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Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro WiFi (8GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£330RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:11 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro WiFi (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 20 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

35%

8.3

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%

7.7

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 88% of tablets
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

★Better than 92%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

22%

8.9

Performance

20%

8.0

Display

16%

9.1

Camera

14%

8.9

Battery

12%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

7.8

Software

5%

6.9

Design

3%

8.2

Audio

â–²Better than 88%
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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â–² Better than 74% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (20)
3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 17 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
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £330
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
8GB + 256GB6GB + 128GB6GB + 256GB8GB + 128GB12GB + 512GB

What reviewers say about the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro WiFi (8GB + 256GB)

Based on 3 · 21

Reviewers praise fast performance and strong speakers, are split on the screen and battery, but dislike the software.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro WiFi (8GB + 256GB)

Based on 78 owners sharing their experience in online comments

45%positive15%mixed40%negative

Owners praise its fast performance and value, while missing video output, limited streaming support, and software issues frustrate them.

What owners dislike

  • The tablet cannot output video, so USB-C to HDMI cables and capture cards show nothing on a TV or PC, which frustrates owners who wanted a classroom or big-screen use.7
  • Bare glass feels slippery with a pen, and the thin film dents under hard pressure. Original nibs scratch the screen, and some cheap styluses stopped working.5
  • Streaming apps lack HD or fail to play4
  • Some games crash, such as Ultimate Spider-Man, and emulated titles can glitch, with frame drops that make certain games hard to play.4
  • Some owners see lag and stutter in MIUI. One update removed PC mode and widget resizing, and one global unit reportedly gets no OTA updates.4
  • There is no headphone jack, and owners say this is a letdown for anyone who wants wired headphones.3
  • There is no SIM slot or 4G, so the tablet relies on Wi-Fi, which owners say limits its use on the go.3
  • Owners feel the price is too high for what it offers: lag, limited storage and RAM, and rival tablets with a microSD slot and better processors.3

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro WiFi (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

22%

8.9

Performance

20%

8.0

Display

16%

9.1

Camera

14%

8.9

Battery

12%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

7.8

Software

5%

6.9

Design

3%

8.2

Audio

8.3
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

8.2
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of RAM, which is more than 72.1% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Process node
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 7 nm process, which is smaller than 70% of tablets and equal to 6% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than 76.4% of tablets and equal to 15.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
1,282 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 1,282 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 70.7% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, which is more advanced than 67.6% of tablets and equal to 1% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a 2560×1600 screen, which is sharper than 77.5% of tablets and equal to 10% of tablets.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 120 Hz screen, which is smoother than 80.3% of tablets and equal to 10.9% 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 80.3% of tablets and equal to 2.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which is more durable than 80.2% of tablets and the same as 11.2% of tablets.
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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
Market range: <3.15 MP – >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
8 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 69.6% of tablets and equal to 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 57.4% of tablets and equal to 24.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
8,600 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 8,600 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 79.7% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Charging speed
67 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 67 W, which is faster than 95.7% of tablets and equal to 1.9% of tablets.
Battery life
16 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >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
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
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.7% 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
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
515 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 515 g, which is heavier than 57.6% of tablets and equal to 0.5% 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
?
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
4
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 4, which is more than 93.1% of tablets and equal to 4.4% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
yes
This tablet supports aptX Adaptive. 93.2% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
8
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 8 speakers, which is more than in 96.4% of tablets and equal to the number in 3.6% 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 Pad 5 Pro WiFi (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 2x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 3.72x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (67 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    67 W vs 18 W
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 60% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51
  • 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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    â–² Better than 74% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (20)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 17 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
  • 8.9% better value for money
    Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro WiFi (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.23 vs 7.6).
    8.23 vs 7.55
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 60% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3
  • 4,534 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (6,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    6,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2.95x more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (44 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    44 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 73.2% higher multi-core score
    This tablet has a higher multi-core score than the average tablet (3,276 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    3,276 points vs 1,891 points
  • 75.9% higher single-core score
    This tablet has a higher single-core score than the average tablet (1,282 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    1,282 points vs 729 points
  • 50% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.6% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 2x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 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
  • 24% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (274 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    274 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 0.9 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    11 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 99 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Supports HDR10+
    This tablet supports HDR10+, while the average tablet does not. 8% of tablets support HDR10+.
  • Supports HDR10
    This tablet supports HDR10, while the average tablet does not. 21.7% of tablets support HDR10.
  • More durable glass
    This tablet has more durable glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2x faster touch response
    This tablet samples touch faster than the average tablet (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 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 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
  • 3 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports manual shutter speed
    This tablet supports manual shutter speed, while the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets support manual shutter speed.
  • 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
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 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
  • 3.72x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (67 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    67 W vs 18 W
  • 30.3% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,600 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,600 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • Fingerprint unlocking
    This tablet supports fingerprint unlocking, while the average tablet does not. 16% of tablets offer this.
    Side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 1.1 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    6.9 mm vs 8 mm
  • 6 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (8 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    8 vs 2
  • 3 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (4 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    4 vs 1
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.3% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This tablet supports aptX Adaptive, while the average tablet does not. 6.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 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 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 headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 54.7 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (254.7 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    254.7 mm vs 200 mm
  • 5.1% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (515 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    515 g vs 490 g
  • 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 camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • 54.7 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (254.7 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    254.7 mm vs 200 mm
  • 5.1% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (515 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    515 g vs 490 g
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.

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

8.0
smartzone.de
≈ estimated
10/09/2021
Hands-on test · Performance and gaming
Verdict
The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro is a very fast tablet for games, video editing and heavy multitasking, but its China-market software needs setting up first.
8.9
notebookcheck.biz
✓ explicit
16/11/2021
Lab review · Snapdragon 870 tablet
Verdict
The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro is a fast 11-inch tablet with a 120 Hz screen, but it is import-only and its camera struggles in low light.
8.9
notebookcheck.nl
✓ explicit
16/11/2021
Lab review · Snapdragon 870 tablet
Verdict
The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro is a fast 11-inch tablet with a 120 Hz screen, but it is import-only and its camera struggles in low light.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro WiFi (8GB + 256GB)

  • High-performance Snapdragon 870 processor provides flagship-level speed for gaming and productivity.
  • Excellent 11-inch 120Hz display with 2.5K resolution and Dolby Vision support.
  • Impressive eight-speaker surround sound system with Dolby Atmos.
  • Fast 67W wired charging capability.
  • Premium, slim, and lightweight build quality.
  • Strong battery life capable of lasting through a full day of heavy use.
  • Support for official magnetic accessories like the Xiaomi Smart Pen and keyboard cover.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro WiFi (8GB + 256GB)

  • Lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack requires adapters for wired audio.
  • No microSD card slot for expandable storage.
  • Software is often limited to a China-specific ROM, requiring manual installation of Google Play Services.
  • Missing GPS and cellular connectivity on the standard WiFi model.
  • No integrated fingerprint sensor for biometric security.
  • Android tablet ecosystem still lacks optimization for some large-screen applications compared to iPadOS.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro WiFi (8GB + 256GB) is a high-performance tablet featuring a 11-inch 2.5K LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, delivering flagship-level speed for gaming and multitasking. Key features include an immersive eight-speaker surround sound system with Dolby Atmos, a 13MP main camera, and an 8600mAh battery that supports 67W ultra-fast charging. Main pros are its smooth display, powerful audio, and rapid charging capabilities; however, notable cons include the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack, no microSD card slot for storage expansion, and the absence of a fingerprint scanner.

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