only supports contact connection but no Bluetooth wireless connection. So there’s only one way to use the keyboard, which is to put them together under a fixed angle and use the tablet like a laptop.

Unfortunately, Xiaomi’s accessories are very hard to get. The Stylus is out of stock for now. So here we are not able to show you more details about the accessories.

But don’t worry, we will bring you a hands-on with the accessories in a following comparison video.

The software experience of the new Mi Pad gave me a strong feeling that most of the ideas looks good on paper but haven’t been well optimized yet.

Even though Xiaomi has made great efforts to optimize MIUI for Pad, it still cannot guarantee a great user experience. The brand still needs to work closely with app developers to convert their apps to work well on tablets. So before you decide to buy a new Mi Pad or any other latest tablet, you have to check whether your most-used apps have been optimized for the Pad’s system.

Mi Pad 5 Pro Review: Battery Life & Charging

Another significant strength of the Mi Pad 5 Pro is its long battery life with 67W fast charging support. Compared to the Mi Pad 4, the 8600mAh battery has increased by 2600mAh capacity.

In our actual test, the battery performed well, no matter for office use or entertainment use. After video playback for one hour and using it for general office work for another hour, the power only dropped by 28%. After completing the test, there was still around 35% of power left.

As for charging, the 67W fast charging solution is also the fastest charging power in the tablet market. It just takes 73 minutes for the Mi Pad 5 Pro to charge from 0% to 100%.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro Review: Verdict

A lot of people were waiting for the update of Mi Pad series, and thought that the new Mi Pad 5 would be a game-changer with great value for money and top performance. Indeed, the Mi Pad 5 is one of those tablets that you can almost buy blindly without a lot of concern.

However, like its smartphones, while Xiaomi is a brand that makes great efforts in the hardware department, it still needs to fix the software on its new releases. But the good news is that Xiaomi has almost always kept its promise of fixing such bugs with regular updates.

We are planning to bring a tablet comparison video very soon. Which tablets would you want to see in the comparison with the new Mi Pad?

Please let us know down below. We will try our best to bring your recommendations in the upcoming video.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 can run Mi MIX Fold’s Pocket PC App: Report

Sean — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:43:41 +0000

Back in May 2021, Xiaomi had rolled out a new update for its first foldable smartphone, the Mi MIX Fold, which turned it into a pocket PC. This was mobile PC feature was enabled through a new Pocket PC app, which is also apparently compatible with the Mi Pad 5 tablet.

According to known tipster @数码闲聊站 (aka DigitalChatStation), the latest tablet from the Chinese tech giant is also capable of running the Pocket PC app from the Mi MIX Fold smartphone. For those unaware, the pocket PC feature allowed users to turn their foldable handset into a portable PC. The feature offered users a new UI that resembled a PC, with a start menu, taskbar, and control center as well.

Two notable features included a ‘Parallel Window’ and ‘Free Window Fingertip Dragging’ along with ‘Pocket PC’ allowed users to use multiple apps in windows form and drag and drop content from one window to another, which is similar to what a computer offers. Now, this has reportedly been transferred to the Mi Pad 5 as well. The tipster even added screenshots on his Weibo post, a Chinese microblogging website, to showcase the app on the tablet.

As per DigitalChatStation, the Mi Pad 5 Pro can be used in a PC mode after installing the Pocket PC app ported from the Mi MIX Fold. He further added that the port didn’t suffer from any bugs either and hopes that an upcoming MIUI update would bring this feature along with multi screen functionality to the tablet as well.

Xiaomi sold 200,000 units of Mi Pad 5 series within 5 minutes in its first sale

Jeet — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:32:29 +0000

A few days ago, Xiaomi officially launched its Mi MIX 4 smartphone as well as the Mi Pad 5 series in its home market China, along with a few other products. Today, the devices officially went on sale for the first time in the Chinese market.

Xiaomi announces that in this first sale, it managed to sell products worth 300 million within just one minute. The company also revealed that 200,000 units of the Mi Pad 5 series were sold in five minutes.

While Mi Pad 5 managed to sell 200,000 units in the first sale, people complained about the shortage of stock for the tablet’s accessories, including the keyboard and stylus. The company has taken note of it and has promised to try to resolve the issue.

The 6GB + 128GB model of Mi Pad 5 costs 1,999 yuan (~$308) while the 6GB + 256GB model is priced at 2,299 yuan (~$335). On the other hand, the Pro model is priced at 2,499 yuan (~$385) for the 6GB + 128GB model whereas the 6GB + 256GB model is available for 2,799 yuan (~$432). The 5G variant of the Pro model with 6GB RAM and 256GB storage costs 3,499 yuan (~$540).

In terms of specifications, the Mi Pad 5 features an 11-inch 120Hz display, Snapdragon 860 processor, 6GB RAM, 256GB storage, 13MP primary camera, an 8MP selfie snapper, MIUI for Pad, a 8,720mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.

On the other hand, the Mi Pad 5 Pro comes with the same display as the standard model but packs a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, coupled with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. It features a 13MP primary camera (50MP for the 5G model), a 5MP secondary sensor, and an 8MP selfie snapper. It is powered by an 8,600mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

As for the Mi MIX 4 smartphone, the device was almost instantly sold out in the pre-sale of its first batch. Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi China had said that the stock of the company’s new Mi MIX series smartphone will be limited during the first sale but added that the company is in the process of increasing the stock.

The reason behind the limited stock of the Mi MIX 4 smartphone is the global chip shortage and the low yield rate for the ceramic material. Apart from its top-of-the-line specifications and premium build material, another reason for the popularity of the device is its innovative front camera, making it the first Xiaomi device to have an in-display camera.

When the company debuted Mi Pad 5 series a few days back in China, it didn’t reveal details about its global availability. However, we exclusively reported that the latest tablets will be launched in Europe next month.

Exclusive: Xiaomi to launch the Mi Pad 5 in Europe next month

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:18:16 +0000

After taking a break for a few years, Xiaomi returned to the tablet market with the launch of the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro earlier this week. The new tablets bring lots of interesting new features and upgrades. However, while Xiaomi didn’t reveal details about a global release, we have received info that the Mi Pad 5 is heading to Europe.

The info was revealed to us by a source in the supply chain, and according to him, the Mi Pad 5 will be launched in Europe next month. There is no specific date for the release but we will update you once we have more details.

The Mi Pad 5 has an 11-inch 120Hz LCD display with Dolby Vision and HDR10. There is a Snapdragon 860 processor under the hood along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.

The tablet has a single camera on the back, a 13MP sensor, while an 8MP camera is in front for video calls and the occasional selfies, if you like putting up a gigantic tablet in your face to take photos.

The Mi Pad 5 has quad speakers but no audio jack. It also has an 8720mAh battery capacity, support for 33W fast charging, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0. it runs MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box. It also has support for a stylus and a keyboard case.

The Mi Pad 5 Pro swaps the Snapdragon 860 for the more powerful Snapdragon 870 chipset. It also uses the faster LPPDR5 RAM and goes up to 8GB for the 5G version. There are two cameras on the rear – a 13MP main sensor (50MP for the 5G version) and a 5MP depth sensor. The front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor.

Other features are an 8600mAh battery, support for 67W fast charging, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, 8 speakers, and Android 11.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4, Mi Pad 5 series spotted at Google Play Console, hints global release

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:03:16 +0000

Earlier this week, Xiaomi held a launch event in China to announce the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 flagship phone and the Mi Pad 5 series. Fresh information that not only the Mi MIX 4 phone but also the Mi Pad 5 series of tablets have been spotted at the Google Play Console and Google Supported Devices list. The listings suggest that the company may release these devices in global markets in the future.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 visits Google Supported Devices list and Google Play Console listing. Global launch seems imminent.#Xiaomi #MiMix4 pic.twitter.com/RunjbaRhTZ

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) August 12, 2021

The Mi MIX 4 and Mi Pad 5 models in China do not come with Google Mobile Services (GMS) since it is banned in the country. Hence, Xiaomi does not require Google Play Console certification for releasing its phones and tablets in China.

Last week, Xiaomi Global’s Product PR Agatha Tang revealed that the company has no plans to release the Mi MIX 4 in global markets at present. While the Play Console listing doe does not guarantee an international release for the Mi MIX 4, Mi Pad 5, and Mi Pad 5 Pro, it does indicate that these devices may release outside of China.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5, Mi Pad 5 Pro, and Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G visit Google Supported Devices list and Google Play Console listing.#Xiaomi #MiPad5 #MiPad5Pro pic.twitter.com/fUaAhysbsU

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) August 12, 2021

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 and Mi Pad 5 series specifications

The Mi MIX 4 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a 20-megapixel under-display camera, and a 108-megapixel + 13-megapixel (ultrawide free-form lens) + 8-megapixel (periscope telephoto) triple camera unit. The Snapdragon 888 Plusv fuels the device with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

The Snapdragon 860 powered Mi Pad 5 supports only Wi-Fi connectivity, whereas the Mi Pad 5 Pro with Snapdragon 870 comes in Wi-Fi and 5G versions. Both tablets have an 11-inch 2K display with TrueTone technology that adjusts display brightness with the ambient light. These tablets offer Dolby Atmos-powered quad speakers.

The Mi Pad 5 has a 13-megapixel rear camera, the Wi-Fi-only version of the Mi Pad 5 Pro has a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel (ultrawide) dual-camera system, and the Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G has a 50-megapixel + 5-megapixel (ultrawide) dual-camera setup. The Mi Pad 5 series supports a magnetic keyboard cover and stylus. The Mi Pad 5 has an 8,720mAh battery with 33W fast charging, whereas the Mi Pad 5 Pro models have an 8,600mAh battery with 67W rapid charging.

Pre-Order Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro from Giztop

Simranpal Singh — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 19:47:00 +0000

Just after the launch of Mi Mix 4, Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro, the Giztop starts registering pre-orders for the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro. The new tablet carries some outstanding features including 5G connectivity, 11-inch 120Hz display and new MIUI 12.5 for Pad.

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Must See: Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 & Mi Pad 5 Pro Official: 11″, 120Hz refresh rate, 5G, MIUI for Pad & more!

The 5G enabled Mi Pad 5 Pro is available for pre-orders in Black Color, while the Mi Pad 5 is available in White, Black and Green colour options. Giztop will start shipping the pre-orders soon. Interested buyers can grab both the devices in 6GB RAM + 128/256 GB storage variants.

Mi Pad 5

Mi Pad 5 Pro

Xiaomi Mi pad 5 specifications

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 comes with an 11-inch LCD display having 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution and 120Hz of high refresh rate. The device’s display also offers 275 pixels per inch having a 1500:1 contrast ratio. To enhance the audio along with an exceptional video experience, the Mi Pad 5 houses eight speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

The tablet bundles Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC with 4G LTE support. The Mi Pad 5 carries a dual camera including a 13-megapixel camera and a 5-megapixel depth camera, and a single 8-megapixel selfie camera on the front side.

Mi pad 5 carries an 8720 mAh battery which supports up to 33W fast charging. The Mi pad 5 runs on MIUI for Pad OS which is well optimized for large screens. There are an abundance of new features like split-screen, convenient entertainment, office and enjoy leisure experience.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro Specifications

Apart from some similarities, the Mi Pad 5 differs a lot from its younger sibling. Mi pad 5 Pro coupled Snapdragon 870 SoC with 5G support. It is available in 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. Moreover, it features an 8600 mAh battery with 67W ultra-fast wired charging.

It also carries a dual rear primary sensor consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. However, the other features remain the same for both the Mi Pad 5 series tablets.

You can pre-order the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro from the Giztop.

See More: Here is how much the Mi Pad Stylus and Mi Pad Keyboard Case costs

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Here is how much the Mi Pad Stylus and Mi Pad Keyboard Case costs

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:47:31 +0000

Earlier today, Xiaomi announced new tablets after a three-year hiatus from the tablet market. The new Mi Pad 5 tablets are compatible with a stylus and a keyboard case, and if you plan on picking up any of the models, then you should know how much their accessories cost.

Mi Pad Stylus

The Mi Pad Stylus is priced at ¥349 (~$54) which is significantly cheaper than the Apple Pencil 2nd generation which is priced at $129. However, it costs more than Lenovo’s own Xiaoxin Active Capacitive Pen which sells for ¥299 (~$46).

The stylus has a length of 152mm and weighs 12.2 grams. It has a replaceable soft nib and two shortcut buttons on the sides. Other features are a 240Hz touch sampling rate, 4096-levels of pressure sensitivity, and a battery life of 8 hours. It charges wirelessly when placed on the top of the Mi Pad 5 and a 60-second charge will provide up to 20 minutes of usage.

The Mi pad Stylus is already available for purchase on Mi.com.

Mi Pad Keyboard Case

The Mi Pad Keyboard Case comes in white, black, and green and is priced at ¥399 (~$62). The 63-key keyboard has 1.2mm travel for an improved typing experience. It connects to the Mi Pad 5 via three pogo pins and has a magnet underneath that keeps the tablet in place.

You can pre-order the keyboard case on Mi.com

Mi Pad Magnetic Case

If you don’t want a keyboard case, Xiaomi also has a standard case that offers double-sided protection for the Mi Pad 5. The cover of the case can be folded into a triangle that serves as a kickstand when propped up on a flat surface.

The Mi Pad Magnetic Case is available in Black, Green, and Orange and is priced at ¥99 (~$15) on the Xiaomi website.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 & Mi Pad 5 Pro Official: 11″, 120Hz refresh rate, 5G, MIUI for Pad & more!

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:04:35 +0000

After a three-year wait, Xiaomi has finally launched the Mi Pad 5 series in China. The new tablet series comprises the vanilla Mi Pad 5 and the high-end Mi Pad 5 Pro which equally has a 5G version. The new tablet comes with several high-end features including 5G connectivity on the Pad 5 Pro which places it on a good pedestal to take on the likes of iPad Pro. The features also give us assurances that the premium slate was worth the long wait.

In terms of the specifications, the Mi Pad 5 series is equipped with a large 11-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2560X1600 pixels, a high refresh rate of 120Hz, a PPI of up to 275, and a contrast ratio of 1500:1. The slate is also said to support hardware anti-blue light and true color display functions.

In order to deliver a premium audio experience and video experience, all the models support Dolby Atmos. The Pad 5 has four built-in speakers while the Mi Pad 5 Pro is equipped with eight speakers in a dual-core arrangement. The mid-bass and treble are divided by a dedicated sound unit, which can bring better bass diving and treble extensibility.

The Mi Pad 5 Pro and the 5G version are equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor while the Mi Pad 5 is equipped with Snapdragon 860 processor. The Mi Pad 5 series is available in several memory options including a 6GB+128GB version and 6GB + 256GB version for the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro. The Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G is available in a sole 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version.

The Mi Pad 5 is equipped with a single 13-megapixel rear camera while the Pro version is upgraded to a dual-camera setup made up of a 13-megapixel main sensor and a 5-megapixel depth-of-field lens combination. The camera setup on the 5G version is even more powerful as it is equipped with a massive 50-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel depth-of-field lens. All the models feature an 8-megapixel selfie shooter that also supports Face unlock.

In terms of battery life, the vanilla Pad 5 packs an 8720mAh battery with 33W fast charging support and the Mi Pad 5 Pro crams an 8,600mAh battery under the hood and equally supports a 67W ultra-fast wired second charge.

Xiaomi is introducing a new MIUI For Pad operating system for the Mi Pad 5. This mimics what Apple does with the iOS for Pads which it christened iPadOS. The MIUI For Pad brings several customizations onboard the tablet, making it easy to use various apps, giving users a near-PC level experience. The OS is said to be adapted to more than 300 mainstream applications at present.

In addition, MIUI For Pad also supports custom input methods, split screens, small windows, parallel windows, and other functions, bringing a more convenient entertainment, office, and leisure experience.

Xiaomi also introduced a stylus pen and keyboard-style double-sided protective case alongside the tablet. The Stylus uses a two-button design of which the main button supports quick notes and switching brushes while the secondary button supports long-pressing to take screenshots and switching colors. At the same time, it supports PPT page turning operation.

To use it, you only need to put the stylus pen on the side of the Mi Pad 5 Pro to automatically pair. The stylus can be fully charged in 18 minutes and a full charge can be used to write continuously for 8 hours.

On its part, the keyboard-style double-sided protective case has an independent ESC button that supports canceling operations and exiting the full-screen state.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 & Mi Pad 5 Pro Pricing & Availability

Here are the pricing details of all the Mi Pad 5 series models.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pricing:

6+128GB – 1999 yuan (~$308)
6+256GB – 2299 yuan (~$355)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro Pricing:

6+128GB – 2499 yuan (~$385)
6+256GB – 2799 yuan (~$432)
6+256GB (5G) – 3499 yuan (~$540)

The Mi Pad 5 is available in three colors: Black, dazzling white, and dark green. The Mi Pad 5 Pro comes in Black and dazzling white colors, while the 5G version will be available in Deep scalloped color matching.

Xiaomi 2021 Mi Mix 4, Mi Pad 5 Launch Event: What to Expect & Where to Watch

Joel Joseph — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:39:37 +0000

Xiaomi’s big launch event is all set to kick off later today. At the event, the company’s CEO, Lei Jun, will talk about his struggles as an entrepreneur as well as reveal new updates across multiple product categories in the Mi family. This includes its first commercial under-screen camera smartphone — the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4, a new Mi Pad 5 tablet, a bunch of OLED TVs, as well, as a high-end smart speaker. We can also expect other smart home products at the events.

So let’s take a quick look at what to expect from each of the products at the event today.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 will be the star of today’s event. Not only because it’ll feature high-end hardware like the Snapdragon 888+ chipset, but also because it will be Xiaomi’s first commercial under-screen camera smartphone. While we have seen in-screen cameras on phones from ZTE, the implementation on the Mix 4 is expected to be much better and could start a new wave of in-screen camera phones in the market. Other expected features of the phone include a 6.67-inch OLED display with super-thin bezels, a 100MP camera setup at the back, and 120W ultra-fast wired charging.

We have a dedicated article on what to expect from the Mi Mix 4 flagship here.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5

Tablets are the new craze in town, and it’s actually surprising Xiaomi has taken more than 3 years to update this product lineup. The Mi Pad 5 will be Xiaomi’s first tablet in quite some time and will focus on high-end productivity and entertainment.

The tablet is expected to feature Snapdragon 870 underneath with a dual 20MP + 13MP camera setup at the rear. A leak from last month had revealed that there will be two variants in the new Mi Pad lineup. The Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro will differ with respect to processors and charging technology. The Pro model will likely have a Snapdragon 870 processor and 67W fast wired charging while the standard version should have a Snapdragon 860 processor and a slower charging speed.

The display should be of 10.95-inches with a 120Hz refresh rate. The tablet is expected to support a keyboard accessory along with a stylus. Other features should include an 8720mAh battery with 65W wired charging, Android 11 OS, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and a side fingerprint sensor.

Mi OLED TV 2021

Xiaomi tried its luck with high-end OLED TVs last year and now, it’s back with the second-generation model, offering more advanced features. The company has confirmed that the OLED panels used in the 2021 models will be of better quality than last year. Further, the TVs are confirmed to support Harmon Kardon sound as well as NVIDIA’s G-SYNC certification for stutter-free and stable gaming performance.

The Mi OLED TV 2021 lineup is expected to come in three sizes: 55-inch, 65-inch, and 77-inch. We can expect a hefty price tag for these OLED models as last year’s Mi Master OLED TV was launched at 12,999 yuan (~$2,011).

High-end Mi Smart Speaker

Xiaomi has a bunch of smart speakers in the Chinese market, but the company has confirmed that it will announce its most premium speaker today.

Not much is known about this device, but the company teased that it will offer a concert hall-like sound experience at your home. Given the tall claims, we can expect a high-end speaker setup inside. Further, there are rumors about the speaker being a smart hub that can also work with the new Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 to control other smart devices via UWB.

Apart from these four products, we can also expect other smaller products at the big Xiaomi launch event today. The event starts at 7.30 PM CST and is expected to continue for nearly 3 hours.

Where to Watch the Aug 10 Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 Launch event?

Unfortunately, Xiaomi has not revealed whether the event will be live-streamed on YouTube. However, if you still wish to watch the event, you can watch the live stream on Xiaomi’s Chinese event page here. But note that this event will be streamed in Chinese.

You can also stay tuned to Gizmochina for updates, as we’ll be covering all the launches today.

Xiaomi exec teases new MIUI Security app for tablets

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:29:13 +0000

Xiaomi has confirmed to unveil the Mi Pad 5 series at the Mi MIX 4 launch event on August 10. Ahead of that, like any other Chinese brand, the company has been teasing the features of its upcoming tablets for the past few days. As per one of these teasers, the product will come with a specialized software feature.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Teaser

According to Liu Ming, Product Manager of MIUI, the forthcoming Mi Pad 5 series will arrive with a new MIUI Security app designed specifically for tablets. But unfortunately, he does not reveal anything more.

For those who don’t know, the ‘Security’ app found in MIUI is responsible for many core features of Xiaomi’s Android skin. Hence, it cannot be uninstalled like multiple other system apps on MIUI 12.5. It is worth noting that as much as useful the MIUI Security app is, it is also the root cause of unwanted promotional notifications (aka Ads).

The MIUI Security app not only includes security options but also battery settings, Game Turbo Mode, and storage cleaner to name a few. Since these features slightly differ for tablets in terms of both UI and functionality, the company will be introducing a redesigned app on the Mi Pad 5 series.

As of now, it’s not known whether Xiaomi will be using the current MIUI Security application package for its tablets or will be releasing a separate package altogether.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 870

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:06:35 +0000

Xiaomi’s much-awaited Mi Pad 5 series of tablets will go official tomorrow in China. The lineup is likely to include at least two or three tablets. One of the variants with model number M2105K81AC has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site (via). The listing has revealed that the key specs of the tablet.

The M2105K81AC Xiaomi tablet’s Geekbench listing has revealed that it is powered by a Qualcomm chipset that clocks at 3.19GHz. The source code of the listing shows that it is equipped with Adreno 650 GPU. These details confirm that the M2105K81AC tablet will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform.

The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS. In the single-core test of Geekbench, the M2105K81AC tablet scored 997 in the single-core test, whereas it scored 3181 points in the multi-core test.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 specifications (Rumored)

The Mi Pad 5 is expected to arrive with a 10.95-inch IPS LCD screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is expected to arrive with support for a stylus and an optional keyboard. It could be coming with an 8,720mAh battery that carries support for 67W rapid charging.

It may feature a 48-megapixel dual-camera system and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 870 powered tablet is expected to support 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity. It is speculated that there could be a Wi-Fi variant of the tablet that may feature a 12-megapixel camera. The lineup is also said to include a Snapdragon 860 variant, but it is not clear whether it will be launching tomorrow.

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Xiaomi releases photo of Mi Pad 5’s retail box, live image of keyboard case leaks too

Habeeb Onawole — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 18:41:23 +0000

Xiaomi will announce the Mi Pad 5 series this week alongside the Mi MIX 4 on Tuesday. Ahead of the launch, the manufacturer has shared an image of the tablet’s retail box. A live photo of the keyboard case has also appeared online.

The Mi Pad 5 will come in a large white box that is pretty wide but just a few inches thick. There is a Xiaomi logo at the top right corner of the box while the name of the tablet is written in the center and on the side of the box.

Based on the thickness of the box, we want to believe the Mi Pad 5 may not come with a charger included. That wouldn’t be surprising as Xiaomi’s flagship phones released this year don’t have a power adapter included in the box. However, Xiaomi does provide an option for buyers to get a charger for free. So there is a possibility the same thing will happen with the Mi Pad 5.

The poster shows a second box, but in black, and partly covered by the white one. While we can’t see what is written on the box, a leaked image on Weibo has revealed that is the retail box for the Mi Pad 5 Pro.

Image source: Weibo (via WHYLAB)

The color of the box is not the only difference. As you can see in the photo, the Mi Pad 5 will also have Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. These are high-end features and proof that the Mi Pad 5 Pro will be a flagship tablet.

A leak from last month revealed that the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro will also differ with respect to processors and charging technology. The Pro model will have a Snapdragon 870 processor and 67W fast wired charging while the standard version will have a Snapdragon 860 processor and a slower charging speed.

Image source: Weibo (via Digital Chat Station)

Finally, a live photo of the keyboard (above) case has also been posted on Weibo. Shared on the social media platform by Digital Chat Station, it shows the green colorway of the optional accessory. There is a squircle-shaped cut-out on the back for the tablet’s camera housing and there is a seam that runs across which we believe is for the kickstand built into the case.

The Mi Pad 5 series launches in China on Tuesday, August 11.

Next week in Tech: Galaxy Unpacked, Honor Magic3 series, Mi MIX 4, Mi Pad 5, Honor V7 Pro, and more

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 20:44:57 +0000

Next week is going to be an exciting one with all the products scheduled to launch. Big-name manufacturers such as Samsung, Xiaomi, and Honor all have events lined up during the week and they are expected to announce multiple new products. Here is a roundup of what is coming next week:

Mi MIX 4 and Mi Pad 5 – August 10

Xiaomi has announced that it will have an event on Tuesday, August 10. The highlights of the launch will be the unveiling of the Mi MIX 4 flagship and the Mi Pad 5. Both devices are highly anticipated not only for their features but also for the fact that there is a three-year gap between them and their predecessors. Xiaomi will also announce a smart speaker and a new OLED TV.

Galaxy Unpacked (Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3) – August 11

Samsung’s major Galaxy Unpacked event for the second half event is set for Wednesday, August 11. The Korean giant will announce two foldable phones on that day. They are the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 and they will be bringing significant upgrades over their predecessors such as stylus support for the former and a bigger cover display for the latter.

Honor Magic3 series and Honor V7 Pro – August 12

Honor will announce a handful of new products on Thursday, August 12. The spotlight will be on the Magic3 series which will include the Magic3 and Magic3 Pro. Honor will also unveil the Honor V7 Pro, a flagship tablet powered by the new MediaTek Kompanio 1300T, and the Honor X20 5G.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 latest official teaser shows it will come with a keyboard accessory

Jed John Ikoba — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 13:20:16 +0000

With just a few days away from its official unveiling, Xiaomi has provided some images of the Mi Pad 5 via Weibo. The latest official teaser shows the device will come with a keyboard. The company shared images of a keyboard while teasing the August 10 launch of the slate. It is likely, the keyboard will come as an added accessory that users may decide to buy as a bundle with the tablet. The surface of the keyboard also seems to have a leather texture but there are no further details about it at this point. The keyboard may also have a pouch for storing the Smart Pen.

Recall that an earlier teaser by Xiaomi had confirmed that the Mi Pad 5 will come with a Smart Stylus Pen. The stylus is called Xiaomi Smart Pen and was recently spotted in an FCC listing. It could be a low-energy device with Bluetooth connectivity.

The previous official teaser also revealed an antenna band line which suggests it will have a metal body and even LTE/5G support for one of the models (probably the Mi Pad 5 Pro). The tablet’s screen is also shown to come with rounded corners. Previous unofficial teasers for the Mi Pad 5 series revealed a dual rear camera setup and a flash module and the rear cam could possibly be an AI device.

The Mi Pad 5 series is rumored to debut in three models namely the Mi Pad 5 Lite, Mi Pad 5, and Mi Pad 5 Pro. The three models will each have a 10.9-inch IPS LCD screen, 120Hz display refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The Mi Pad 5 Lite is the lowest in the series and will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 860 chipset, while the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro will have the higher Snapdragon 870 chipset.

There are still several details that are still lacking for the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series but we’ll find out all the details soon since the launch is just days away.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 with Smart Pen confirmed to launch in China on August 10

Jeet — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 02:55:37 +0000

Xiaomi has been working on its next generation of Mi Pad tablets, dubbed Mi Pad 5 and the device has been leaked a few times in the past. After several rumored launch dates, the Chinese company has finally confirmed its launch date.

In its latest teaser poster, Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi Pad 5 will be officially launched in China on 10th August, along with the Mi MIX 4 smartphone. The poster image also hints that the company will launch a stylus compatible with the tablet.

The stylus in the teaser poster is likely to be the Xiaomi Smart Pen, carrying model number M2107K81PC which was recently certified by the FCC. However, nothing much is known about this stylus, apart from the fact that it supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 will come in three models. The base model will feature a display with a 2K screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset. The device will feature a 12-megapixel primary camera, have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and support 33W charging. It could be the 21051182C Xiaomi device recently approved by the 3C authority.

The second model features a 10.95-inch 2K LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. The device is said to have a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor. It will be powered by an 8,720mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. There’s also a third variant with almost the same set of specifications but will have support for 5G connectivity. These could be the M210581AC and M210581C models that were certified by China’s 3C regulatory body earlier this month.

The Chinese company has set an interesting lineup of devices that are set to go official on 10th August. Apart from the Mi Pad 5 series, the Mi MIX 4 with an under-display camera sensor will be launched, as well as the company’s second-generation OLED Smart TV, and a new high-end smart speaker.

Xiaomi CEO hints at August launch of new Mi MIX and Mi Tablets

Sean — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:29:49 +0000

Xiaomi has just recently held an official live video stream for its fans in China. During this live stream, the company’s CEO revealed that new smartphones and tablets will be announced this month.

The senior official of the Chinese tech giant stated that the latest developments of its handsets and tablets will be announced in August 2021. While the Lei Jun did not directly announce the models or reveal any finer details regarding these products, he did state that the company will hold a 2021 Annual conference on August 10, during which, it is expected that the executive could unveil upcoming smartphones and tablets that would be launching soon.

Going by recent rumors, the new smartphones and tablets in question could be the latest Mi MIX series model. Recently, a number of reports had surfaced regarding the Mi MIX 4, with its images being leaked while it is also confirmed to run MIUI 12.5. This device could launch sometime later this month, although, no official date has been revealed so far. Notably, the device might feature the under screen camera technology, which would be a first for the company.

Talking about the tablet, the model in question could be the Mi Pad 5. The latest tablet series is rumored to also have an August launch date as well and is expected to sport top notch specs like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chip with a 10.95 inch LCD display. Unfortunately, this is still unconfirmed at the moment, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series specifications tipped once again before rumored August launch

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:26:52 +0000

Xiaomi is expected to announce multiple products in August such as Mi MIX 4, Mi CC11 Pro, and the Mi Pad 5 series of tablets. Several reports have revealed the key specs of the three variants of the Mi Pad 5. A Chinese tipster has shared the key specifications of the three models once again to reveal what to expect from the Mi Pad 5 lineup.

The new leak states that the first variant will be a 5G-ready model featuring Snapdragon 870 chip, a 10.95-inch LCD panel that offers 2K resolution (probably, 120Hz refresh rate), an 8,720mAh battery with 67W fast charging support, a 48-megapixel camera, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It measures 8.1mm in thickness and weighs 510 grams.

Alleged image of the Mi Pad 5

The second variant will also feature the Snapdragon 870 chip, but it will be a Wi-Fi-only device. The leak mentions that it has a 12-megapixel camera instead of a 48-megapixel, 67W fast charging. Its other specs are said to be almost the same as the first variant. The first and the second variants could be the M210581AC and M210581C models that were certified by China’s 3C regulatory body earlier this month.

The third model will be featuring an LCD panel that supports a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be a Snapdragon 860 SoC-powered device that will offer specs like 33W fast charging and a 12-megapixel camera. This could be the 21051182C Xiaomi device that was recent approved by the 3C authority.

The tipster has also hinted about a Snapdragon 768G variant but has not shared any more details on its specs. There is a possibility that it could be debuting as a Redmi device. He added that the company may launch a 12.9-inch tablet powered by the Snapdragon 888 chip (wi-fi only version) next year.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 live image leaked, design resembles Apple iPad Pro

Sean — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:15 +0000

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has just been spotted in a new leak. The tablet’s real life image has just surfaced online, with its design resembling the iPad Pro from Apple, while another report has revealed that the device will launch with MIUI 12.5 out of the box.

The real life image was shared by SlashLeaks who took it from a Weibo blogger, a Chinese microblogging website. This image is reportedly for the Mi Pad 5 and offers us a glimpse at its rear panel. The tablet appears to be quite thin, with its camera system being similar to the iPad Pro’s square module on the back. It even sports the official “Xiaomi” brand logo as well.

Assuming that the image is not simply of a back cover for the upcoming tablet, the Mi Pad 5 appears to be sleek and premium. Although, it does look quite similar to the iPad Pro from the Cupertino based giant. In other words, we can expect the Chinese tech giant to target the high end Android tablet market with this new tablet. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed leak at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt.

Notably, a known tipster on Weibo, @数码闲聊站, also stated that the Mi Pad 5 will launch with MIUI 12.5 out of the box instead of MIUI 13 custom skin. Furthermore, this is not limited to the tablet alone as the blogger believes that the Mi MIX 4 will also arrive with MIUI 12.5, which is unlike certain previous rumors. That is all the information we have to go as of right now so stay tuned for more updates.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 models bag 3C certification ahead of rumored August launch

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 02:18:43 +0000

Recent reports have claimed that Xiaomi will be announcing the Mi Pad 5 series of tablets in August in China. Three new devices that are believed to be the upcoming tablets from the company have received approval from the 3C authority of China. This indicates that the company may at least three Mi Pad 5 tablets in the coming month.

As can be seen, the 3C authority has approved three Xiaomi tablets with model numbers M210581AC, 21051182C, and M201581C. As can be seen in the screenshot, the K81A and K81C models are likely to ship with a 67W charger. It appears that among the two models, only the K81C will carry support for 5G connectivity.

According to Digital Chat Station, the K81A and K81C tablets will be driven by the Snapdragon 870 chipset. Previous reports have claimed that the K81C model could be housing an 8,720mAh battery. Both models may house a 48-megapixel main camera along with an LCD panel that offers 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Probably, the K81A and K81C could be the same tablet with the former being a Wi-Fi-only edition and the latter arriving as its 5G variant.

On the other side, the 82C model could be shipping with a 33W fast charger. The tipster claimed that it will be featuring the Snapdragon 860. A recent leak claimed that the Snapdragon 870 variants of the Mi Pad 5 may launch first, while the SD860 version may arrive later. The tipster claimed that this model also features an LCD panel that offers a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh. Past reports have claimed that it may feature a 12-megapixel main camera and a 12,400mAh battery.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 design, key specs emerge in a poster

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 01:45:03 +0000

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Mi Pad 5 series of tablets in August. Probably, the company may announce the new tablets along with the Mi C11, Mi MIX 4, and the MIUI 13 in the coming month. A poster of the tablet has appeared on Weibo to reveal its design and key specs.

The poster reveals that the Mi Pad 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 860, which is the same chip that fuels the POCO X3 Pro smartphone. The back panel of the tablet seems to be equipped with a pair of cameras and an LED flash.

The front view of the Mi Pad 5 shows that it is equipped with ultra-thin bezels, which seems too good to be true for a tablet. The screen supports a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

According to a recent leak, the company may announce the Mi Pad 5 variant featuring the Snapdragon 870 chipset first. This model is expected to arrive with a 48-megapixel main camera and is likely to carry support for 67W fast charging.

The variant featuring the Snapdragon 860 may arrive a bit later. It is expected to house a 12-megapixel primary camera and a much slower 22.5W rapid charging tech. Both models are likely to come equipped with an 11-inch (10.95-inch) display. It is speculated that a new Xiaomi device with model number 2017119DC that has approval from the TENAA authority recently could be one of the Mi Pad 5 series tablets.

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Snapdragon 870-powered Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 may launch first, SD860 version to come later

Habeeb Onawole — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:51:25 +0000

It has been reported that the Mi Pad 5 tablet from Xiaomi will come in multiple configurations. There will be a high-end version powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset while a less-powerful model will feature the Snapdragon 860 processor. A new leak has revealed that both versions will be launched separately.

According to the Weibo user that goes by @熊猫很禿然, the Mi Pad 5 with a Snapdragon 870 processor will arrive first. This model will not only have a more powerful processor but also have a 48MP main camera and support for 67W fast wired charging.

The Snapdragon 860 version which will arrive later and cost less will have a 12MP main camera and a much slower 22.5W fast charging technology. We have also heard reports of a version of the tablet with a Snapdragon 768G but much is not known about this variant.

Leaks have revealed that the Mi Pad 5 series will have an 11-inch display with a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Xiaomi is also expected to launch a 5G version of the Snapdragon 870-powered model but the lower-end models may stick to Wi-Fi.

Lots of fans are anticipating the new Mi Pad tablet which is not surprising since the last model, the Mi Pad 4 was released back in 2018.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 engineering machine exposure reveals three upcoming models

Jeet — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:16:39 +0000

Xiaomi has a lineup of tablets under the Mi Pad series but the Chinese company has not launched a device under the same for many years. Now, there are rumors about the brand gearing up to launch the Mi Pad 5 series pretty soon.

Now, a new leak coming from ‘Digital Chat Station’ (via MyDrivers) has revealed information about the Mi Pad 5 series engineering models. The device will come in three variants — one with high-end configuration, another with mid-range specifications, and a third model aimed at the budget and low-range segment.

Alleged render of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5

It has also been revealed that the top-end variant will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset while the mid-range model will pack Snapdragon 860 SoC. The lower-end tablet will be powered by the Snapdragon 768G chipset.

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series models will offer the same design, screen size, and camera specifications and the only difference among the models will be the performance. It is expected to feature an 11-inch LCD display panel with a 2560 x 1600 pixels screen resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240hz touch sampling rate.

The tablet will come with support for 5G connectivity and is said to be powered by a 4,260mAh dual-cell battery, which makes it an 8,720mAh battery effectively. There were also reported about the lower-end model to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC which also supports 5G connectivity. The devices are expected to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has officially been listed on the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), indicating an imminent launch. Recently, it was reported that the Mi Pad 5 could possibly launch sometime between mid to late August, i.e. next month.

Redmi Official hints at an upcoming Xiaomi tablet, could be the Mi Pad 5

Sean — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:27:37 +0000

Earlier today (8th July 2021), a Redmi officially shared a post on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, using an unknown Xiaomi product. While a few Weibo users speculated that it might be a new smartphone, but the official claimed that this is not the case.

The official in question is Wang Teng, the Product Director of the Chinese tech giant, who shared a post on Weibo using the unidentified Xiaomi device. When replying to one of the comments for this post that thought this was a “new smartphone”, the executive hinted at the new device not being a handset. In other words, this unknown product from Xiaomi could be a new tablet.

Unfortunately, the name of this tablet is currently unknown as of right now. Although, we had recently reported on Xiaomi’s Mi Pad 5, which was also recently spotted on China’s MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology). This tablet has been rumored to launch for a while now. It will reportedly feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while a lower variant is expected to sport the Snapdragon 860 SoC.

The Mi Pad 5 s expected to feature an 11 inch FHD LCD display panel with a 2560 x 1600px resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240hz touch sampling rate. However, this is just speculation at the moment so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

CAD renders of Mi Pad 5′ keyboard accessory confirms stylus support

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:39:16 +0000

It is no longer news that Xiaomi will be launching a new tablet this year. Expected to arrive as the Mi Pad 5, the tablet will pack flagship specs such as a Snapdragon 800 series processor and a display with a 120Hz refresh rate. A new leak has surfaced and it gives us an early look at two of the tablet’s accessories.

The leak comes as CAD renders shared on Weibo by Digital Chat Station and they are of a keyboard+cover accessory for the upcoming tablet. According to the source, the final product is slightly different but these images should give us an idea of what to expect.

The renders show the keyboard will also double as a case for the tablet. As shown below, it has a squircle cut-out for the rear camera(s) and a slot for a stylus. There is even a stylus with a cylindrical design stored in the space. This means that the Mi Pad 5 will support stylus input, a first for a Xiaomi device.

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The keyboard itself has island-style keys and doesn’t have a trackpad like that of the new Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro or the iPad Pro‘s Magic Keyboard. Also, rather than a kickstand or a floating design like that Magic Keyboard offers, the Mi Pad 5’s case has four grooves that the other half locks into. The Mi Pad 5 will connect to the keyboard via pogo pins.

While the keyboard will be an optional accessory, we do not know if Xiaomi will bundle the tablet with a stylus like Samsung does with its own high-end tablets. Nevertheless, we are excited and can’t wait for the Mi Pad 5 to be announced. When it arrives, it won’t be an easy ride as it will be going up against Lenovo’s Xiaoxin Pad series and Huawei’s new MatePad tablets.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5, Mi MIX 4, MIUI 13, Mi CC11 tipped to launch in mid or late August

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:17:12 +0000

Xiaomi is expected to launch a bunch of new products, including MIUI 13 in the second half of 2021. There have been rumors about them for the past few weeks. The latest information about some of these devices tip their launch timeline.

According to a blogger who goes by the name of 禿然熊猫 (Bald Panda) on Weibo, Xiaomi will be unveiling the Mi Pad 5, Mi MIX 4, MIUI 13, and Mi CC11 in mid or late August.

As per previous reports, the Mi Pad 5 series will the company’s new Android tablet lineup after a long time, the Mi MIX 4 will be Xiaomi’s first under-display camera smartphone, MIUI 13 will be the next iteration of the firm’s mobile software, and Mi CC11 will be a design and camera-centric smartphone.

These above-mentioned products will not be the only things we will see from Xiaomi in H2 2021. The company is expected to release at least 13 more devices. But it is worth noting that the Mi CC11 could be one of those 13 devices.

Anyway, still, we may witness the launch of 12 additional devices, to say the least. These products could bear Mi, Redmi, and even POCO brandings depending on their availability.

What are your thoughts on Xiaomi bombarding new smartphones every other month? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 6 reportedly in development with a focus on camera performance

Jeet — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 03:06:43 +0000

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch a number of new devices in the coming weeks and months, including a new tablet dubbed as Mi Pad 5. While the new tablet is yet to be officially announced, reports about its successor are now surfacing online.

In the latest development, a Weibo user ‘Digital Chat Station’ has revealed that Xiaomi has already started working on its next-generation tablet. It also adds that the primary focus for the Mi Pad 6 will be the camera configuration and the company will utilize it as a selling point. As of now, nothing much is known about the device.

Coming to the Mi Pad 5, the device could get official pretty soon. Recently, a model of this upcoming tablet surfaced online, carrying model number M2105K81C with support for 5G connectivity and a built-in 4,260mAh dual-cell battery, which is equivalent to 8,720mAh.

Reports indicate that the product will come with an OLED display and there will be another variant with an LED panel. It features a Full HD+ screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and supports a 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate.

Alleged render of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5

The Pro variant of the device is likely to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset along with support for 5G connectivity. It is said to be powered by a 4,260mAh dual-cell battery, which makes it an 8,720mAh battery effectively.

On the other hand, the standard variant will come powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC which also supports 5G connectivity. The devices are expected to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. Both the devices will be running a highly customized version of the MIUI custom user interface based on the Android operating system.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series gets certified by EEC; launch imminent

Jeet — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:38:06 +0000

Xiaomi has been working on its next-generation tablet devices and is likely to get launched as the Mi Pad 5 series. Now, ahead of the launch, the device has been certified by EEC, hinting at its imminent launch.

The certification reveals that the device will be running the MIUI operating system out-of-the-box. Based on the previous statement by Xu Jieyun of Xiaomi Group, the upcoming Mi Pad 5 series devices will be running the MIUI which has now been optimized for tablets.

The operating system is likely to offer several new features that aim to improve the user experience, including the likes of multi-screen collaboration. However, to know for sure what the company has decided to offer, we will have to wait for the official launch.

Based on the leaks so far, the Mi Pad 5 series will come with an LCD or OLED screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, along with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It is also said to support 4096-level touch and In-Cell active pen technology, which can bring smooth display effects to large-screen devices.

Alleged render of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5

Upcoming Xiaomi flagship phone and Mi Pad 5 receive radio certification: Tipster

Sean — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:14:16 +0000

Earlier today (9th June 2021), a known Weibo tipster, a Chinese microblogging website, uploaded screenshots that revealed the radio certification of two upcoming products from Xiaomi. This includes an upcoming flagship smartphone and the Mi Pad 5.

Talking about the flagship handset first, @数码闲聊站 shared a screenshot of the radio certification of the device, which will apparently feature UWB as well. For those unaware, UWB stands for ultra wideband transmission technology. This technology was first seen in the iPhone 11 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 for Android. UWB uses short pulses for wireless communication. This enables it to transmit data without interference, with a high transmission rate at a lower power cost and higher accuracy. Notably, the technology also has applications in IoT interaction and for high precision tracking devices like smart tags.

Arriving at the tablet, the Chinese tech giant is apparently gearing up for the launch of the Mi Pad 5. As per the tipster, a device with the model number “M2105K81C” has already received radio certification and will be a part of the latest generation of tablets from Xiaomi. Notably, this tablet will also support 5G networking, so we can expect a 5G enabled chipset from MediaTek and Qualcomm.

Alleged render of the Mi Pad 5

Previous reports had revealed that the base model will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC while the Pro variant of the tablet will sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. Although, these are just speculation, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more, as we will provide updates if any notable developments or reports surface.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 to come with 120Hz refresh rate display and side-mounted fingerprint sensor

Jeet — Thu, 27 May 2021 09:22:48 +0000

Reports are making rounds about Xiaomi gearing up to launch its new tablet in the market, dubbed Xiaomi Mi Pad 5. While the exact launch date is not yet confirmed, the device will be launched in the second half of this year.

Now, a new report has surfaced online which reveals more details about the upcoming device. It is said that the Mi Pad 5 will come with a right-angled edge design for the screen design, similar to the Apple iPad Pro.

The device with a thin and light body is also said to come with a 120Hz refresh rate LCD screen and will come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection. The company is expected to launch a Pro variant of the Mi Pad 5 which will also come with the same design as the standard model.

Earlier reports have claimed that the Mi Pad 5 will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset while the Pro variant will pack Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. It is also said that the device could feature a display with 2K screen resolution. The device is also powered by a 4,260mAh dual-cell battery.

As noted, the launch date of the Mi Pad 5 series is not yet confirmed but reports indicate that the device could go official sometime in July this year. When launched, it will be one of the high-end tablets in the market and could be priced around 3,000 yuan (~$470).

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 is not launching soon, claims tipster

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 10 May 2021 08:28:52 +0000

Recent reports have claimed Xiaomi is working on the Mi Pad 5 series of tablets. Some rumors have claimed that it will be launching this month. However, Redmi’s Product Manager Wang Teng Thomas was recently seen telling a Weibo user that the Mi Pad 5 lineup is expected to launch in the second half of the year. Hence, there is a possibility that the device may not launch until July. Today, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station also claimed that it won’t be launching soon.

Last month, a Xiaomi device was spotted with model number M2105K81C was spotted at the IMEI database last month. According to the tipster, it could be the topmost model in the Mi Pad 5 series. He had previously claimed that the new tablets from Xiaomi will debut this month. However, he is now claiming that it will take some for the Mi Pad 5 family to launch.

Past reports have claimed that the K81C model is equipped with an 11-inch LCD panel that supports 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 480Hz touch sampling rate. The Snapdragon 870 chipset could be powering the chipset with a battery of around 8,720mAh capacity.

Alleged render of the XIaomi Mi Pad 5

For security, it may feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It is expected to offer users software features like dual-screen mode, drag and drop, handheld PC mode, and parallel windows.

There seem to be two more variants of the K81C such as K81 and K81A. These are reportedly codenamed Enuma and Elish, respectively. There is another model with K82 at the ending of its model number. The K82 variant is expected to feature Snapdragon 860 (855+) or 855 chipset.

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Xiaomi tablets to launch in H2 2021, no new models arriving in April: Exec

Sean — Fri, 07 May 2021 12:17:20 +0000

Earlier today (7th May 2021), a Xiaomi official announced that the company will not be launching any new tablets in this month. But, the official added that new models will be arriving in the second half of this year.

Alleged render of the Mi Pad 5

According to Wang Teng Thomas, the Chinese tech giant’s product director, the company will be launching new tablets later this year and not this month. In a reply to a Weibo user, a Chinese microblogging website, the executive stated that the Mi Pad 5 will not be arriving this month but sometime in the second half of 2021. Although, Wang Teng did state that the company will be launching a new notebook around the end of this month.

This new laptop will be the RedmiBook Pro, which will feature the Ryzen processor from AMD. However, the senior official from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer refrained from mentioning any specific dates or details regarding this launch. Talking about the Mi Pad 5, the series will arrive in a base and Pro variant, with the latter featuring an LCD panel that supports 2K resolution along with 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate.

The tablet will also support 4096 level touch control along with a stylus as well. Under the hood, the device will house a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor, while the base model will be equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chip. So stay tuned for more, as we will provide updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.