Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches
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Secondary Camera: 5 MPix f/2.2
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Average of 8 scores (from 18 reviews)
Reviews for the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 inches
You can already get the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 on the internet for around $100. Does a handy tablet priced this low provide both smooth operation and video streaming? Our review reveals whether we are getting a bargain or the low performance will become an issue.
Source: Tech Advisor
If you think an iPad mini is too expensive an investment, this is a solid tablet in a similarly compact form factor. But the list of things we wish were better is long. Everything from a tired old chipset and slow storage to a low-res screen and poor audio. You can’t ask for much at this price, but it’s worth spending slightly more to get a better tablet overall.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/29/2024
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Yugatech
The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 is a good choice for those who are looking for a tablet to go through social media and read their eBooks or documents. It has a great display panel especially for its compact size, making it easy for you to travel around with the Pad SE 8.7. Of course, if you are looking for a gaming tablet, though, this may not be the one for you. The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 is priced at 5,999 pesos for the 64GB variant, while the 128GB version goes for PHP 6,999. You can find this in Xiaomi’s official Shopee page 77.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/04/2024
Source: 91mobiles
The Redmi Pad SE 4G comes in two storage options: 4GB+64GB for Rs 10,999 and 4GB+128GB for Rs 11,999. For a budget tablet, it packs in a lot of features that should satisfy most users. You get a good 8.7-inch display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, great speakers, a dependable battery that lasts a full day, and a smooth software experience. To top it off, the 4G support adds extra versatility, making it a good option for anyone in the market for an affordable tablet. That said, there are a couple of downsides: its brightness can be a bit lacking outdoors, and it takes a while to charge. Competing tablets include the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and the Lenovo Tab M10. The Galaxy Tab A9 has a slightly better chipset, though its 4G version is pricier, while the Lenovo Tab M10 offers a better display but comes with a smaller battery.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Unbox
The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 is one of your best options in the Philippines if you’re not willing to fork a lot of money for an iPad Mini. We wish that Xiaomi equipped the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 with a more powerful chip, but otherwise, it is the best compact tablet that you can get for under Php 10k.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2024
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tutto Android
IT→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Techprincess IT
IT→ENPositive: Good price; decent battery life; elegant design. Negative: Average performance; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/07/2024
Source: Charles Tech
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 100%
Source: Co Nowego
PL→ENPositive: Good price; compact size; light weight; long battery life. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2024
Source: Techno Senior
PL→ENPositive: Compact size; light weight; high autonomy; suitable for students & pupils. Negative: Poor display; average hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/25/2024
Source: Techno Senior
PL→ENPositive: Compact size; light weight; microSD card slot; headphone jack; stereo speakers; beautiful display. Negative: Average performance; small screen; unsupported LTE connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2024
Source: ITC UA
RU→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/18/2024
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 85% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Cell Phones
VN→ENPositive: Compact size; light weight; smooth performance; beautiful display; affordable price; high autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2024
Source: Cell Phones
VN→ENPositive: Compact size; light weight; nice performance; big screen; long battery life; good price.
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 09/09/2024
Source: The Gioididong
VN→ENPositive: Beautiful design; great built quality; powerful processor; good price.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2024
Source: Viettelstore
VN→ENPositive: Elegant design; nice display; decent performance; good autonomy; affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/23/2024
Source: XT Mobile
VN→ENPositive: Compact size; light weight; affordable price; powerful processor; high performance; long battery life; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/23/2024
Source: Komputer for alle
DA→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/12/2024
Rating: Total score: 76%
Source: Mobil.se
SV→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/18/2024
Rating: Total score: 62% display: 60%
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Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 (2024) refines the formula of its predecessor, offering a more compelling entertainment experience in a highly portable form factor. The Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 (2024) continues to target budget-conscious users who prioritize portability and entertainment. While maintaining its focus on affordability, this updated version brings key improvements to performance, display, and software. The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 (2024) retains the convenient 8.7-inch form factor, making it ideal for one-handed use and on-the-go entertainment. However, the display gets a notable upgrade. It's still an LCD panel with a resolution of 1340 x 800 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio, but now boasts a smoother 90Hz refresh rate for more fluid scrolling and animations. The peak brightness of the display has also been improved to 600 nits in outdoor mode, enhancing visibility in bright environments. This combination makes it even better for watching videos, browsing the web, and reading. The display is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Under the hood, the 2024 version of the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 gets a significant performance boost with the MediaTek Helio G85 processor. This octa-core chipset offers better performance for everyday tasks, multitasking, and even light gaming compared to the previous generation. The tablet comes in various RAM configurations, including 4GB and 6GB options, paired with 64GB or 128GB of storage. As before, storage is expandable via a microSD card slot, supporting up to 2TB of additional storage. The audio experience remains similar, with dual stereo speakers providing decent sound for media consumption. A headphone jack is still included, catering to users who prefer wired audio. The camera setup is also largely unchanged, with an 8MP rear camera for basic snapshots and a 5MP front-facing camera for video calls.
The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 (2024) is powered by a 6650mAh battery, offering ample usage time for a full day of casual use. It supports 18W fast charging, which helps to quickly top up the battery when needed. Notably, the tablet launches with Android 14 and Xiaomi's latest HyperOS, providing a more up-to-date and feature-rich software experience. The Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 (2024) offers a compelling upgrade over its predecessor, with a smoother display, improved performance, and up-to-date software. It remains a strong contender in the budget tablet segment, providing a solid entertainment experience in a highly portable package. If users are looking for an affordable tablet for casual use and media consumption, the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 (2024) is definitely worth considering.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
ARM Mali-G52 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. ARM states that the G52 series is 30% faster and 15% more efficient compared to the G51 series on the same process node.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
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Helio G85: ARM based octa-core SoC with 2x big ARM Cortex-A75 cores at up to 2 GHz and 6x small and power efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz. Integrates a Cat-7 (DL) / Cat-13 (UL) LTE Modem (4G), ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU and a ARM Mali G52 MC2 with up to 950 MHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
8.70":
Large smartphones and a few small tablets are available for this display size. Unlike most smartphones, you can see more on the screen, more details and use larger resolutions. Such formats are better for people with defective vision. However, such devices are no longer easy to fit in a pocket, and they are probably not quite light either.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Xiaomi:
Founded in 2010, Xiaomi Corporation is a Chinese multinational electronics company and produces consumer electronics and related products, including smartphones, televisions, fitness bands, power banks, headphones, smart devices and accessories. Xiaomi offers its products under the Mi, Redmi and POCO brands.
72.73%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
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