Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro: Affordable tablets with 11.2″ 3.2K screen and Snapdragon SoC 68 comments
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Xiaomi tablets have now established themselves as very well-equipped and inexpensive tablets; with the Xiaomi Pad 7 and Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro this will not change, as the launch in China shows.
As usual, the Pad 7 series also includes two models, the standard model Xiaomi Pad 7 and the more powerful Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, although the Pro version has not been officially launched in Germany recently. It is not yet possible to say whether this will also be the case with the new model; an announcement for Germany is still pending.
Xiaomi Pad 7 and Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro technical specifications
High resolution display
Both models feature an 11.2-inch LCD display with a high resolution of 3200 × 2136 pixels and a pixel density of 345 ppi. Xiaomi has not changed anything about the panel technology and has notably decided not to use an OLED panel. Both tablets therefore have a 3:2 format screen. The refresh rate is again 144 Hz. The maximum screen brightness is 800 cd/m², which is a good value, but does not belong to the absolute top group – the LCD screen of the Huawei MatePad 12 X (test), for example, reaches almost 1,000 cd/m². Like Huawei, Xiaomi also offers a matte display that minimizes glare with a nano-textured coating that is claimed to reduce glare by 99% and glare by 65%. However, this type of screen is only available as an option and is not standard.
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Processor and operating system
The Xiaomi Pad 7 is powered by a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. The Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, on the other hand, uses the more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, so it’s the better choice, especially as a gaming tablet. two models use the HyperCore software feature developed by Xiaomi for HyperOS 2, which is said to increase performance by up to 13% and multitasking efficiency by 69%. For both tablets, Xiaomi uses the new HyperOS 2 as an operating system, based on Android 15 and above all intended to offer improved multitasking. Features also include a cross-platform clipboard that synchronizes content and aims to facilitate interaction with Xiaomi smartphones.
Housing and dimensions
Both tablets use an aluminum unibody chassis that is just 6.18mm thick. The dimensions of both models are identical at 251.22 × 173.42 × 6.18 mm. This also applies to the weight, which is 500 grams for the Xiaomi Pad 7 and Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro. The power button on the side houses a fingerprint scanner. A keyboard with touchpad is available as an accessory.
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Camera and audio
When it comes to cameras, there are also clear differences between the models. The Xiaomi Pad 7 uses an 8 MP front camera and a 13 MP main camera, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro uses a 32 MP front camera and a 50 MP main camera. Xiaomi also offers AI functions to post-process and enhance images.
For audio playback, both models come with four speakers that support four-channel surround sound.
Battery and charging options
The Xiaomi Pad 7 series has an 8,850mAh battery in both tablets, but there are differences in terms of charging. In the Xiaomi Pad 7 it can be charged at up to 45 watts, while in the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro the fast charging feature allows up to 67 watts.
Prices and variants
The Xiaomi Pad 7 and Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro are available in three colors (Sky Blue, Cyan Green and Black) in China. They can now be purchased through the official Xiaomi website in China. A launch on the global market is not yet known.
Model Storage options Price in China (Yuan) Price in euros (converted) Xiaomi Pad 7 8 GB + 128 GB 1,999 yuan 260 euros 8 GB + 256 GB 2,299 yuan 298 euros 12 GB + 256 GB 2,599 yuan 337 euros Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 8GB + 128GB 2,499 yuan 324 euros 8 GB + 256 GB 2,799 yuan 363 euros 12 GB + 256 GB 3,099 yuan 401 euros 12 GB + 512 GB 3,499 yuan 453 euros
The nano matte screen is available from 256 GB and costs 200 yuan (around 26 euros) more.
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