[Deal du Jour] Xiaomi has just released its Pad 6, the versatile low-cost tablet. The Pad 5 takes the opportunity to fall under 250 €, and thus benefits from an excellent quality-price ratio.
What is the promotion on the Xiaomi Pad 5?
While the recent Pad 6 is offered at €399.90 on the brand’s official website, the Xiaomi Pad 5 is still sold for €349.90. It is currently offered at a price of €239 on Cdiscount.
What is this Xiaomi tablet that looks like an iPad?
The Xiaomi Pad 5 takes up the classic design of a tablet, especially that of the iPad. If it is not the most original on the market, it is still pretty and offers good finishes as a bonus. Its thin borders highlight the screen and its dimensions of 25.4 × 16.6 × 0.72 cm offer good immersion. Its grip is good, despite its weight of 510 g. The 11-inch IPS panel offers a resolution of 2560 × 1600 pixels. You will be able to watch films and series on SVOD platforms and enjoy good brightness and good contrasts. Be aware, however, that the screen reflects a lot of light and is not particularly suitable for outdoor use, especially in direct sunlight.
This discounted model has 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. Its Snapdragon 860 processor is powerful, and the adaptive refresh rate is 60Hz or 120Hz. For gamers, Xiaomi’s slate can run most video games without too much slowdown, and smoothly. . Whether for cinema or gaming, the two speakers deliver sound of sufficient quality. You can always connect an external speaker for more breadth, or more simply a headset or earphones in Bluetooth.
Is the Xiaomi Pad 5 a bargain at this price?
Under $240, it’s a bargain for a good tablet, and a great alternative to more expensive models. It’s also €160 less than the new model, for substantially similar performance. Don’t expect an OS as ergonomic as Apple’s. Android is responsible here for dressing Xiaomi’s Pad 5, and browsing the tablet remains pleasant. The tablet responds well overall and using your apps, launching a game or watching content is easy.
Photo level, you will find a 13 megapixel sensor on the back, as well as an 8 megapixel sensor on the front. This photo module does not replace a smartphone, but can help out if necessary. Finally, autonomy level, count 20 hours of use, or 2 or 3 days without recharging it in the case of normal use.
To go further with tablets
? Compare the Pad 5 with the iPads, in our guide to the best Apple tablets
? Apple and Xiaomi are not the only ones to offer tablets, we tested the Pixel Tablet, Google’s pad.
? Samsung integrates a 14.6-inch OLED screen into its tablet
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