Xiaomi has just unveiled the new Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro, its return to tablets by the big door. These are two high-end devices that, in terms of specifications, seem to compete with devices such as the Apple iPad.

Let’s review the specifications and technical specifications of these two new tablets, two real beasts with 2K screens, a high refresh rate, and memories up to 8 + 256GB, let’s see what they offer.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro specs

XIAOMI MI PAD 5XIAOMI MI PAD 5 PRO
SCREEN11-inch
QHD + LCD at 2,560 x 1,600
120Hz refresh rate
500 nits brightness
1,500: 1 contrast
HDR10, Dolby Vision
11-inch
QHD + LCD at 2,560 x 1,600
120Hz refresh rate
500 nits brightness
1,500: 1 contrast
HDR10, Dolby Vision
PROCESSORSnapdragon 860Snapdragon 870
VERSIONS6GB / 128GB
6GB / 256GB
6GB / 128GB
6GB / 256GB
8GB / 256GB
REAR CAMERASNo rear camera50MP
5MP
FRONTAL CAMERA13MP13MP
5MP
BATTERY8,720mAh
33W quick charge
8,600mAh
67W quick charge
SYSTEMAndroid 11
MIUI for Pad
Android 11
MIUI for Pad
CONNECTIVITY5G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
USB Type C
5G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
USB Type C
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT6.86 millimeters thick
515 grams of weight
6.86 millimeters thick
515 grams of weight
OTHERSProprietary Stylus Integrated Keyboard Cover
Dolby Atmos Sound
Proprietary Stylus Integrated Keyboard Cover
Dolby Atmos Sound
PRICEStarting from $308Starting from $385

Two tablets with a lot of ambition

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro: Xiaomi's answer to the iPad comes with a 2K display and 50MP
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro: Xiaomi’s answer to the iPad comes with a 2K display and 50MP

Xiaomi has not launched tablets for three years. Now, two new proposals arrive on the market under the name of Mi Pad, two new models to compete with the iPad. Both models have an 11-inch LCD screen, with 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

The main difference in power comes in the processor, with Snapdragon 860 for the Mi Pad 5 and Snapdragon 870 for the Mi Pad Pro. There is also higher and fast charging in the case of the Xiaomi Mi Pad Pro, with 67W versus 33W, although the battery is smaller than the standard model.

Both tablets come with support for a keyboard sleeve that allows them to be turned into a productivity-oriented device. They also have a stylus, so we can take notes and interact with applications using it.

In terms of photography, the standard Mi Pad does not have a rear camera, while the Mi Pad 5 Pro has a 50MP rear camera. Both have a 13MP selfie, located in the upper frame of the device.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro price and release date

  • Mi Pad 5 with 6GB/128GB: 1,999 yuan or $308.
  • Mi Pad 5 with 6GB/256GB: 2,299 yuan or $354.
  • Mi Pad 5 Pro with 6GB/128GB: 2,499 yuan or $385.
  • Mi Pad 5 Pro with 6GB/256GB: 2,799 yuan or $431.
  • Mi Pad 5 Pro with 8GB/256GB: 3,499 yuan or $539.