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Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7.9 inchesChipset:Intel Atom x5-Z8500

Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 19 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

35%

5.8

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

5.8

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 54% of tablets
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▲Better than 64%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

22%

5.6

Performance

20%

5.4

Display

16%

7.2

Camera

14%

4.0

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software

5%

6.9

Design

3%

6.5

Audio

▼Worse than 58%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (19)
6 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 68%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £140
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
2GB + 16GB2GB + 64GB

What reviewers say about the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 6 · 14

Reviewers like the premium design, sharp display and solid performance, but widely criticise the software and limited storage.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 23 owners sharing their experience in online comments

26%positive13%mixed61%negative

Owners value the recovery method, but recurring power failures and poor battery life make the experience frustrating.

What owners dislike

  • Tablets stay dead after hours or days of charging, with a blinking red light or black screen, and holding volume-up with power did not help.11
  • Owners could not install or update apps from the app store, saw Instagram marked incompatible, and had a video app stuck on an old version.9
  • After an update, some tablets got stuck in a boot loop or recovery screen, and owners said newer software and security patches were missing.8
  • Some owners found the touchscreen frozen, with half the screen not responding or no touch input at the password screen, even after a reboot.5
  • Battery drains fast when Wi-Fi stays on with the screen off; enabling airplane mode helps, and a new battery gave only a small gain.4
  • Web pages load much slower than on other devices on the same connection, and the screen stutters and hangs, especially when the tablet gets hot.3
  • The temporary fix worked briefly, but the black screen came back, sometimes after only a few seconds of light, even after reflashing.3
  • The back gets very warm, and the screen can shake and hang when hot; one owner's thermal mod kept the processor near 60°C under load.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #755 of 1,179 models in Tablets (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tablet Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

22%

5.6

Performance

20%

5.4

Display

16%

7.2

Camera

14%

4.0

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software

5%

6.9

Design

3%

6.5

Audio

5.8
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.8
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of RAM, which is less than 61.3% of tablets and equal to 15.5% of tablets.
Process node
14 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 14 nm process, which is smaller than 44.6% of tablets and equal to 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Atom x5-Z8500
This tablet runs on Intel Atom x5-Z8500, which is less advanced than 74.2% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2048×1536
This tablet has a 2048×1536 screen, which is sharper than 68.5% of tablets and equal to 3.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
326 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 326 ppi, which is higher than 94.9% of tablets and equal to 2.1% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 5 MP resolution, which is higher than 48.6% of tablets and equal to 19.7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0, which is wider than 57.4% of tablets and equal to 24.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
6,190 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 6,190 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 53.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 18 W, which is faster than 48% of tablets and equal to 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
6 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6 hours, which is shorter than that of 92% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% of tablets.
mixed use
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
IP52
This tablet's IP rating is IP52, which is more protected than 84.8% of tablets and the same as 6.2% of tablets.
Weight
322 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 322 g, which is lighter than 88.4% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
?
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 47.5% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (326 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    326 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 34.3% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (322 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    322 g vs 490 g
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IP52 vs not rated).
    IP52 vs not rated
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200).
    2,048×1,536 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 15.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (19)
    6 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.0
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 15.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (19)
    6 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.0
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • 71.8% more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom x5-Z8500 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom x5-Z8500 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 47.5% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (326 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    326 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200).
    2,048×1,536 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 3x faster touch response
    This tablet samples touch faster than the average tablet (360 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    360 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 25 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (425 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    425 nits vs 400 nits
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    mini-HDMI port
  • 34.3% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (322 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    322 g vs 490 g
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IP52 vs not rated).
    IP52 vs not rated
  • 1 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    7 mm vs 8 mm
  • 42.7 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (132.6 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    132.6 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    mixed use
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 2.2 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • 22.7% lower sentiment score
    5.8 vs 7.5
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51).
    Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 4 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2015 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    November 2015
    2015 vs 2019
  • 2.2 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 1 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (1000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    mixed use
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • 6.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (6,190 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    6,190 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
C4ETech English
≈ estimated
23/11/2016
Long-term review · about a year of use on Windows and Android
Verdict
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi is fine for basic media use, but slow performance and limited software hold it back.
9.0
Andrew Marc David
≈ estimated
25/04/2016
Hands-on review · display, audio, battery and benchmark tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi is a definite buy, especially for its display and build quality, despite a few limits.
7.0
ChinaMobileMag
≈ estimated
16/01/2016
Hands-on review · battery, audio, camera and gaming tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi has a solid build and an impressive price, but overheating and unstable software limit it to non-gaming use.
9.0
Zi Reviews Tech
≈ estimated
31/12/2015
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi made a very positive first impression, though a full verdict needs longer use.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
26/01/2016
Full review · iPad mini lookalike
Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 is a well-made, stylish tablet with smooth performance and good battery life, but its iOS-style interface suits only some Android fans.
6.5
androidauthority.com
✓ explicit
26/02/2016
Hands-on review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 has premium materials, but its iOS-like MIUI, weak game performance and laggy navigation buttons make it a poor pick for gamers.
6.4
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
30/09/2016
Lab test · iPad mini lookalike
Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 is a light, thin Windows tablet with a sharp screen and quick performance, but no LTE and a sluggish Edge browser.
7.6
smartworld.it
✓ explicit
08/07/2016
Hands-on review · Budget 7.9-inch tablet
Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 is a well-built tablet with a sharp screen and strong hardware, but it lacks GPS and mobile data.
8.0
tuttoandroid.net
✓ explicit
10/05/2016
Full review · Budget iPad rival
Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 delivers strong gaming performance in a premium aluminium body, but around 2.5 hours of screen time and no Google apps put many buyers off.
8.0
saggiamente.com
✓ explicit
17/08/2016
Hands-on test · Windows 10 tablet
Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 with Windows 10 runs full desktop programs on its x86 chip, but 2GB of RAM is a tight minimum for heavier work.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

  • Premium aluminum build quality that resembles the iPad mini
  • High-resolution 7.9-inch 'Retina-class' display with 326 ppi
  • Slim and lightweight design (7mm thin, 322g weight)
  • Smooth performance for basic tasks and media consumption with the Intel Atom processor
  • Inclusion of a reversible USB Type-C port for modern connectivity
  • Decent battery life for its size, offering approximately 7–8 hours of active use

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 WiFi (2GB + 16GB)

  • Software is highly unstable with frequent lags, glitches, and freezes
  • Lack of a microSD card slot for storage expansion
  • Poor camera quality; photos often appear blurry, noisy, or washed out
  • Difficulties with charging, including reports of very low charging rates or failure to charge
  • Hardware reliability issues, such as the 'black screen' defect where the device becomes unresponsive
  • Aggressive RAM management in MIUI that can hinder multitasking

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 is a compact 7.9-inch tablet featuring a high-resolution IPS LCD display with 2048 x 1536 pixels (~326 ppi) and a sleek aluminum unibody design. This specific WiFi-only model is powered by a 64-bit Intel Atom X5-Z8500 quad-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of non-expandable internal storage. Key strengths include its premium build quality, sharp Retina-class screen, and the inclusion of a reversible USB Type-C port, all supported by a 6190mAh battery. However, significant drawbacks include the lack of a microSD card slot for storage expansion, mediocre camera performance from the 8MP rear and 5MP front sensors, and the absence of features like a fingerprint scanner or GPS.

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