So yes, we finally got it. At the August conference, Xiaomi unveiled the long-awaited Mi MIX 4 smartphone, and after three long years, the successor to its successful Mi Pad tablet line.
Up to three models were introduced – Mi Pad 5, Mi Pad 5 Pro, and Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G. Here are the detailed specifications.
Well-known international retailer with an offer
Well-known international seller TradingShenzhen keeps surprising and the sought-after Mi Pad 5 Pro tablet is now discounted to a record amount.
Delivery from a Chinese warehouse is handled via duty-free Global Priority shipping, so you won’t have to pay any additional fees and customs clearance is taken care of directly by the seller.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro Chinese Version
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TIPWith Global Priority shipping, you don’t pay any extra fees.
We recommend choosing Global Priority shipping, where you won’t pay anything extra. Customs fees and any VAT are handled by the seller directly for you. Shipping can be selected in the cart only, after you enter the delivery address. Delivery with Global Priority usually takes about 15 days, but it may also take longer.
TIPWith Global Priority shipping, you don’t pay any extra fees.
We recommend choosing Global Priority shipping, where you won’t pay anything extra. Customs fees and any VAT are handled by the seller directly for you. Shipping can be selected in the cart only, after you enter the delivery address. Delivery with Global Priority usually takes about 15 days, but it may also take longer.
We recommend choosing Global Priority shipping, where you won’t pay anything extra. Customs fees and any VAT are handled by the seller directly for you. Shipping can be selected in the cart only, after you enter the delivery address. Delivery with Global Priority usually takes about 15 days, but it may also take longer. We recommend choosing Global Priority shipping, where you won’t pay anything extra. Customs fees and any VAT are handled by the seller directly for you. Shipping can be selected in the cart only, after you enter the delivery address. Delivery with Global Priority usually takes about 15 days, but it may also take longer.Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Chinese Version
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Accessories for Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 / Mi Pad 5 Pro
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We recommend choosing Global Priority shipping, where you won’t pay anything extra. Customs fees and any VAT are handled by the seller directly for you. Shipping can be selected in the cart only, after you enter the delivery address. Delivery with Global Priority usually takes about 15 days, but it may also take longer.
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We recommend choosing Global Priority shipping, where you won’t pay anything extra. Customs fees and any VAT are handled by the seller directly for you. Shipping can be selected in the cart only, after you enter the delivery address. Delivery with Global Priority usually takes about 15 days, but it may also take longer.
Our review:
Chinese versions with English language
Since all new Mi Pad 5 models are currently available only in the Chinese version, the tablet comes with a Chinese system — or at least only the English language is available. However, the seller pre-installs all the complete Google services, including Google Play, so you can use the tablet right after unboxing.
This is what MIUI for Pad looks like
What we’re very sorry about, though, is the fact that the Czech-Slovak community Miuios.cz is not planning to translate the MIUI for Pad system. We asked the community founder directly. We were told the reason is that the team doesn’t have the capacity for it, since they do the translation in their free time.
Comparison of the specs of the new Mi Pad 5 tablets
| Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 | Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 254.69 x 166.25 x 6.85 mm | ||
| Weight | 511 g | 515 g | 518 g |
| Color options | gray / white / green | gray / white | gray |
| Display | LCD / 11" / 2.5K | LCD / 11" / 2.5K | LCD / 11" / 2.5K |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 px | 2560 x 1600 px | 2560 x 1600 px |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) |
| Graphics | Adreno 640 | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 6 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128 / 256 GB (UFS 3.1) | 128 / 256 GB (UFS 3.1) | 256 (UFS 3.1) |
| Primary camera | 13 MPx | 13 MPx | 50 MPx |
| - | - | 1/2.5” | main camera 5P | 1.4um 4in1 | |
| 4K 30 fps | 1080 30 fps | 4K 30 fps | 1080 30 fps | 4K 30 fps | 1080 30 fps | |
| More cameras | - | 5 MPx portrait sensor | 5 MPx portrait sensor |
| Front camera | 8 MPx | 1080p video | 8 MPx | 1080p video | 8 MPx | 1080p video |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 / Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPS | No | GPS with Glonass | GPS with Glonass |
| Mobile Networks | No | No | Yes – 5G |
| Supported frequencies | - | - | 5G: n1/3/28a/41/77/78 |
| 4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/19 | |||
| 3G: WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/6/8/19 | |||
| 2G: GSM: B2/3/5/8 | |||
| Speakers | 4 Dolby Atmos speakers | 8 Dolby Atmos speaker | 8 Dolby Atmos speaker |
| 3.5 mm jack | No | No | No |
| Battery | 8720 mAh | 8600 mAh | 8600 mAh |
| Fast charging 33 W | Fast charging 67 W | Fast charging 67 W | |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | |
| Charger in the box | Charger in the box | Charger in the box | |
| Keyboard and stylus support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stunning design
The design of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 tablet (once again) is subtly reminiscent of an American competitor. The front boasts genuinely ultra-thin bezels, making the tablet feel truly premium. Both the sides and the back are made of aluminum, which is more scratch-resistant and better at dissipating heat built up by the processor and battery.
On the back, the camera module stands out—it has a shape similar to the one from the Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone and includes two sensors along with an LED flash. We’ll talk about the cameras a bit more in the section below.
The Pro model is only 6,86 millimeters thick and weighs a reasonable 515 grams. The tablet runs on the Android 11 operating system and the manufacturer’s MIUI 12.5 overlay. The new feature is a specially designed MIUI For Pad overlay that focuses on smooth multitasking and working with multiple windows at once.
A beautiful 2K display
What the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 tablet will definitely win you over with is its display. It offers a size of 11 inches; the manufacturer has opted for an IPS technology, 2,5K resolution (2 560 x 1 600 pixels, 275 ppi), and a 120-hertz display refresh rate. The image will be sharp, wonderfully readable, and as smooth as possible.
Maximum brightness is 500 nits. There’s also support for HDR10, Dolby Vision, and color adjustments based on the environment with True Tone. A direct comparison with the biggest competitor, the iPad Pro, was also included.
Powerful Snapdragon processors
The recent leak revealed the CPU setup from Qualcomm, where a tablet underwent a performance test in Geekbench 5. Snapdragon 870 is an eight-core processor made with a 7-nanometer technology that also supports 5th-generation networks. It will be installed in the more expensive Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro. The cheaper Mi Pad 5 will have Snapdragon 860. In both cases, these are powerful processors.
They’re paired with an Adreno 650 graphics accelerator. The rest of the hardware includes, at the base level, 6 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 128-gigabyte UFS 3.1 storage. Support for micro SD memory cards is missing.
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 won’t disappoint you even in the camera department. The selfie camera on both models is 13 MPx. The Pro model gets a main 50-megapixel sensor and an additional 5-megapixel sensor.
New stylus and keyboard
Along with the tablet, Xiaomi also unveiled a new keyboard and stylus. The keyboard will power directly from the tablet via pins, so the user won’t have to deal with pairing or charging it. Just connect it to the tablet, and the magnets on the pins will take care of everything else. The case also protects the back of the tablet.
The stylus will also charge from the tablet, wirelessly. Simply place it against the side of the tablet, where magnets will hold it in place and start charging. This approach is something we also saw with the Apple Pencil.
The stylus weighs just 12,2 grams and has a very fast sampling frequency of up to 240 Hz. It also includes two physical buttons for controlling various functions, such as a screenshot crop.
Connectivity and battery life
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro will also be equipped with eight speakers with Dolby Audio support. It also has Wi‑Fi in the latest version 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. The Pro model will be available in a 5G version as well.
The battery has a capacity of 8 600 mAh and the manufacturer promises up to 6 hours of gaming. You can charge it quickly with 67-watt charging, topping it up in about an hour. The cheaper variant has a 8 720 mAh battery with slower 33-watt charging.
Price and availability
In its base configuration, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 (6 + 128) will be officially available in China for 1999 yuan, which is about €263. The more premium Pro model will cost 2499 yuan (€328). All these prices apply to mainland China, where the tablets will be available exclusively. Let’s see whether they eventually make it to the global market.
The keyboard price was set at 399 yuan, which is €52 in conversion, and the stylus will cost 349 yuan, i.e. €46.
What do you think about the officially presented Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 tablet at last? Is this the tablet you’ve been waiting for for years? Or will you go for a competitor’s tablet instead? Let us know in the comments below the article. Follow XiaomiPlanet, subscribe to our newsletter, and join us in our Facebook group, where we build an active Xiaomi community.
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