It's been quite a while since any Xiaomi tablets have been posted, so here's the brand new Redmi Pad 2 that's intended to be a more budget friendly tablet at a good price. A good option for general usage, media streaming and mid to light gaming. Stack with 13% cashback at TCB and AliExpress Store Credit cashback for further savings.
Featuring HyperOS 2 (Android 15) with Google Play, 11" 90Hz 2560x1600 IPS display with up to 600nits brightness, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 storage (microSD card support), MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra octa-core CPU suitable for light gaming/emulation, 9000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, Widevine L1 DRM for Netflix HD, quad-speakers with Dolby Atmos, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, WiFi 2.4GHz/5Ghz, Bluetooth 5.3, measures 254.58mm(H) x 166.04mm(W) x 7.36mm(T), weighs 510g and has a metal unibody.
As for downsides this lacks GPS and NFC which is fairly common among Xiaomi tablets. For videos in action, FishBee Productions has an unboxing and quick overview of the tablet.
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