Xiaomi launches 5G version Redmi Pad Pro: Specs, Pricing and Review

Today, Xiaomi has reintroduced its Redmi Pad Pro, this time with 5G support and a dual SIM slot. The tablet, which was initially launched in April with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, lacked cellular connectivity in its first iteration.

The Redmi Pad Pro 5G is identical to its Wi-Fi-only version in terms of specifications and design. It boasts a 12.1” IPS LCD with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The display, protected by Gorilla Glass 3, offers a peak brightness of 600 nits, ensuring a vibrant and clear viewing experience.

It comes with single 8 MP camera on the back and an LED flash. The tablet also features an 8 MP front-facing camera, perfect for video calls and selfies.

Redmi Pad Pro 5G Full Specifications

• Colors: Dark Gray, Smoke Green, Shallow Bay Blue
• Operating System: Android 14, Xiaomi HyperOS
• Dimensions: 280 x 181.85 x 7.52 mm
• Weight: 571g

Display Specifications

• Size: 12.1 inches
• Resolution: 2560 × 1600 (2.5K)
• Pixel Density: 249 PPI
• Type: LCD
• Refresh Rate: Up to 120Hz
• Touch Sampling Rate- Finger Touch: Up to 180Hz
• Touch Sampling Rate- Stylus: 240Hz
• Brightness: Up to 600 nits
• Contrast Ratio: 1500:1
• Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Supports 687 billion colors
• Features: Sunlight Screen, Classic Eye Protection, Rhythm Eye Protection, True Color Display, Dolby Vision
• Certifications:
  • S++ Visual Health Friendly Certification
  • TÜV Rheinland Hardware Low Blue Light Certification
  • TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certification
  • TÜV Rheinland Rhythm Friendly Certification

Camera Specifications

• Front Camera: 8MP ultra-wide lens
• Rear Camera: 8MP main camera
• Video Recording: 1080P at 30 fps
• Features: Document Mode, Short Video Recording, Super Night Scene, Custom Watermark, HDR, ID Card Copy Mode

Performance Specifications

• Processor: Snapdragon 7s 4nm 
• GPU: Adreno GPU
• RAM: 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4x
• Storage (UFS2.2): 128GB / 256GB (Expandable via Micro SD card up to 1.5TB)

Battery and Charging

• Battery Capacity: 10000mAh
• Charging: 33W Wired Fast Charging
• Supports: QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0, MI FC1.0

Connectivity

• WiFi 6, WiFi 5, WiFi 4, 2×2 MIMO, WiFi Direct, Miracast, MU-MIMO
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
• Supports IPv6

Audio and Video

• Audio Formats: MP3, FLAC, AAC, OGG, AMR, AWB
• Hi-Res Audio Certification
• Quad Speakers: Stereo sound, Dolby Atmos
• Noise Reduction: Speaker/Headphone
• Video Formats: MP4, MKV, 3GP
• Dolby Vision Support
• Microphones: 2
• Speakers: 4 (stereo four-unit speakers)

Sensors

• Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Front Ambient Light (Color Temperature) Sensor, Hall Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor

Ports and Buttons

• USB Type-C: Dual-sided charging interface, USB2.0 data transfer
• Power Button
• Volume Up/Down
• Microphone
• TF Expansion Card Slot
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Out of the box

• Tablet Host
• Power Adapter
• USB Type-C Data Cable
• SIM Eject Tool
• User Manual (including warranty card)

Price and availability: 

The tablet comes in two variants: a 6GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at CNY 1,999 ($270/€250), and an 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variant priced at CNY 2,399 ($330/€300).

Currently, the Redmi Pad Pro 5G is available for sale in China in a sleek Dark Grey color. However, Xiaomi’s CEO has promised a wider color palette once the device is launched globally.