Highlights
- Redmi K Pad 2 leak reveals an 8.8″ 3K LCD, 165Hz refresh rate, 1100 nits brightness, premium metal build, fingerprint sensor and 9,100mAh battery with 67W fast charging.
- It is expected in colours such as Deep Black, Spotlight Purple and Space Silver.
- The tablet is powered by Dimensity 9500 chipset with a 15,300mm² vapor chamber cooling system.
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi K Pad 2 at its upcoming event on April 21. Ahead of the official unveiling, a fresh leak has revealed the tablet’s complete specifications and performance details. We also have an idea of how powerful the tablet is going to be, thanks to a recent performance leak.
Redmi K Pad 2 – Key Features (Leaked)
The company has already teased the design and a few key features of the upcoming tablet. But now tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo has now shared a more detailed look at what the device will offer.
DCS’s post on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)
According to the leak, the Redmi K Pad 2 will feature an 8.8-inch LCD display with a sharp 3K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate making it suitable for both media consumption and gaming. The tablet retains a 16:10 aspect ratio similar to its predecessor and is confirmed to deliver up to 1100 nits of peak brightness.
On the gaming front, Redmi is reportedly enabling support for up to 165fps gameplay in select titles alongwith a high 540Hz touch sampling rate for improved responsiveness.
In terms of design, Xiaomi has already confirmed a premium metal unibody construction. The tablet will be available in Deep Black, Spotlight Purple and Space Silver colour options featuring a clean and minimal look.
Redmi K Pad 2 colours. (Image credit – Redmi)
For security, a fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button.
The Redmi K Pad 2 is also said to pack a large 9,100mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. Audio and haptics are another focus area with the device featuring dual symmetrical speakers tuned by Bose alongwith dual X-axis motors to enhance vibration feedback during usage and gaming.
Redmi K Pad 2 – Performance and Cooling
The tablet is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset, which is expected to bring a noticeable jump in performance compared to the previous generation. To handle sustained performance, Redmi is reportedly including a large 15,300mm² vapor chamber cooling system. The tablet also adopts a centred chip layout designed to improve heat distribution during extended gaming sessions.
Benchmark and real-world performance tests for the Redmi K Pad 2 have recently surfaced via WHYLAB. It offers insight into its thermal efficiency and gaming capabilities.
After one hour of gameplay across titles like CrossFire, Call of Duty and Peacekeeper Elite running at 165fps, the tablet’s rear temperature peaked at 42.6°C. While warm, it remained within comfortable limits and frame rates stayed stable throughout the test.
In less demanding Honor of Kings, the device delivered an almost perfect average of 119.99fps with just 5.4W power consumption and a back temperature of 37°C indicating excellent efficiency for a flagship chipset.
For more demanding games, Genshin Impact running at 1080p averaged 59.94fps with a power draw of 6.6W and temperatures around 40°C. Honkai: Star Rail maintained 59.8fps over 30 minutes with a peak temperature of 43.1°C. Meanwhile, Zenless Zone Zero known for its heavy CPU usage averaged 59.32fps at 7.9W.
Expected Pricing
Xiaomi has not officially revealed the pricing of the Redmi K Pad 2 yet. However, based on the specifications and performance capabilities, the tablet is expected to fall into the premium segment.
FAQs
Q1. What display does the Redmi K Pad 2 feature?
Answer. It has an 8.8-inch LCD screen with 3K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and 1100 nits brightness.
Q2. What chipset powers the Redmi K Pad 2?
Answer. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 with a 15,300mm² vapor chamber cooling system for sustained performance.
Q3. How big is the battery on the Redmi K Pad 2?
Answer. The tablet packs a 9,100mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.