Xiaomi finally launched the Xiaomi Pad 5 in India last week. It is the company’s first tablet in the country in 7 years. Also, this product was first announced in August 2021. It took the firm 8 months to bring it to India. The device is now up for sale in the region. But should you buy it or consider anything else? We try to answer this question in this article.

The Xiaomi Pad 5 is probably the best Android tablet in India in its price segment. The tablet retails at ₹26,999 and ₹28,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 6GB + 256GB memory configurations.

Unlike other Android tablets in the same price range, it offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC, UFS 3.1 storage, 120Hz refresh rate screen, and an 8,720mAh battery. These features are unheard of in this particular price category in India.

But for some reason, you may not like the product. For instance, Android is still not a good platform for tablets due to a lack of optimized apps. Further, it neither has a 3.5mm headphone jack nor a MicroSD card slot. It even lacks a fingerprint sensor and comes only in a WiFi-only variant in the country.

Additionally, Xiaomi is infamous for its tablet software support. Anyway, the company has promised to deliver Android 12L for the Xiaomi Pad 5.

Having said that, If you are looking for alternatives to the Xiaomi Pad 5 due to any of the aforementioned reasons or others, then you have come to the right place. We have listed the top competitors of this device that are worth considering.

The Best Xiaomi Pad 5 Alternatives in India

Apple iPad 9th Generation

When we talk about tablets, the iPad is the first product that comes into our mind, and for a good reason. Apple iPads are the most popular tablet product in the world due to their ever-growing reliable app ecosystem. The tablets also offer a premium build and specs to go with it.

The latest entry-level iPad, which also goes by the name of iPad 9th Generation and iPad 10.2 (2021) is the best alternative to the Xiaomi Pad 5 though it starts at  ₹30,900 for the base variant with 64GB storage and only WiFi.

Apart from a much more powerful Apple A13 Bionic chip, the iPad will also receive software updates for 4-5 years. It is the second longest-supported tablet in this price segment. However, if you want more storage space, you will have to spend ₹44,900 for 256GB or ₹56,900 for 256GB and 5G support.

If your budget does not allow you to spend more than the price of the base variant of iPad 9th Generation and you are fine with 64GB, only then go with it.

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook

If your usage mostly includes accessing web applications, then it’s better to buy a Chrome OS-powered tablet, which also allows you to use Android as well as Linux apps. The only option in this price range in India is the 2-year-old Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook.

As of writing this article, the product was being sold at ₹24,999. Unlike most tablets, it ships with a keyboard accessory and a kickstand stand. You only have to buy a stylus separately if you need it.

Most importantly, it Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook is the longest-supported tablet in its segment. Though It was released in 2020, it will still get updates until June 2028.

Since Chrome OS is getting better with every major update, the tablet should have more features than it launched with in the years to come.

Lenovo Yoga Tab 11

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 is arguably the best contender for Xiaomi Pad 5 alternative running Android. Though the tablet is not as powerful as the Pad 5, it offers certain features that are not available on the latter for a price tag of ₹25,999 (as of writing this post).

The Lenovo-branded tablet comes with a MicroSD card slot, a vibrations motor, and a ToF sensor for a face authentication system. It also has quad stereo speakers tuned by JBL and dual microphones with low-power DSP for far-filed voice recognition.

In addition to Dolby Vision support, it also has a built-in stainless steel kickstand which can be used to hand it anywhere. Finally, the only variant sold in India has LTE connectivity and 128GB storage.

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 may be less powerful with its MediaTek Helio G90T SoC and 4GB RAM, however, it has been confirmed to receive the Android 12 update by August and will continue to get security updates until April 2024.

Motorola Moto Tab G70

The Motorola Moto Tab G70 can be considered as a lite variant of the Lenovo Yoga Tab 11. It is almost similar to the Lenovo model without some features for a cheaper ₹22,999 price tag (as of writing this post).

It has the same display and chipset as the Yoga Tab 11 but lacks Dolby Vision support, JBL-branded speakers, a built-in stand, and a ToF sensor for biometrics. Finally, it also comes with only 64GB storage instead of 128GB.

For just ₹3,000 less, you lose out on so many features. Anyway, if you are budget is strictly around the price of the Moto Tab G70, it’s the only good option.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Just like the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is also a 2-year-old product. Though it has already received two Android updates (Android 11 and Android 12), it is still eligible for one more major software update (Android 13).

The tablet is not as powerful as the other two Android competitors since it is run by an Exynos 9611 SoC. But it is feature-rich in terms of software. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack, which others don’t feature.

Also, unlike any other tablet on the list, it is the only one that ships with a stylus. Talking about price, as of writing this article, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite was being sold at ₹25,999 (4GB + 64GB, WiFi-only) and ₹29,999 (4GB + 64GB, WiFi + LTE).

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Motorola has just launched a new product for the Indian market. The company has announced a new tablet that is dubbed the Moto Tab G70, which features some notable specs like 2K display, quad speakers, and more.

Talking about the Tab G70, it is a high end tablet that is geared towards gaming and multimedia consumption likes movies and videos. Furthermore, the tablet sports an 11 inch display with a 2K resolution and narrow bezels on all four sides, which offers an edge to edge view and a high screen to body ratio. The tablet also has HD certification for Amazon and Netflix and can output up to 400 nits of brightness from its LCD panel.

Under the hood, a large 7,700mAh battery pack powers the device, which supports up to 20W fast charging. It runs MediaTek’s Helio G90T octa core processor, which is paired with 4GB of RAM. It also arrives with 64GB of internal storage and users can even expand this to up to 1TB via a microSD card. Other notable features include a Quad speaker setup that supports Dolby Atmos, Android 11 out of the box, 13 megapixel rear camera, and an 8 megapixel selfie shooter.

As of right now, the Moto Tab G70 is available for pre orders on Flipkart and is priced at 21,999 INR (roughly 299 US Dollars). It is available in a single color and storage variant, namely Cyber Teal and 4GB + 64GB model. The company is ever offering a discount for ICICI Bank Credit and Debit Card users, which brings down the price to by up to 1,250 INR (roughly 17 US Dollars). The company also stated that it has not introduced its own accessories with the Moto Tab G70, although, it is built to support most 3rd party accessories including stylus and keyboards.

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We expected last week to be slow, however, it turned out otherwise. We not only witnessed the launch of multiple smartphones but also interesting happenings. We have compiled some of them in this single article as ‘top stories’. Since everyone has a different opinion, we would like to know your top picks from last week after going through our list in the comment section below.

Honor’s first foldable smartphone is here – HONOR Magic V

After multiple leaks and teasers, Honor officially took the wraps off the HONOR Magic V and HONOR Watch GS 3 on January 10 in China. Though it is the brand’s first attempt at a foldable smartphone, the product doesn’t look like one, as it appears to have been under development while the company was still a sub-brand of Huawei.

The device’s hinge design makes it the thinnest foldable smartphone in the market right now. It has a thickness of 14.3mm and 6.7mm when folded and unfolded respectively. The inner display is folded in a tear-drop manner like the OPPO Find N to minimize crease.

Talking about specs, it has a 7.9-inch 90Hz foldable screen, 6.45-inch 120Hz external screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, Magic UI 6 based on Android 12, 50MP (wide) + 50MP (spectrally enhanced) + 50MP (ultra-wide) triple main cameras, dual 42MP front-facing cameras, dual stereo speakers, 4,750mAh battery, and 66W fast charging.

The HONOR Magic V is priced at ¥9,999 ($1,575) and ¥10,999 ($1,733) for 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB memory configurations respectively. Its first sale is scheduled for January 18 (tomorrow).

OnePlus 10 Pro gets a solo launch

Usually, OnePlus’ flagship smartphones are first announced in international markets. Also, both vanilla and Pro models debut together. The brand broke this tradition with the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro in China on January 11. It was accompanied by a special edition of the OnePlus Buds Pro.

The successor of the OnePlus 9 Pro continues the partnership with Hasselblad. It arrives with a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor 150° ultra-wide unit, and an 8MP 3.3x telephoto shooter with OIS. Then, there’s a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor on the front for selfies and video calls.

Unsurprisingly, it comes with high-end features like a glass sandwich design with a metal frame, 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz 2nd-gen LTPO AMOLED display, Qualcomm snapdragon 8 Gen 1, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1 with HyperBoost for gaming, dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast wired charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.

The OnePlus 10 Pro retails at ¥4,699 ($740), ¥4,999 ($787), and ¥5,299 ($835) for 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB memory variants respectively.

Realme 9 series debut, starting with realme 9i

The realme 9i went official in Vietnam on January 10 as the first Realme 9 series smartphone. It costs VND 6,490,000 ($286) for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The handset is scheduled to release in India on January 18 (tomorrow).

The phone sports features like a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage,  50MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (monochrome) triple camera setup, 16MP front-facing camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

Meizu re-enters budget smartphone category with mblu 10

Meizu unveiled a budget smartphone after a long time The device is officially called mblu 10. As the name suggests, it is a phone under the company’s recently revived mblu sub-brand, which is also known as Blue Charm.

The handset offers a glass sandwich design with a plastic frame,  6.62-inch HD+ display (LCD), UNISOC T310 SoC, 48MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 8MP selfie camera, IR blaster, Flyme 9 Lite based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

It comes in 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 128GB versions priced at ¥699 ($110), ¥799 ($126), and ¥899 ($142) respectively.

benco V80s – A smartphone without cameras and GPS

Out of nowhere, a company called INONE Technology launched a privacy-focussed smartphone dubbed as benco V80s on January 12. This phone lacks cameras and GPS.

Going by the specs, the Benco V80s is a subpar budget smartphone. It arrives with a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD), UNISOC S9863C chip, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Android 11, and 5,000mAh battery.

The price and availability of this device are not known.

Vivo introduces smartphones with outdated chipsets – vivo Y10 and vivo Y10 (t1 version)

Vivo released two new budget smartphones in China called vivo Y10 and vivo Y10 (t1 version). These handsets are limited to 4G connectivity and house outdated chips.

Both these phones offer a near-identical set of specs and design. They also cost the same ¥1,099 ($173) for 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The only major difference between the two is that the vanilla model is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, while the t1 version features a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC. Both these chipsets are around 3 years old and rarely do any brand use them now

Second Moto G tablet goes official – Motorola Moto Tab G70

Motorola debuted its second Moto G branded tablet called Motorola Moto Tab G70 in Brazil on January 13 for BRL 2,399 ($435). This tablet is essentially a rebranded Lenovo Tab P11 Plus. It is set to launch in India on January 18 (tomorrow).

The tablet sports an 11-inch 2K display, MediaTek Helio G90T chip, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing camera, IP52-certification, quad-speakers with Dolby Atmos support, Android 11, Google Entertainment Space, Google Kids Space, 7,700mAh battery, 20W fast charging

OnePlus 9RT and Motorola Moto G71 5G launch in India

The OnePlus 9RT and Motorola Moto G71 5G finally landed in India on January 14 and January 10 respectively. The latter was also accompanied by the OnePlus Buds Z2.

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The OnePlus 9RT comes in two memory configurations, such as 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB for ₹42,999 ($579) and ₹46,999 ($633) respectively. Customers can avail bank discounts to lower the price.

On the other hand, the Motorola Moto G71 5G is priced at ₹18,999 ($256) for the sole 6GB + 128GB variant. It will go on sale for the first time on January 19.

Tencent eyes Black Shark acquisition for Metaverse entry

Recently, all popular companies have made announcements regarding metaverse. So it’s not surprising to learn that Tencent of all names is also interested in it.

A report from last week revealed that Tencent is eyeing to acquire Black Shark, a brand known for gaming smartphones and related accessories. With this acquisition, Black Shark will produce VR hardware, while Tencent will develop software to complement the hardware.

Tencent is yet to issue an official statement on this rumor.

BlackBerry isn’t dead yet

OnwardMobility, the licensee of the BlackBerrry brand, had plans to release smartphones with 5G connectivity in 2021. Unfortunately, that never happened. Hence, the revival of the iconic brand was thought to be dead after a short stint by TCL.

However, the brand licensee recently made an announcement saying that a BlackBerry smartphone with a keyboard and 5G connectivity is coming in 2022. Anyway, we don’t have any high hopes.

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Barely 24 hours after the Motorola Tab G70 had an elaborate listing on India’s Flipkart giving us an idea of the entire specs, the tablet has now been officially unveiled in Brazil. The Brazil launch provides us with a clue about the price range the device will retail for in India and other markets.

The Motorola Tab G70 comes with an 11-inch display with 2K resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels, 400 nits of brightness and 15:9 aspect ratio. The display also comes with support for Widevine certification to watch high definition content from Netflix and Amazon. You also get four speakers with Dolby Atmos support for an immersive audio experience.

The Moto Tab G70 is also confirmed to pack a MediaTek Helio G90T which is a 12nm chip with an architecture consisting of two Cortex-A76 cores, and six Cortex-A55 cores while a Mali-G76 GPU fires the graphics. The processor pairs with 4GB RAM with 64GB storage that can be expanded via microSD card.

For photography, you get a 13MP main camera at the rear while there is an 8MP selfie shooter for clear photos and videos. The device crams a mammoth 7,700 mAh battery with 20W fast charging support. It also present with an IP52 waterproof build and weighs just 500g.

As for the price, the Moto Tab G70 will retail in Brazil via Motorola’s official website for BRL 2,399 (~$433). The tablet will come in a single Green color and WiFi support only.

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Last week, Flipkart started teasing the launch of the Motorola Moto Tab G70 in India. It will be the second Motorola-branded tablet in India after Moto Tab G20. Today, we finally know when this device will be available in the country.

The Motorola Moto Tab G70 has been confirmed to launch in India at 12 PM on January 18. It appears the tablet will be available for purchase on Flipkart, as soon as it goes official.

We feel this because it will be announced during Flipkart’s Big Saving Days sale, which is scheduled to run from January 17 to 22.

Just like the Moto Tab G20, we expect the Moto Tab G70 to be a rebadged Lenovo tablet. Per the features teased by Flipkart, the device will be likely a tweaked version of the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus. It is not surprising as the mobile division of Motorola is owned by Lenovo.

Talking about specs, the Moto Tab G70 has been confirmed to sport an 11-inch 2K display with 400 nits peak brightness, TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light mode, and HD content certification for Amazon Prime Video as well as Netflix. It will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G90T chipset paired with 64GB of storage.

The IP52-certified tablet will include Dolby Atmos-powered quad speakers. The metal body will house a 7,700mAh battery with support for 20W charging.

Finally, the device will run Android 11 with Google Entertainment Space and Google Kids Space.

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Motorola entered the tablet market in India last year by unveiling the Moto Tab G20 in September. The company is now gearing up to launch a new tablet called the Moto Tab G70 in India. The landing page of the new tablet is now live on Flipkart, which indicates that it may debut soon in the country. Motorola will be unleashing the Moto G71 5G smartphone on Jan. 10 in India. It is likely that the Tab G70 may also go official alongside the G71.

Moto Tab G70 specifications

The Moto Tab G70 has an 11-inch display with slim bezels. It offers a 2K resolution, 400 nits of brightness, and is capable of playing HD content from OTT platforms like Amazon, Prime Video, and Netflix. The tablet is fitted with Dolby Atmos powered quad speakers.

The Helio G90T is present under the hood of the Moto Tab G70. It has a 7,700mAh battery that carries support for 20W fast charging. Once charged, the tablet can also for up to 15 hours, claims the company. The tablet is equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage.

The tablet comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS that has a dedicated Google entertainment space to provide access to users’ favorite movies, games, etc. For photography, it has a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera for video calls. The tablet supports connectivity features like Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, a USB-C port, and a pogo-pin for connecting an optional keyboard.

The Tab G70 has an aluminium alloy body with a dual-tone finish. In addition, it comes with an IP52 rated water-repellant construction.  The device measures 258.4 x 163 x 7.5mm and weighs 490 grams.

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Motorola entered the tablet category in India with the launch of the Moto Tab G20. Unsurprisingly, this device turned out to be a rebranded Lenovo tablet. Now, the company is expected to release yet another tablet in the country dubbed as Moto Tab G70 LTE.

An upcoming Motorola tablet called Moto Tab G70 LTE has been certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). Hence, the product could launch soon in India.

This device was recently spotted on Google Play Console. According to the listing, it will flaunt a WUXGA+ display with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels. Interestingly, it will be powered by a MediaTek Kompanio SoC with model number MT8183A.

The slate will only have 4GB RAM but there could be other RAM variants. Unfortunately, it will run Android 11 although Android 12 is out.

The device has also appeared on Geekbench (h/t @i_hsay). The listing reveals that it will have a ‘P11’ motherboard. Therefore, the Motorola Moto Tab G70 could be a tweaked version of one of the Lenovo Tab P11 series models.

The Moto Tab G70 could be a modified Lenovo Tab P11 Plus. Thus, we can expect features like an 11-inch LCD screen, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS storage, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, dual-microphone array, 13MP rear camera with autofocus, 8MP fixed focus front-facing camera, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, USB 2.0 (Type-C), stylus support, keyboard accessory support, and more.

Last but not least, since the new Motorola slate has been certified as ‘Moto Tab G70 LTE’ by BIS, there may not be a WiFi-only variant for India.

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Motorola is expected to launch a new budget-friendly tablet in the market. Today, the Motorola Moto Tab G70 appeared on the Google Play Console listing revealing key specs of the device.

According to the listing, the Motorola Moto Tab G70 is powered by the MediaTek MT8183A processor which is believed to be some Kompanio SoC, considering that the MT8183 is actually the Kompanio 500 SoC. For those who are unaware, Kompanio is MediaTek’s new series of chipsets exclusively for tablets and computer machines.

The tablet has 4GB of RAM which we expect to be paired with either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone has a WUXGA display with a resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels. The tablet seems to have thick bezels on all sides despite the fact that it will be a new-gen tablet machine.

Nonetheless, the tablet will be booted on the latest Android 11 operating system. We expect it to have Lenovo’s custom skin on top of it.

Motorola Moto Tab G70 appears on Google Play console listing.

– Android 11
– 4GB Ram
– Mediatek MT8183A CPU whereas MT8183 is MediaTek Kompanio 500
– WUXGA display 1200 x 2000#Moto #Motorola #TabG70 #Tab #G70 #Android pic.twitter.com/Dvd1k2rTCR

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) November 13, 2021

Apart from this, there’s nothing else to learn as of now. In related news, MediaTek’s first Kompanio powered tablet is the Honor Pad V7. The tablet has a 10.4-inch LCD display with a 2K resolution. It has a 90Hz screen refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 900T SoC. It is a 6nm chip with a Mali-G68 GPU. The tablet has up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of microSD card slot.

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