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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Series Debuts With Three Variants

For 3 years, Xiaomi didn’t release a tablet. Today, Xiaomi finally released the fifth generation of the Xiaomi Mi Pad series. The new Xiaomi Mi Pad series 5 are tablets targeted as a high-end devices, a direct rival to Apple’s iPad Pro. Moreover, this time, we have three versions namely Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro, and Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series has three color options:

  • White
  • Black
  • Emerald Green

In terms of display, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series is equipped with a large 11-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a high refresh rate of 120Hz, a pixel density of 275ppi, and a contrast ratio of 1500:1.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 screen size

The Mi Pad 5 series also supports hardware-level anti-blue light and true color display technology.

In order to bring better audio and video experience, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series support Dolby Atmos.

The Mi Pad 5 series is equipped with the MIUI For Pad system, which supports the use of WeChat on the tablet in horizontal and split columns, and has a near-PC-level experience. At present, it has been adapted to more than 300 mainstream applications.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 MIUI for Pad

In addition, MIUI For Pad also supports custom input methods, split screens, small windows, parallel windows, and other functions of MIUI 12.

It is worth mentioning that the Xiaomi-inspired stylus and keyboard-style double-sided protective case are also released along with the Xiaomi Mi Tablet 5 series. These can be purchased separately as accessories for Mi Pad 5 series.

The Xiaomi Inspired Stylus uses a two-button design. The main button supports quick notes and switching brushes, and the secondary button supports long-press 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 Mi Inspired Stylus on the side of the Mi Pad 5 Pro to automatically pair. According to the official, the stylus can be fully charged in 18 minutes and can write continuously for 8 hours.

The keyboard-style double-sided protective shell has an independent ESC button, which supports canceling operations and exiting the full-screen.

With the support of the Xiaomi Inspiration Stylus and professional keyboard accessories, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has the ability to work efficiently and also has the ability to paint professionally.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 vs Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G – What’s the Difference?

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has four built-in speakers, and the Mi Pad 5 Pro/Pro 5Ghas dual-core eight speakers. The mid-bass and treble are divided by a dedicated sound unit, which can bring better bass diving and treble extensibility.

In terms of hardware performance, the standard Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 is equipped with Snapdragon 860 SoC. Meanwhile, Mi Pad 5 Pro and Pro 5G features Snapdragon 870 SoC.

Moving to the camera, the Mi Pad 5 is equipped with a 13MP rear camera, the Pro version is upgraded to a 13MP + 5MP depth-of-field dual camera, Meanwhile, the Pro 5G version has even a more powerful camera, with a dual-camera setup of 50MP primary camera + 5MP depth-of-field camera, a front 8MP camera, supporting face unlock function.

In terms of battery life, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5/Pro has a built-in 8720mAh battery and 8600mAh battery respectively. The standard version uses a 33W fast charge and the latter is 67W ultra-fast charge.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 ProXiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G
Four speakersEight speakersEight speakers
Snapdragon 860Snapdragon 870 Snapdragon 870 5G
13MP rear camera13MP + 5MP dual rear camera50MP + 5MP dual rear camera
13MP front camera
No face unlock No face unlock Face unlock
8720mAh battery8600mAh battery8600mAh battery
33W fast charging67W ultra-fast charging67W ultra-fast charging
0% to 100% in 91 minutes0% to 100% in 67 minutes 0% to 100% in 67 minutes
Not confirmedStylus and Keyboard supported Stylus and Keyboard supported

The pricing is as follow:

  • Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 (Standard version)
    • 6GB + 128GB at 1999 yuan (308 USD/263 euro/Rs.22,941 INR)
    • 6GB + 256GB at 2299 yuan (355 USD/303 euro/Rs.26,385 INR)
  • Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro
    • 8GB + 128GB at 2499 yuan (386 USD/329 euro/Rs.28680 INR)
    • 8GB + 256GB at 2799 yuan (432 USD/368 euro/Rs.32,123 INR)
  • Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G
    • 8GB + 256GB at 3499 yuan (540 USD/461 euro/Rs.40,156 INR)
highlights of Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series