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Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G review – An attractive, affordable tablet with a large screen surface
Florian Schmitt, 👁 Florian Schmitt (translated by Daisy Dickson) Published 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 ...
At 12.1 inches, the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro isn't necessarily a tablet you'd take with you all the time (despite its optional 5G support), but rather a companion for inside your own home or in the office.
At the same time, large tablets are also popular because they can act as a replacement for a TV, displaying movies and series at a decent size. Thanks to its relatively large display, the Xiaomi tablet can also act as a laptop replacement.
At a price of just under US$400, it isn't the most expensive and still has quite a lot to offer. In this review, we have taken a closer look at whether the Xiaomi Redmi Pad 5G can even compete with more expensive tablets.
Possible competitors compared
Rating | Version | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Price |
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| 78.7 % | v8 | 09 / 2024 | Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro SD 7s Gen 2, Adreno 710 | 571 g | 7.52 mm | 12.10" | 2560x1600 | |
| 84.8 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 03 / 2024 | Honor Pad 9 SD 6 Gen 1, Adreno 710 | 555 g | 6.96 mm | 12.10" | 2560x1600 | |
| 74.8 % | v8 | 06 / 2024 | Lenovo Tab P12 matte display Dimensity 7050, Mali-G68 MP4 | 615 g | 6.9 mm | 12.70" | 2944x1840 | |
| 89.3 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 05 / 2024 | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro SD 8 Gen 2, Adreno 740 | 590 g | 6.26 mm | 12.40" | 3048x2032 | |
| 89.3 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 04 / 2023 | OnePlus Pad Dimensity 9000, Mali-G710 MP10 | 552 g | 6.5 mm | 11.61" | 2800x2000 |
Please note: We have updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7. More information is available here.
Case – Metal with a plastic insert
Although the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro's metal case isn't totally unique within its price class, the case has a high-quality feel regardless.
However, a plastic strip has been inserted in the upper area to ensure that the antennas have a good reception. You can feel and see this difference in materials, and it is also visually emphasized through its use of a slightly different shade of gray. Expensive tablets with a complete metal unibody and imprinted antennas have an advantage in this respect, as they look even more like they're made from one piece and are also more robust.
When it comes to stability, the tablet's size makes itself known, as you can twist it quite easily and it sometimes shows some visible traces in the liquid crystal when it is twisted or when pressure is applied. During everyday use, the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro feels stable and well-made, but we wouldn't want to put it under too much strain.
Aside from our dark-gray variant, the tablet also comes in a mint-green color—and without 5G, it can also be had in light blue. The two large camera openings are a little misleading; on closer inspection, you'll realize that only a very small camera sensor has been installed and the second opening is only used for the flash. At the same time, the larger lenses fit in well with the design.
It isn't protected against water or dust.
Connectivity – With or without 5G
In total, there are four variants of the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro available: You can get the tablet with or without a 5G module, and there are two storage variants.
- Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro WiFi – 6 GB RAM / 128 GB storage: around US$335
- Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro WiFi – 8 GB RAM / 256 GB storage: around US$390
- Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G – 6 GB RAM / 128 GB storage: around US$424
- Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G – 8 GB RAM / 256 GB storage: around US$480
These are the estimated official prices, but you can already find the tablet for much less online.
Fans of analog audio connections can look forward to a 3.5-mm audio jack. There is a USB-C port to charge the device and exchange data, but is unfortunately only connected via the USB 2.0 standard. This means that image output isn't possible and data transfers are relatively slow.
You'll have to do without NFC for mobile payment services, for example. The 5G variant supports dual-SIM operation using two nano SIM cards, but it doesn't support eSIMs.
microSD card reader
The WiFi and 5G versions both come with a microSD card reader but on the Redmi Pad Pro 5G, you'll have to give up one of the SIM slots to use it.
During our test, the microSD card delivered reasonable read speeds, but it couldn't come close to making use of our reference card's maximum possible speeds.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro (Angelbird V60) | |
Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)
Software – HyperOS with not that many updates
Xiaomi's HyperOS is based on Android 14 and version 1.0.4 is installed onto the tablet. The latest security patches were from August 2024 so at the time of testing, they were still somewhat up to date.
Xiaomi is set to deliver security patches until June 2027, so three years after market launch. The manufacturer hasn't given any information on how many large software updates the tablet will be given, but an update to Android 15 is at least guaranteed, as the Redmi Pad Pro is part of the "Android Enterprise Recommended" program.
HyperOS features quite a few improvements over the old MIUI: Not only is the operating system slimmer and takes up less storage space, but it is supposedly also more reactive, more secure, and optimized for AI support.
Its substructure has been revised but visually, there are hardly any noticeable changes. The OS is easy to learn, even for newcomers, but those who like to delve into the depths of the system will have to live with many warning popups and forced waiting times.
Some third-party apps come pre-installed, but can be deleted quite easily.
Sustainability – Not much offered
Xiaomi packages this tablet largely without plastic, but there is hardly any information available on the sustainability of the product itself. For example, there is no analysis of CO2 consumption during production and use.
You can't purchase any spare parts and there are no service manuals to be found online. The aforementioned relatively short software support does not speak for the sustainability of the tablet either.
Communication and GNSS – Speedy WiFi and stable 5G connections
In terms of WLAN, you can use WiFi 6 as the tablet's fastest standard, whereas it doesn't yet master the lesser-used 6-GHz frequency.
Even so, its receiving speeds are great at almost 1,600 MBit/s and when sending, you can expect speeds around 500 MBit/s. This is enough to fully take advantage of a Gigabit line. On the other hand, if you find yourself needing to communicate with other devices in the internal network, then there are even faster devices on the market.
Close to the router, its full reception strength is available and websites load quite quickly. With a ten-meter distance to the router with three walls in between, you only have access to around half of the signal strength and websites take a lot longer to load.
With our 5G model, you can also access the mobile network and make calls via the tablet if you wish. Lots of 4G and 5G frequencies are available for this, so you can also take the Redmi Pad Pro 5G with you when traveling and can almost certainly access mobile internet on-site.
During our test period, we carried out spot checks on its reception in the 4G and 5G networks. The tablet has plenty of space for antennas, ensuring good reception—although some high-end cell phones offer even better signal strength.
| Networking | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 |
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| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 |
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| Honor Pad 9 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 |
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| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 |
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| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 |
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| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz |
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| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz |
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| OnePlus Pad | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 |
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You can additionally use satellite location services on the 5G model of the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro. These aren't available on the WLAN model.
If you step outside with the tablet, it is located quite quickly with an accuracy of 3 meters. It supports the major satellite networks, but not SBAS for even higher accuracy.
We of course took the Redmi tablet with us on our bike trip in order to assess its locating abilities during everyday use.
It made quite a good impression, even if some isolated parts of the route weren't recorded terribly accurately on the tablet. All-in-all, it recorded our route accurately and without any major mistakes, so you can definitely use the tablet for navigation tasks. Even so, there are more accurate mobile products on the market for this.
Cameras – More of an emergency solution, as is typical for tablets
As already mentioned, there is only one camera on the back of the tablet, even though it looks as if there are two. It features a relatively poor resolution of 8 megapixels and the resulting photos simply cannot keep up with those of smartphones: Bright areas are quickly overexposed and details often look blurry. In poor weather conditions, photos quickly look grainy and in low light with high contrasts, the autofocus hits its limits.
The camera is sufficient for snapshots, documenting processes or taking photos of receipts, but fans of photography definitely won't be happy.
Videos can be recorded at a maximum of 1080p and at 30 fps, and the quality is again average at best.
The front is equipped with the same 8-megapixel sensor for selfies as on the back, but with a significantly wider angle. This means you don't have to hold the tablet so far away from you to take selfies or portraits of several people.
At first glance, the selfies look quite good, but you have to expect significant distortion outside the center of the image due to the wide-angle lens, and the sharpness also leaves a lot to be desired.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
Main camera plantMain camera surroundingsMain camera low light
In our lab using set lighting conditions, the main camera showed blurred contours and pale colors. At just 1 lux lighting, nothing was recognizable in the pictures.
Accessories and warranty – No charger included
The Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G doesn't come with a charger, only a charging cable and a SIM tool. If you order directly from the manufacturer, you will also receive a keyboard case as a gift.
The tablet is compatible with the active Redmi Smart Pen, which is supports 4,096 pressure levels. The active stylus has two buttons that perform several functions at once, such as changing the brush directly.
Xiaomi gives its devices a 12-month warranty.
Input devices & operation – Facial recognition is supported
The touchscreen is scanned for touches up to 240 times per second, although the highest sampling rate is only achieved with the active stylus. Even so, the 120 Hz display is a reliable and very responsive touchscreen.
Apart from the volume rocker and the standby button, there are no other physical buttons on the case. They work reliably, but are not always easy to find on the large case.
There is no fingerprint sensor, but you can use the front-facing camera for facial recognition. This generally works well and the large screen is also bright enough to enable recognition in the dark.
However, recognition only works in 2D without an additional infrared sensor. This security measure is therefore somewhat more susceptible to manipulation than more complex methods and not all apps allow identity confirmation by face as a substitute for a password.
Display – Large display with lots of pixels
The IPS screen measures 12.1 inches in diameter and has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, which is sufficient for the size to ensure that content is depicted sharply. At the same time, competitors such as the OnePlus Pad or the Lenovo Tab P12 offer even more pixels.
The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and should therefore be durable enough for everyday use.
In terms of brightness, the display is more or less on par with comparable devices: we measured an average of 480 cd/m² with a full white screen, although a little more brightness is possible when showing smaller areas of white. However, it's not quite enough for dazzling white in HDR videos.
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Brightness Distribution: 86 %
Center on Battery: 513 cd/m²
Contrast: 1283:1 (Black: 0.4 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.82 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.93
ΔE Greyscale 2.9 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
94% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.265
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro IPS, 2560x1600, 12.1" | Honor Pad 9 IPS LCD, 2560x1600, 12.1" | Lenovo Tab P12 matte display LTPS, 2944x1840, 12.7" | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro IPS, 3048x2032, 12.4" | OnePlus Pad IPS, 2800x2000, 11.6" | |
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| Screen | 10% | -21% | 22% | 8% | |
| Brightness middle | 513 | 613 19% | 148 -71% | 867 69% | 474 -8% |
| Brightness | 480 | 570 19% | 139 -71% | 810 69% | 447 -7% |
| Brightness Distribution | 86 | 87 1% | 90 5% | 87 1% | 89 3% |
| Black Level * | 0.4 | 0.4 -0% | 0.3 25% | 0.58 -45% | 0.32 20% |
| Contrast | 1283 | 1533 19% | 493 -62% | 1495 17% | 1481 15% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.82 | 2.7 4% | 3.59 -27% | 2 29% | 3.16 -12% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 8.83 | 5.1 42% | 5.52 37% | 5.5 38% | 5.37 39% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.9 | 3.7 -28% | 3 -3% | 3 -3% | 2.5 14% |
| Gamma | 2.265 97% | 2.3 96% | 2.243 98% | 2.29 96% | 2.09 105% |
| CCT | 7189 90% | 6763 96% | 7115 91% | 6957 93% | 7112 91% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |  | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17146 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
If you select the color profile Standard, you can get good color reproduction with only a slightly visible blue cast. This was revealed through our measurement results using the CalMAN software, which we determined using our spectrophotometer.
Blue tones generally deviated a little more and also had clearly visible differences from the reference color. Overall, you can be fairly certain that the colors on the display correspond to reality.
We didn't measure PWM flickering even at low brightness. On the other hand, its response times are relatively long, which could get particularly annoying for gamers.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
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| 14.6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 9.3 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 5.3 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 32 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 25 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 13.8 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 11.2 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 31 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33 ms). | ||
The tablet can also be used outdoors. On very bright days, however, there are strong reflections on the display, which make it difficult to read.
Its viewing angles are good from all directions, even if the brightness decreases a little when you look at the display from the side.
Performance – Speedy mid-range
The tablet's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is an SoC that fits its price class well. The mid-range processor enables smooth operation in the vast majority of situations—only when undertaking more demanding tasks does it near its limits.
This puts the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro on par with most comparable devices, with only the significantly more expensive Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro or the OnePlus Pad performing better.
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| Average of class Tablet (1662 - 44323, n=54, last 2 years) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (7223 - 9206, n=3) | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
The tablet was also mostly in the midfield during the graphics benchmarks. Even so, gaming in the display's native resolution is mostly only possible in a very jerky manner, whereas the tablet usually achieves stable playback in Full HD.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Score | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
Surfing the web is possible on the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G: Even large websites load reasonably quickly and you can scroll smoothly. Only occasionally do you have to wait for images to load or a cookie disclaimer, which delays the experience.
There are tablets with which you can surf the internet even more smoothly, but the Redmi tablet certainly does a very good job for its price range.
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (Chrome 125.0.6422.52) | |
| OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro (Chrome 128) | |
| Average of class Tablet (19.9 - 334, n=69, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display (Chrome 126) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (82.1 - 118.2, n=4) | |
| Honor Pad 9 (Chrome 122) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (Chrome 125.0.6422.52) | |
| OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro (Chrome 128) | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display (Chrome 126) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (91 - 115, n=4) | |
| Average of class Tablet (21 - 315, n=68, last 2 years) | |
| Honor Pad 9 (Chrome 122) | |
| Speedometer 3.0 - Score | |
| Average of class Tablet (1.25 - 33.7, n=20, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (Chrome 125.0.6422.52) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro (Chrome 128) | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display (Chrome 126) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (5.28 - 6.72, n=3) | |
| Honor Pad 9 (Chrome 122) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (Chrome 125.0.6422.52) | |
| OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro (Chrome 128) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (31340 - 36202, n=5) | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display (Chrome 126) | |
| Honor Pad 9 (Chrome 122) | |
| Average of class Tablet (763 - 105178, n=85, last 2 years) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average of class Tablet (319 - 34733, n=74, last 2 years) | |
| Honor Pad 9 (Chrome 122) | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display (Chrome 126) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (1091 - 1478, n=4) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro (Chrome 128) | |
| OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (Chrome 125.0.6422.52) | |
* ... smaller is better
Xiaomi relies on UFS 2.2 for its storage and, as a result, no longer just lagged closely behind more expensive devices: Its storage proved to be significantly slower than many other tablets when reading and writing sequentially. The difference wasn't as great for smaller files and random reading and writing, but it was nevertheless still noticeable.
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | Honor Pad 9 | Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | OnePlus Pad | Average 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | Average of class Tablet | |
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| AndroBench 3-5 | 59% | 4% | 214% | 98% | -18% | -11% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 844.9 | 1921.34 127% | 894.3 6% | 3465.72 310% | 1866.48 121% | 724 ? -14% | 928 ? 10% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 705.3 | 1222.83 73% | 722.1 2% | 3154.3 347% | 1616.83 129% | 522 ? -26% | 616 ? -13% |
| Random Read 4KB | 215.5 | 256.06 19% | 237.4 10% | 381.97 77% | 341.39 58% | 190.5 ? -12% | 182.5 ? -15% |
| Random Write 4KB | 231.4 | 266.17 15% | 225.7 -2% | 510.95 121% | 420.93 82% | 183.9 ? -21% | 173.7 ? -25% |
Games – The Redmi tablet with 60-Hz gaming
Gaming on the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G is great because of its large display, but controls on the display are sometimes difficult to reach. A connected gamepad would help here.
Games can also be displayed in 60 fps when low details are selected, as our measurements with the GameBench software showed. Specifically, we achieved this with PUBG Mobile, where 40 fps was still possible even in UltraHD. Diablo Immortal, on the other hand, limited the frame rates on this device to 30 fps, which we also managed consistently.
In general, the Redmi tablet is a good gaming device, but if you want to chase every last frame, you will have to look at higher price ranges.
Emissions – Barely heats up under load
Temperature
The temperature development of the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G's case remained very moderate during our test: We measured a maximum of 38.6 °C after prolonged load. This is noticeable, but by no means problematic.
It is therefore not surprising that its performance can be maintained for a long time: In the 3DMark stress tests, there was at most minimal loss of performance after frequent repetition of the benchmark.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 38.5 °C / 101 F, compared to the average of 33.7 °C / 93 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 38.6 °C / 101 F, compared to the average of 33.2 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.
3DMark Wild Life Stress Test
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Wild Life Unlimited Stress Test Stability | |
| Honor Pad 9 | |
| Solar Bay Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro | |
| Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 matte display | |
Speakers
The Redmi Pad Pro comes with four speakers, which deliver a good sound that is loud enough for a medium-sized room and which reproduce music and voices clearly. Nevertheless, there are definitely higher-quality speakers on the market, even in this price range. One example is the OnePlus Pad, whose speakers deliver significantly more low mids and bass, giving the sound more volume.
You can also connect external audio devices via the 3.5 mm audio port or by using Bluetooth. With AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive, all the most necessary Bluetooth audio codecs are supported, but Hi-Res audio is not available with some headsets.
Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (82 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 19.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.7% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.9% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (19.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 50% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 42% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 46% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 47% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
OnePlus Pad audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 8.5% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (3.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.6% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 1% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 97% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 22%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 2% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 97% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Power management – Charging at up to 33 watts
Power consumption
The tablet isn't overly power-hungry and can be really frugal, especially under low load. However, as soon as more power is required, a fairly high amount of energy is needed: We measured up to 13.9 watts under high load.
The tablet can be charged at up to 33 watts, but a suitable charger isn't included with the tablet. 2 hours are required until 100 % is displayed again if the battery was previously completely empty.
| Off / Standby |   0.1 / 0.2 Watt |
| Idle |  1.7 / 2.2 / 2.9 Watt |
| Load |
5.8 / 13.9 Watt |
    
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| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 10000 mAh | Honor Pad 9 8300 mAh | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 10000 mAh | OnePlus Pad 9510 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -109% | -104% | -103% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 1.7 | 1.5 12% | 1.22 28% | 3.64 -114% |
| Idle Average * | 2.2 | 8.39 -281% | 7.18 -226% | 6.84 -211% |
| Idle Maximum * | 2.9 | 8.46 -192% | 8.22 -183% | 7.15 -147% |
| Load Average * | 5.8 | 11.65 -101% | 13.63 -135% | 8.98 -55% |
| Load Maximum * | 13.9 | 11.67 16% | 14.56 -5% | 11.9 14% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)
Runtimes
You can surf the web with the Redmi Pad Pro 5G for 15:24 hours until you need a power outlet again. This is a good value compared to similarly priced tablets. You can watch movies from the storage for even longer and at 17:32 hours, this should even be enough for one or two series.
The lights go out after just under 4 hours under load, for example when gaming.
All-in-all, the Xiaomi Redmi Pad 5G should get you through everyday life well, especially since the tablet is not meant for constant travel due to its size and is more likely to be used near power outlets.
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 10000 mAh | Honor Pad 9 8300 mAh | Lenovo Tab P12 matte display 10200 mAh | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 10000 mAh | OnePlus Pad 9510 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | -28% | -25% | -4% | -13% | |
| Reader / Idle | 2236 | 2565 15% | 1345 -40% | ||
| H.264 | 1052 | 773 -27% | 963 -8% | ||
| WiFi v1.3 | 924 | 661 -28% | 692 -25% | 959 4% | 648 -30% |
| Load | 245 | 224 -9% | 310 27% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict – High-quality for a low price
For its price of around US$335 - US$480, the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G delivers good performance values, decent runtimes and, above all, a very large screen. The tablet is compatible with an active input pen and can optionally be had with a 5G module, which enables mobile internet access and satellite location services.
Its fast WLAN, sleek metal case and low temperatures under load are further advantages of this device. You can expand its internal storage via its built-in microSD card reader and the 5G model even supports dual-SIM operation.
All that being said, we still discovered a few points that deserve some criticism: At the forefront, this includes its quite short update delivery and the manufacturer's poor attempt at creating a more sustainable product. You can't purchase any replacement parts and there are no repair instructions available, for example.
Furthermore, its case is a little too bendy and isn't protected against dust or water. Its cameras are more of an emergency solution and aren't really capable of taking truly great shots. There are gaps in its connectivity, as its relatively slow USB 2.0 port doesn't support image output and the tablet doesn't feature NFC—both of which could've greatly expanded its potential range of uses massively.
Even so, you have to take into account its relatively low price and especially if you mostly use the tablet at home, you should be able to come to terms with these deficits well.
If you're on the hunt for a large tablet to use at home, then the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G is a high-quality device at a low price.
An even faster and similarly priced alternative is the OnePlus Pad. If you're willing to spend more money, then the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro is an even higher-quality tablet with a larger screen that supports wired image output and has decent cameras.
Price and availability
At the time of writing, you can purchase the Wi-Fi version of the Redmi Pad Pro from Amazon for US$229.50.
Please note: We have updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7. More information is available here.
Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro
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09/24/2024 v8
Florian Schmitt
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