Redmi Pad Pro 5G review – reliable tablet with a large battery

• The Redmi Pad Pro 5G is the latest tablet from Xiaomi in India.
• The tablet comes with support for a keyboard and a Smart Pen.
• Here is my review of the Redmi Pad Pro 5G that will help you decide whether you should buy the device or not.

Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Pad Pro 5G, the company's latest mid-range tablet in India. The device was launched alongside a more affordable Wi-Fi variant with similar hardware.

The Redmi Pad Pro 5G has been placed in the mid-range segment but offers decent features, including a powerful chipset, a large battery and more.

I have been using the Redmi Pad Pro 5G for a few days now, and here is my detailed review of the latest tablet from the company that will help you decide whether you should buy it or not.

Redmi Pad Pro 5G price and availability

The Redmi Pad Pro 5G is priced at ₹24,999 for the 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage variant and ₹26,999 for the 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage. It comes in Quick Silver and Graphite Gray colour options.

The tablet is available from Xiaomi Online Store, Amazon India, Flipkart and Xiaomi retail stores across the country.

The company has also announced a Smart Pen, a Keyboard and a cover for the device, which can be purchased separately.

The Smart Pen is priced at ₹3,999, the Keyboard is priced at ₹3,999 and the cover is priced at ₹1,499.

Redmi Pad Pro 5G specifications

Redmi Pad Pro 5G pros and cons

Pros

• Display
• Battery life

Cons

• Expensive accessories

Redmi Pad Pro 5G design

Starting with the design, the Redmi Pad Pro 5G features a sleek design and comes with an aluminium unibody design, giving it a sturdy and premium feel. The tablet measures 7.52mm and weighs 568 grams.

The tablet comes in two colour options - Quick Silver and Graphite Grey. I got the Graphite Grey colour variant, which comes with a dual-tone matte finish. The area around the rear camera setup has a long strip in a darker tone, while the rest of the back features a lighter tone.

The tablet comes with a minimalistic design, featuring two circular modules at the back – one for the camera and one for the LED. It comes with Redmi branding at the bottom. Apart from this, there’s nothing at the back. Thanks to its metallic body, you don’t have to worry about fingerprint smudges.

The volume rockers have been placed considering that the tablet will be used vertically and horizontally. The volume rockers are on the right when held vertically and on the top when used horizontally.

The power button is on the top when held vertically and on the left side when held horizontally. I had no issues using the volume rockers and the power button.

The SIM tray has been placed on the right side, along with two microphones.

The tablet is equipped with quad speakers – two at the top and two at the bottom. The speakers come with Dolby Atmos support.

At the bottom, you also get the USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Redmi Pad Pro 5G display

Coming to the display, it features a 12.1-inch 2.5K 2.5D LCD panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. It offers up to 600 nits brightness.

While an AMOLED display would have offered better colours and contrast, the Redmi Pad Pro 5G’s display is bright and offers vibrant visuals. It works well both indoors and outdoors, so you won’t have to worry about using it in sunlight.

The tablet’s high resolution and refresh make it an excellent option for watching your favourite movies and shows, gaming and more.

Redmi Pad Pro 5G software and performance

The Redmi Pad Pro 5G runs on Android 14 out of the box, with the company’s HyperOS on top. For those unaware, Xiaomi has replaced MIUI, the company’s custom skin with HyperOS. The tablet will get two years of Android updates and three years of security updates.

The tablet comes with a host of connectivity features, including the Smartphone Link feature that allows you to transfer data from your Xiaomi smartphone and tablet easily. In addition to this, you also get a shared clipboard feature, which allows you to copy text and images from your smartphone and paste them onto your tablet.

In terms of performance, the tablet is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. It is available in two variants – 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB of internal storage. I tested the 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant.

This is a mid-range chipset that offers decent performance and is enough to get you through your day-to-day activities. While it is not the most powerful chipset, I did not notice any stuttering or lags while gaming at default settings. The device does get slightly warm after an extended gaming session.

The Redmi Pad Pro 5G comes with a huge 10,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The battery on the tablet is good, offering two days of battery life with some gaming and steaming.

Another important feature of the tablet is that it supports 5G connectivity, which is great to have, especially for data connectivity.

Redmi Pad Pro 5G camera

It features an 8MP primary camera with 4K recording support and comes with an 8MP selfie camera with 1080p video recording support. The cameras are not a highlight of the device and are just enough for video calls and casual shots.

The tablet performs decently in daylight conditions but struggles in low-light conditions.

Verdict

The Redmi Pad Pro 5G is a good value-for-money device that is aimed at users looking for a tablet to get some work done and also enjoy content on the go. The device offers a good display, good speakers, good battery life and a decent design. If you are in the market for a tablet around ₹25,000, the Redmi Pad Pro 5G is a good option.

Disclaimer: The content on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a purchasing guide or recommendation. We advise readers to do additional research, including hands-on usage of the device at a retail outlet, before making a decision.

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