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Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi (6GB + 128GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:11 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi (6GB + 128GB)
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

90%

7.7

Technical score

10%

9.4

User score

â–²Better than 82% of tablets
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–²Better than 89%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

22%

7.9

Performance

20%

8.0

Display

16%

8.7

Camera

14%

7.1

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

8.8

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

8.2

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 81%
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 95%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

22%

7.9

Performance

20%

8.0

Display

16%

8.7

Camera

14%

7.1

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

8.8

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

8.2

Audio & Multimedia

7.7
User score
User score
9.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.4
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi (6GB + 128GB) has a user popularity of 9.4 points, which is lower than 88.2% of Tablets.
9.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

8.2
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 65.3% of tablets and equal to that of 7% of tablets.
Process node
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 7 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 70.2% of tablets and equal to the node used in 6.1% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is larger than the storage of 56.7% of tablets and equal to that of 19.6% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
973 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 973 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 58.2% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.1% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 66.9% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2560×1600 which is higher than that of 77.6% of tablets and equal to that of 10.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 80.4% of tablets and equal to that in 10.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
274 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 274 ppi which is higher than that of 80.4% of tablets and equal to that of 2.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass which is stronger than that on 80.1% of tablets and equal to that on 11.2% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 13 MP which is higher than that of 74% of tablets and equal to that of 21.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than in 69.7% of tablets and equal to that in 19.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is wider than that of 57.5% of tablets and equal to that of 24.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
8,720 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 8,720 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 80.9% of tablets.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 74.8% of tablets and equal to speeds in 2.9% of tablets.
Battery life
10.5 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10.5 hours, which is longer than that of 59.9% of tablets and equal to that of 0.6% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
511 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 511 g which is heavier than 56.9% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
40 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 40 ms, which is higher than that of 95.2% of tablets and equal to that of 2.3% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 4 microphones, which is more than in 93% of tablets and equal to the number in 4.4% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
yes
This tablet supports aptX Adaptive. 93.1% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.9% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.7% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi (6GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 2x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 48% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.96 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 640 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 640 vs Mali-G51
  • 5 MP higher main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2560×1600 vs 1920×1200
  • 17.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (9.39 vs 8.000).
    9.39 vs 8
  • 94.6% more popular
    Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average tablet (9.36 vs 4.8).
    9.36 vs 4.81
  • 15.6% better value for money
    Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi (6GB + 128GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.21 vs 7.1).
    8.21 vs 7.1
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 48% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.96 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 640 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 640 vs Mali-G51
  • 2,400 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2.29x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (34.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    34.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (6 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 4 GB
  • 50% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • 40.1% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (2,649 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    2,649 points vs 1,891 points
  • 33.5% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (973 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    973 points vs 729 points
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2560×1600 vs 1920×1200
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    100% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • 22.3% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (274 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    274 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 0.9 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (11 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    11 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 99 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • 53 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (274 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    274 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • More durable display glass
    This tablet uses better display glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2x higher touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a higher touch sampling rate than the average tablet (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 5 MP higher main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a better front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 32.5% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (8,720 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    8,720 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 83.3% faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (33 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    33 W vs 18 W
  • 0.5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (10.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    10.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
    paste warning
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 1.15 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.85 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • 3 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (4 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.2% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This tablet supports aptX Adaptive, the average tablet does not. 6.9% of tablets include aptX Adaptive support.
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • 31 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (40 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    40 ms vs 9 ms
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.
  • No BSI sensor
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • No BSI sensor
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 31 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (40 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    40 ms vs 9 ms
  • 54.69 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (254.7 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    254.69 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 4.3% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (511 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    511 g vs 490 g
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Trakin Tech English
≈ estimated
02/05/2022
Hands-on review · display, accessories and battery
Verdict
Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi is easily the best Android tablet for its price and is recommended over an iPad for Android users.
9.0
TechTablets
≈ estimated
15/09/2021
Hands-on review · two weeks of use with pros and cons
Verdict
Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi is still a very good tablet for what it costs, despite several missing features.
9.0
Frankie Tech
≈ estimated
15/09/2021
Two-week review · gaming, camera and audio tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi is the closest Android tablet to an iPad, with a great screen and worth the money, though the pen could be better.
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27/04/2022
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30/05/2022
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28/09/2021
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29/09/2021
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11/11/2021
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27/05/2024
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What customers like about Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi (6GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent 11-inch WQHD+ display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Powerful quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos support providing clear, loud audio
  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting 14-16 hours for video playback
  • Premium build quality with a slim and modern aesthetic
  • Great overall value for money compared to competitors like the iPad
  • Smooth performance in daily tasks and mid-range gaming via Snapdragon 860

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Pad 5 WiFi (6GB + 128GB)

  • Lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot for storage expansion
  • No fingerprint sensor; users must rely on less secure face unlock or PIN/patterns
  • MIUI for Pad software still lacks full tablet optimization for some third-party apps
  • Essential accessories like the Xiaomi Smart Pen and keyboard are sold separately
  • The front camera is positioned for portrait use, leading to awkward angles in landscape video calls
  • Ships with a 22.5W charger despite the tablet supporting 33W fast charging

Verdict

The Xiaomi Pad 5 (6GB + 128GB) is an 11-inch Android tablet featuring a WQHD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and Dolby Vision support. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset and includes quad speakers with Dolby Atmos for an immersive audio experience. Key pros include its high-quality display, smooth performance for gaming and multitasking, and a long-lasting 8720mAh battery with 33W fast charging. However, it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microSD card slot for expandable storage, and a fingerprint scanner, while also missing the Xiaomi Smart Pen from the standard retail box.

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