Redmi Pad 2 review
The Redmi Pad and Redmi Pad SE have easily become bestsellers for their all-round multimedia experience on a budget. And this year we are getting a proper sequel - the Redmi Pad 2.
Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 updates the original Redmi Pad with a brighter and sharper screen, a beefier battery, newer software, better speakers, and larger memory for the base version. New features are also present - optional LTE connectivity and stylus support.
The Redmi Pad 2 brings an 11-inch LCD display with 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, 10-bit color depth and 90Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Helio G100 Ultra chip with the most basic version now having 4GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage.
The tablet has four Dolby Atmos speakers, a huge 9,000mAh battery, and boots Android 15 with Hyper OS 2.0. You can pair it with the Redmi Smart Pen if you like to write and draw on-screen.
We appreciate the LTE option with GPS positioning, it's something that has been notably missing on the Redmi Pad and Redmi Pad SE 11 models. Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 specs at a glance: Body: 254.6x166.0x7.4mm, 510g; Glass front, aluminum frame; Stylus support.
254.6x166.0x7.4mm, 510g; Glass front, aluminum frame; Stylus support. Display: 11.00" IPS LCD, 1B colors, 90Hz, 600 nits (HBM), 1600x2560px resolution, 14.4:9 aspect ratio, 274ppi.
11.00" IPS LCD, 1B colors, 90Hz, 600 nits (HBM), 1600x2560px resolution, 14.4:9 aspect ratio, 274ppi. Chipset: Mediatek Helio G100 Ultra (6 nm): Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G57 MC2.
Mediatek Helio G100 Ultra (6 nm): Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G57 MC2. Memory: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2.2; microSDXC.
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2.2; microSDXC. OS/Software: Android 15, HyperOS 2.
Android 15, HyperOS 2. Rear camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm.
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm. Front camera: 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm.
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm. Video capture: Rear camera : 1080p@30fps; Front camera : 1080p@30fps.
: 1080p@30fps; : 1080p@30fps. Battery: 9000mAh; 18W wired, PD2, QC2.0.
9000mAh; 18W wired, PD2, QC2.0. Connectivity: LTE & GPS (cellular model only); Wi-Fi 5; BT 5.3; 3.5mm jack.
LTE & GPS (cellular model only); Wi-Fi 5; BT 5.3; 3.5mm jack. Misc: Accelerometer, gyro/compass (cellular model only); stereo speakers (4 speakers, with Dolby Atmos).
Oddly, the front camera has been downgraded from 8MP on the previous models to 5MP on the new one. Unboxing the Redmi Pad 2
The Redmi Pad 2 arrives in a big paper box, which contains the tablet itself, a USB cable, and a 15W power adapter with USB-A port.
Note that the Redmi Pad 2 ships without a charger across the European Union.
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