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Xiaomi Poco Pad 5G 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:12.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 2

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

8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 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.
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90%

8.4

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 89% of tablets
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 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.
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70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

★Better than 95%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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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Score components

22%

8.7

Performance

20%

8.3

Display

16%

7.9

Camera

14%

9.0

Battery

12%

7.7

Connectivity

8%

9.2

Software & Features

5%

7.3

Design

3%

9.3

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 89%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of tablet Xiaomi Poco Pad 5G 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
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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Score components:

22%

8.7

Performance

20%

8.3

Display

16%

7.9

Camera

14%

9.0

Battery

12%

7.7

Connectivity

8%

9.2

Software & Features

5%

7.3

Design

3%

9.3

Audio & Multimedia

8.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 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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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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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Popularity:
Xiaomi Poco Pad 5G 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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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Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

8.5
RAM capacity
8 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 72.3% of tablets and equal to that of 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
4 nm
This tablet is built on a 4 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 88.2% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15.7% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
1,035 points
This tablet scored 1,035 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 63.2% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.1% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 2
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 2 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 89.2% of tablets and equal to those in 0.4% 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
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
249 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 249 ppi which is higher than that of 67.3% of tablets and equal to that of 1.9% 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
8 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
8 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
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
10,000 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 10,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 87.8% of tablets and equal to those in 2.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
33 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
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.
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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
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
?
5G connectivity
yes
This tablet supports 5G connectivity. 89% 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
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
?
Weight
568 g
This tablet weighs 568 g which is heavier than 68.9% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.2% 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
?
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Number of microphones
2
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% 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
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 Poco Pad 5G 5G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 2 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 2 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 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
  • 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.
    online video
    16 hours vs 10 hours
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 710 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 710 vs Mali-G51
  • 200 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (600 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    600 nits vs 400 nits
  • 52% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (10,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    10,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 20.2% better value for money
    Xiaomi Poco Pad 5G 5G (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.53 vs 7.1).
    8.53 vs 7.1
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 2 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 2 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 710 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 710 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 71.4% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (4 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    4 nm vs 14 nm
  • 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
  • 20% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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
  • 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
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 44.6% faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (940 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    940 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 71.8% higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 42% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,035 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,035 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
  • 200 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (600 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    600 nits vs 400 nits
  • 199 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    600 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (12.1 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    12.1 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.6% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 11.2% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (249 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    249 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 28 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (249 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    249 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 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.
    online video
    16 hours vs 10 hours
  • 52% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (10,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    10,000 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
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Supports 5G connectivity
    This tablet supports 5G connectivity, the average tablet does not. 11.1% of tablets are 5G compatible.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This tablet supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • 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.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Supports dynamic theme
    This tablet features dynamic themes, the average tablet does not. 29% of tablets offer dynamic theming.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5 newer release date
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2024 vs 2019).
    August 2024
    2024 vs 2019
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 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 cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • Narrower color gamut
    This tablet supports a narrower color gamut than the average tablet (NTSC vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    72% NTSC coverage reported.
    NTSC vs sRGB
  • 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.
  • 15.9% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (568 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    568 g vs 490 g
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.28 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.28 vs f/2.2
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • 4.81x less popular
    Xiaomi Poco Pad 5G 5G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 80 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (280 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    280 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 4.81x less popular
    Xiaomi Poco Pad 5G 5G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 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
  • Narrower color gamut
    This tablet supports a narrower color gamut than the average tablet (NTSC vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    72% NTSC coverage reported.
    NTSC vs sRGB
  • 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.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.28 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.28 vs f/2.2
  • 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.
  • 15.9% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (568 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    568 g vs 490 g
  • 80 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (280 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    280 mm vs 200.0 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi Poco Pad 5G 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Large 12.1-inch 2.5K display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Massive 10,000mAh battery providing up to two days of moderate use
  • Rare inclusion of 5G cellular connectivity in this price segment
  • Premium aluminium unibody build that feels durable and sleek
  • High-quality quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos support
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card expansion up to 1.5TB
  • Clean software experience with minimal bloatware compared to Poco phones

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

  • Average camera quality with washed-out colours and low detail
  • Slow 33W charging for such a large battery, taking about 2 hours for a full charge
  • Absence of a fingerprint sensor for secure biometric authentication
  • Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset can struggle with high-end gaming at max settings
  • The matte rear panel is a significant fingerprint and smudge magnet
  • Official productivity accessories (Smart Pen and Keyboard) must be purchased separately
  • LCD panel lacks the deep blacks and vibrant contrast of OLED alternatives

Verdict

The Xiaomi Poco Pad 5G (8GB + 256GB) is a high-value mid-range tablet featuring a 12.1-inch 2.5K IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, 600 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision support. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and a massive 10,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Key pros include its rare 5G connectivity at this price point, a premium metal unibody design, a quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos, and a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack. However, some notable cons include the lack of a fingerprint sensor for biometric security, relatively slow charging times for such a large battery, and average camera performance that is better suited for document scanning than photography.

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