Highlights
- Redmi Pad 2 Pro features a 12.1″ 2.5K 120Hz display with Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, a 12,000mAh battery with 33W fast and 27W reverse charging.
- Xiaomi Pad Mini offers an 8.8″ 3K 165Hz display powered by Dimensity 9400+, 7,500mAh battery with 67W HyperCharge and dual USB-C ports.
- Redmi Pad 2 Pro starts at €299.99 with an optional keyboard and stylus, while Xiaomi Pad Mini price starts at USD 429.
Xiaomi has expanded its tablet lineup with the launch of the Redmi Pad 2 Pro series and the Xiaomi Pad Mini. The range was unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro at an event in China. Both tablets bring advanced displays, upgraded processors, and large batteries. Here’s more on both devices.
Redmi Pad 2 Pro
The Redmi Pad 2 Pro features a 12.1-inch 2.5K display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, and triple TÜV Rheinland certifications, Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Flicker-Free, and Circadian Friendly.
Xiaomi has also introduced the Matte Glass Version, which uses AG nano-texture glass to cut down glare and reflections by up to 97%, creating a paper-like surface that enhances the experience for reading, sketching, and note-taking.
The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Mobile Platform, a significant upgrade over the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 found in its predecessor. For audio, it packs a quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and up to 300% volume boost.
Accessories include the Redmi Smart Pen with 4096 pressure levels and millisecond-grade ultra-low latency, and the Redmi Pad 2 Pro Keyboard, which comes with 16×16mm keys, 1.3mm key travel, 19mm key pitch, and a built-in stylus loop.
Powering the device is a massive 12,000mAh battery, one of Xiaomi’s largest for tablets in global markets. It supports 33W fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging, allowing it to double as a portable power bank.
Pricing and Availability (Europe)
- Redmi Pad 2 Pro Wi-Fi 6GB + 128GB – €299.99 (USD 352 / INR 31,245 approx.)
- Redmi Pad 2 Pro Wi-Fi 8GB + 256GB – €349.99 (USD 410 / INR 36,450 approx.)
- Redmi Pad 2 Pro Matte Glass 8GB + 256GB – €379.99 (USD 445 / INR 39,580 approx.)
- Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G 6GB + 128GB – €379.99 (USD 445 / INR 39,580 approx.)
- Redmi Pad 2 Pro Keyboard – €99.99 (USD 117 / INR 10,415 approx.)
The tablet comes in Graphite Grey, Silver, and Lavender Purple and is already available for order in several European markets.
Xiaomi Pad Mini
The Xiaomi Pad Mini sports an 8.8-inch 3K LCD display with a 165Hz refresh rate, 700 nits peak brightness, full DC dimming, and TÜV Rheinland certifications for Low Blue Light, Flicker-Free, and Circadian Friendly viewing.
Under the hood, it runs on the Dimensity 9400+ SoC and features a centralised SoC thermal architecture for efficient cooling. It supports both the Xiaomi Focus Pen and Redmi Smart Pen, as well as the Xiaomi Pad Mini Cover.
Battery life is handled by a 7,500mAh unit with 67W HyperCharge and 18W wired reverse charging. The device also debuts Xiaomi’s first dual USB-C interface, placed on both the short and long sides, with the long side supporting USB 3.2 Gen 1 data transfer.
other specifications –
- 372Hz touch sampling rate, 1080Hz instant touch sampling rate, HDR 10, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, up to 700 nits HBM brightness
- Octa-Core Dimensity 9400+ 3nm SoC with Immortalis-G925 MC12 GPU
- 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1 storage
- Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2
- 13MP camera with 1/3.06″ OV13B sensor, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF
- 8MP OV08D 1/4″ 1.12μm front camera with f/2.28 aperture
- Dimensions: 205.13×132.03×6.46mm; Weight: 326g
- USB Type-C audio, Dolby Atmos, dual speakers
- Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi Pad Mini comes in Purple and Grey colours. Pricing starts at USD 429 (INR 38,070 approx.) for the 8GB + 256GB model. It is now available in select markets with wider availability expected soon.
FAQs
Q1. What display features does the Redmi Pad 2 Pro offer?
Answer. It has a 12.1-inch 2.5K display with 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, and triple TÜV Rheinland certifications for eye comfort.
Q2. What accessories are available for the Redmi Pad 2 Pro?
Answer. The tablet supports the Redmi Smart Pen with 4096 pressure levels and ultra-low latency, and the Redmi Pad 2 Pro Keyboard with stylus loop and full-size keys.
Q3. What is the battery capacity of the Xiaomi Pad Mini?
Answer. The Xiaomi Pad Mini packs a 7,500mAh battery with 67W HyperCharge and 18W wired reverse charging, plus dual USB-C ports for flexible connectivity.
Q4. What chipset powers the Redmi Pad 2 Pro and Xiaomi Pad Mini?
Answer. The Redmi Pad 2 Pro runs on Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi Pad Mini is powered by the Dimensity 9400+ SoC.
Q5. What are the starting prices for both new Redmi tablets?
Answer. Redmi Pad 2 Pro starts at €299.99 for the Wi-Fi 6GB + 128GB model, while the Xiaomi Pad Mini starts at USD 429 for the 8GB + 256GB variant.