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Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus LTE (4GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£240RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus LTE (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 12 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus LTE (4GB + 128GB)
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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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
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Score components

35%

6.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.2

Reviews score

10%

6.6

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 62% of tablets
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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
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Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–²Better than 73%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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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
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Score components

22%

6.0

Performance

20%

5.7

Display

16%

8.0

Camera

14%

6.6

Battery

12%

7.8

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software

5%

6.1

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

â–²Better than 61%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 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
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80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

7.9

Popularity

Grades by review (12)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 10 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.
â–²Better than 74%
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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

What reviewers say about the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus LTE (4GB + 128GB)

Based on 2 · 10

Reviewers agree performance is strong and audio good, but media playback, software and missing Google services frustrate many.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus LTE (4GB + 128GB)

Based on 111 owners sharing their experience in online comments

41%positive14%mixed45%negative

Owners value its performance, battery life, and sound, but software hurdles and connectivity limits often frustrate.

What owners dislike

  • Owners get stuck when the PC does not see the tablet, usually from missing USB drivers or an old ADB version.12
  • Owners say the tablet lacks global software, so Russian is hard to set and some are stuck with Chinese or Vietnamese ROMs.5
  • Owners report apps closing on their own and MIUI crashing with error messages, and one says the tablet keeps turning off.4
  • Owners say the front camera is not detected out of the box, with no camera-switch icon, and software fixes like reflashing did not help.4
  • Owners find it big and heavy, and the slippery anodized back is easier to handle with a silicone case.4
  • Owners say missing LTE bands 20 and 28 mean weaker coverage, with rural areas dropping to 3G instead of 4G.3
  • Owners say it costs too much next to iPads, and the price dropped soon after they bought it.3
  • Owners say it drains a bit faster than wanted during use, and sometimes loses about 10% overnight in standby.3
  • Owners say the speakers sit on one side only, and the spot where people usually hold the tablet can block them.3
  • Owners say PUBG downloads fail with errors near the end, even with free storage.3

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus LTE (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
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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
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Score components:

22%

6.0

Performance

20%

5.7

Display

16%

8.0

Camera

14%

6.6

Battery

12%

7.8

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software

5%

6.1

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

6.6
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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
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Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.9
RAM capacity
4 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of RAM, which is more than 47.2% of tablets and equal to 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
14 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
128 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
346 points
This tablet scores 346 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 77.1% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, which is more advanced than 57.5% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 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
224 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 224 ppi, which is higher than 50.1% of tablets and equal to 11.5% 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
13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 13 MP resolution, which is higher than 73.9% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 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
N/A
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Battery capacity
8,620 mAh
This tablet has 8,620 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 80.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 16 hours, which is longer than that of 90% of tablets and equal to that of 2.2% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% 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
yes
This tablet supports 5G. 91.9% 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
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
?
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
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
485 g
This tablet weighs 485 g, which is lighter than 51.9% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
2
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
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
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 4 Plus LTE (4GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 6 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (16 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    16 hours vs 10 hours
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Supports 5G
    This tablet supports 5G, while the average tablet does not. 8.1% of tablets support 5G.
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 512 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 512 vs Mali-G51
  • 30.6% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,620 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,620 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 17.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
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    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
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    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 10 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.
    8.2 vs 7.0
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 512 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 512 vs Mali-G51
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 10% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2,358 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (2,358 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    2,358 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 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
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (16 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    16 hours vs 10 hours
  • 30.6% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,620 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,620 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports 5G
    This tablet supports 5G, while the average tablet does not. 8.1% of tablets support 5G.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 26.2 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (149.1 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    149.1 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 0.6 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (7.4 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    7.4 mm vs 8 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
  • 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 fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 51 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (349 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    349 nits vs 400 nits
  • 52.5% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (346 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    346 points vs 729 points
  • 31.9% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (1,288 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    1,288 points vs 1,891 points
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 12.0% lower sentiment score
    6.6 vs 7.5
  • 52.5% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (346 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    346 points vs 729 points
  • 31.9% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (1,288 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    1,288 points vs 1,891 points
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 51 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (349 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    349 nits vs 400 nits
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 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 fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 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 direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% 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.
  • 45.6 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (245.6 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    245.6 mm vs 200 mm

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.7
smartzone.de
✓ explicit
22/10/2018
Long-term test · 10.1-inch tablet
Verdict
The Mi Pad 4 Plus is a sturdy, fast 10.1-inch tablet with an 8600 mAh battery, but Netflix and Amazon don't play in HD.
9.0
outofbit.it
≈ estimated
15/04/2019
Full review · 10-inch tablet
Verdict
The Mi Pad 4 Plus is a solid, smooth 10-inch tablet, but Netflix and Amazon top out at 480p, and its stereo effect is only fair.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus LTE (4GB + 128GB)

  • Exceptional 8,620 mAh battery life, with some users reporting over 10 hours of active screen time
  • Smooth performance in games and daily tasks thanks to the Snapdragon 660 chipset
  • Premium build quality featuring a metal unibody design
  • Includes a dedicated fingerprint reader (unlike the smaller 8-inch model) and face unlock
  • Retains the 3.5mm headphone jack and supports microSD expansion
  • Built-in GPS and hardware compass, which are exclusive to the LTE variant

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus LTE (4GB + 128GB)

  • Lack of Widevine L1 certification, restricting Netflix and Amazon Prime to standard definition (SD)
  • No official Global ROM, meaning it typically ships with a Chinese ROM lacking Google Play Services pre-installed
  • Limited LTE band support, specifically lacking Band 20, which may affect connectivity in certain regions like Europe
  • Slow charging speeds (approximately 3 hours for a full charge) due to the lack of official Quick Charge support
  • Cameras are basic and struggle in low light, typical for a tablet at this price point
  • Noticeable black borders around the display on white-colored models

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus LTE (4GB + 128GB) is a 10.1-inch mid-range tablet featuring a WUXGA IPS display (1920x1200) with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a premium metal unibody design. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor and Adreno 512 GPU, this configuration provides 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, further expandable via microSD. Its standout features include a massive 8,620mAh battery for exceptional endurance, built-in GPS and compass for navigation, and integrated 4G LTE connectivity for on-the-go data. Main pros include its robust build quality, fluid performance for daily tasks and light gaming, and the addition of a front-mounted fingerprint sensor. However, notable cons include the lack of Widevine L1 support (limiting Netflix and other streaming to SD quality), slow 10W charging for such a large battery, and the absence of an HDMI output.

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