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Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 9.7" 2K 120Hz 4GB/64GB Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 $198 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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On sale is the new 9.7" model of the Redmi Pad 2. This is the 64GB storage variant and the 128GB variant is available for $269 from Xiaomi directly here. While this tablet certainly isn't a power house due to being limited to only 4GB of RAM, it's still an excellent choice for media playback thanks to it's smaller 9.7" screen size. Most tablets these days are too difficult to hold due to being 11", 12.7" and bigger)

Featuring 9.7" 2048x1280 IPS display with 120Hz refresh rate, 500-600nits brightness, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) with Google Play, Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 CPU, Adreno 610 GPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB UFS 2.2 storage, microSD card slot, 7600mAh battery with 18W USB-C charging, 3.5mm audio jack, Hi-Res audio, Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi.

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  • EarlyBird on 08/05/2026 - 12:17

    It has a great form factor, nice display, good CPU/GPU, decent audio, big battery, audio jack and microSD slot — ticked all the boxes for a budget media player

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    • whyisave on 08/05/2026 - 15:02

      audio jack and microSD slot

      FTW 👌

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    • Skinnerr on 08/05/2026 - 21:14

      Just how good is the IPS display? Want it for YouTube/Sport in max resolution.

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      • EarlyBird on 08/05/2026 - 22:00

        IPS display shows more accurate colours and has wider viewing angles - great if you're sharing a screen. Motions and panning scenes are smoother with less judder on a 120Hz display

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        • Skinnerr on 08/05/2026 - 23:59

          Ok thanks!

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  • mangobango on 08/05/2026 - 12:26

    Much easier to stomach at this price considering the xiaoxin pad pro has been down to around the same price as direct from Xiaomi and has better specs.

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    • YasimKudomi Pape on 08/05/2026 - 12:57

      Can you provide a direct link to support your comment please?

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      • mangobango on 08/05/2026 - 13:41

        Sure, Feb this year it was down to $256ish

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          • YasimKudomi Pape on 08/05/2026 - 14:31

            @Clear: Thanks, will wait for the price to come down again before pulling the trigger.

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          • mangobango on 08/05/2026 - 14:37

            @Clear: Hopefully there are some better deals around end of financial year/11.11/black friday and whatnot, noticed it was fairly expensive in the last sale but put that down to just being a usual run of the mill AliExpress sale.

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        • Clear on 08/05/2026 - 14:57

          Sadly it's been getting more expensive since then, due to various factors including the new model replacing it (meaning the old one is no longer manufactured), lower remaining stock driving prices up, higher shipping costs, exchange rate changes and overall rising costs from China.

          This is reflected in the overall price rises at AliExpress that I warned about in March and you can see it now already.

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      • utsc on 08/05/2026 - 13:43

        It frequently sold around the USD $160 and it was USD $155 in June 2025

        For a very small price premium you're a significanlty better hardware upgrade:
        12.7-inch 2.9K LCD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate
        An 8MP front camera and a 13MP rear camera
        RAM: 8GB
        Storage: 128GB
        Four JBL speakers, Dolby Atmos
        10200mAh battery.
        Android 15

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      • rvsure on 08/05/2026 - 13:53

        I recently bought the Xiaonxin Pad Pro for around $220 after cashback from Temu during one of those 40% cashback deals from Shopback.

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        • utsc on 09/05/2026 - 00:56

          If you see a similar deal again kindly post in this forum.

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        • AMK47 on 09/05/2026 - 11:44

          How’d you find the installed operating system? Upgrade to alternate global version?

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          • rvsure on 09/05/2026 - 17:23

            @AMK47: The one I bought came with the Global version, fully English menus and not too much bloatware. However, I don't think it will have OTA updates. You might be able to flash it with the Chinese ROM and change the menus to English but I read there are some issues with some menus still showing Chinese characters.

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            • brifog on 10/05/2026 - 20:28

              @rvsure: Only Chinese I have is drag from bottom search bar, everything else is in English.

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  • Excelsior on 08/05/2026 - 12:29

    Is this a good choice for a secondary tablet to run smart home apps?

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  • ltwo on 08/05/2026 - 12:32

    Given the lack of RAM, probably only good for media consumption via Netflix etc? Probably not 'buttery smooth' for web browsing?

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    • nonpop on 08/05/2026 - 14:47

      Not the same device … we have various Samsung galaxy A11+ in the family.
      Mix of 6gb and 8gb ram and we can tell the difference there already. The extra ram does seem to make a difference.

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  • Spacexyz on 08/05/2026 - 12:35

    The 11” seems better with 128gb for a bit extra money?

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    • ltwo on 08/05/2026 - 12:38

      I believe 90hz screen on the 11" vs 120hz on the smaller one. May matter to some people.

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    • codinghelloworld on 08/05/2026 - 13:01

      Review says 11" come with non-AU charger. Not sure about 9.7" version.

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    • Jared17 on 08/05/2026 - 13:48

      Isn’t the 128gb version also 9.7”

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  • T-man on 08/05/2026 - 12:46

    Should I buy now or wait until Prime Day in July?

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    • AssociatedHanaLF @ Xiaomi on 08/05/2026 - 12:57

      This is our exclusive launch offer designed specifically for our very first supporters. Would suggest grabbing it now and start enjoying it early without waiting for July

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      • T-man on 08/05/2026 - 12:58

        Bought one!

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        • Skinnerr on 08/05/2026 - 21:09

          Great! May I suggest buying another? 🤔

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      • Snoots on 08/05/2026 - 13:17

        Any plans for a 6GB RAM version? I really like the form factor as I want to upgrade an old 8" Lenovo tablet that I only use for web browsing in bed. 4GB will work for my use case today, but will the user experience slow down with the next few Android updates.

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        • AssociatedHanaLF @ Xiaomi on 08/05/2026 - 14:19

          This model is only available with 4GB of RAM. We have the Redmi Pad 2 pro which comes with 6+128GB

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          • Snoots on 08/05/2026 - 16:05

            @HanaLF: I don't see it in 9.7" size. Xiaomi China seems to have the following which would be a perfect tablet for me:
            https://www.gizmochina.com/2026/04/21/redmi-pad-3-se-launche…
            Key takeaway:
            "The Redmi Pad 2 SE is priced at CNY 1,099 (~$160) for the 6GB+128GB variant, and it comes in Dark Grey and Silver shades. On the other hand, the 4G-enabled version costs CNY 1,399 (~$205) and can be bought only in Silver."

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  • w33w00 on 08/05/2026 - 12:54

    Hmmm I've been wanting a home assistant hub for a minute. Would this be good for that purpose? One device to control and rule them all.

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  • Jake Pebbles on 08/05/2026 - 12:57

    Is this on par with Galaxy Tab A series?

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    • 87percent on 08/05/2026 - 13:08

      The Tab A’s are good when you get them, but shit when you use it

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  • The Value on 08/05/2026 - 13:08

    This is potentially a sick emulation machine.

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    • smartProverble on 15/05/2026 - 10:08

      Only 4 ram tho

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      • The Value on 15/05/2026 - 10:30

        It's fine for PSP. Maybe even PS2.

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  • Imsopov on 08/05/2026 - 13:16

    Is this the 2025 model? Just wondering if I was to get it what is a suitable case

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    • Clear on 08/05/2026 - 13:23
      1. The other model is 11"
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      • Snoots on 08/05/2026 - 13:41

        Don't laugh, but I am using a Lenovo Tab M8 (TB-8505F) for bed time web browsing and it struggles. I also have an Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.7 (2023) which is fine for lounge use but just too unwieldly for using in bed. Will this do the job RAM wise as I am only doing simple multitasking such as switching between a web browser and an app such as BBC news or an ebook reader.

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        • Clear on 08/05/2026 - 16:52

          That model had 2GB and 3GB RAM variants. While this is only 4GB I'd expect it to be faster, especially with a better CPU.

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          • Snoots on 08/05/2026 - 17:07

            @Clear: Yes, mine has 2GB. Deepseek V4 runs like a charm :)

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  • Ocean on 08/05/2026 - 13:16

    No GPS

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  • Smokey010 on 08/05/2026 - 13:39

    Bloatware on HyperOS will chew that 4GB RAM

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    • NaRaSaRang on 08/05/2026 - 13:45

      Can't you get rid of em?

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    • Snoots on 08/05/2026 - 13:49

      Interesting. I would not have expected that. I have a Xiaomi BE7000 router which has a very simple and lean OS. Is there a way to debloat?

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      • CachePC on 08/05/2026 - 16:14

        How is the performance and range? I run 2 Redmi Ax6000 routers in a mesh and they have been brilliant with Google doing the heavy lifting on the chinese UI but I have been looking at the BE7000 as replacements

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        • Snoots on 08/05/2026 - 16:26

          The Xiaomi BE7000 is excellent. Rock solid. The BE7000 has a faster processor and 2.4 Gig lan ports compared to the AX6000. It does not have WiFi 7 6Ghz channel support though.

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        • Snoots on 08/05/2026 - 16:49

          "with Google doing the heavy lifting on the chinese UI"

          LOL. Still the same UI on the BE7000. Check out their Xiaomi Home app though if not already done so,
          which is more user friendly and allows for setting up guest WiFi which is strangely missing on the web interface.

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    • Clear on 08/05/2026 - 14:10

      My Redmi tablet has like no bloatware at all. The tablets aren't like the phones.

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  • Mokr on 08/05/2026 - 13:58

    $229.31 ex gst on aliexpress

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    • Brianqpr on 08/05/2026 - 15:10

      pretty sure nobody cares

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      • Clear on 08/05/2026 - 15:31

        They usually say iPhone. Again who cares.

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    • Skinnerr on 08/05/2026 - 21:11

      And Samsung has copied apple for years while bullying most of their competition into extinction because of government backing. What's your point?

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  • l005e on 08/05/2026 - 14:39

    Would this be any good for getting clients to electronically sign documents? Any suggestions appreciated, thanks!

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    • Icoloritecture on 08/05/2026 - 15:24

      Yes, as it supports a dedicated Xiaomi Redmi Smart Pen that features 4096-level pressure sensitivity. That has to be bought separately but it is also comparable with cheap generic stylus for your purpose.

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    • Snoots on 08/05/2026 - 17:15

      I would probably say no purely from a legal point of view as Xiaomi like Huawei are Chinese companies, with the potential for future geopolitical dramas. Samsung or Apple would be a better option. No idea from a technical perspective though.

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    • hongerwonger on 08/05/2026 - 17:45

      some signing software/websites like docusign require GPS so I'm not sure if this would woork

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  • ForkSnorter on 08/05/2026 - 14:48

    Most tablets these days are too difficult to hold due to being 11", 12.7" and bigger)

    How is that difficult to hold? Been using 12.9" iPad for media consumption for the last 7 years. Wouldn't want anything smaller.

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    • Clear on 08/05/2026 - 14:48

      With one hand sideways in bed? Less weight is easier to hold. Each to their own.

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  • Labubu on 08/05/2026 - 15:25

    Is this decent for note taking?

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  • pn on 08/05/2026 - 15:30

    Why torture yourself with a 4GB Android tablet? And pay when doing that as well.
    Seriously, the RAM crisis is brutal.

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  • Strykex on 08/05/2026 - 15:31

    Is this a deal? Or is that RRP?

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    • AssociatedHanaLF @ Xiaomi on 08/05/2026 - 15:46

      It's a deal. RRP is $299

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      • Snoots on 08/05/2026 - 16:14

        When will it expire?

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        • AssociatedHanaLF @ Xiaomi on 08/05/2026 - 16:18

          16/05 while stocks last

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          • Snoots on 08/05/2026 - 16:52

            @HanaLF: Thank you.

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            • AssociatedHanaLF @ Xiaomi on 08/05/2026 - 18:02

              @Snoots: Sorry typo. It will expire on 15/05

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  • BargainSeeker2024 on 08/05/2026 - 17:46

    Sorry for the dumb question. Is there cellular service for this tablet? In specs it says it got 4G

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    • BargainSeeker2024 on 08/05/2026 - 17:50

      @HanaLF kindly confirm

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      • AssociatedHanaLF @ Xiaomi on 08/05/2026 - 18:47

        No. It's wifi only. Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 is just the name of the CPU

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        • BargainSeeker2024 on 08/05/2026 - 21:58

          Thank you

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        • Skinnerr on 09/05/2026 - 05:24

          Does it work with Hotspot from mobile phone?

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  • Snoots on 08/05/2026 - 17:52

    Ordered. Thanks Clear.

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  • AEKaBeer on 08/05/2026 - 21:27

    Looks like a good replacement for dads Samsung a7, with a dying charge port.

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  • AEKaBeer on 08/05/2026 - 22:11

    I bought one for dad. Can anyone suggest a case?

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  • Tsort on 08/05/2026 - 23:57

    Still looking for a 8" tablet, anything lined up ?

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  • mudkipz on 09/05/2026 - 02:45

    Maybe a dumb question, but does this have Play Store? I recall previous Xiaomi devices not having Google Play, coming from China.

    How do you guys reckon this will go for reading comics?

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    • Skinnerr on 09/05/2026 - 05:30

      Always read the damn description! From the OP -

      HyperOS 3 (Android 16) with Google Play,

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  • FiveMangoTrees on 09/05/2026 - 08:19

    I bought one and it crapped itself after a couple months :/ I'd avoid.

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    • CodeXD on 09/05/2026 - 09:17

      crapped itself after a couple months

      This tablet was released April 2026. Maybe bother to post what you actually bought.

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      • Clear on 09/05/2026 - 19:42

        A free .edu email says they won't revoke their vote for being wrong.

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  • costas60 on 09/05/2026 - 08:54

    @fivemangotrees
    This is a new release not sure what you bought.
    IU bought the redmi pad 8 in the last sale for $480 has been
    as good as the high end Samsungs at over $1k

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  • mudkipz on 10/05/2026 - 18:38

    This arrived so quick. It's the laggiest device I've ever used out of the box.

    I knew that's to be expected on the specs and 4gb ram, but holy hell, it's slow…

    Totally fine for my very basic use case, but just know what you're getting.

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  • AEKaBeer on 10/05/2026 - 18:41

    I just finished setting it up for the old man, and had a play around. Here are some thoughts:

    Pros: really nice form factor, feels quite premium and is light in the hands.

    Nice screen, not OLED but more than good enough.

    Very easy setup process, just scan a QR code with the old tablet and everything came across.

    Once updated, the interface is fairly responsive. Before the update I was a bit concerned as it was pretty choppy.

    Cons. Not many to be fair.
    It doesn't feel as snappy as my very old mi pad 4 but that's probably the lineage OS on the old tablet.

    It seems to be limited to wifi 5. Plenty for most use cases but if I wanted to get one for me I'd want wifi 6 to help with latency when game streaming.

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  • Snoots on 13/05/2026 - 17:45

    I received mine too. I agree with comments above from AEKaBeer, with my own observations below:

    Auto Brightness does not work.

    My tablet came with a physically working SIM card slot on the side, which pops out a dummy SIM card tray. Got excited for a moment :)

    Xiaomi just updated to Android April security update.

    Contrary to what people say about Xiaomi phones, this tablet with Hyper OS 16 came with only a moderate amount of shite, which I could uninstall quite easily.

    Reasonably happy enough so far, but not ecstatic.

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    • ltwo on 14/05/2026 - 10:54

      what's the best browsing experience like? any noticeable lag?

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      • AEKaBeer on 14/05/2026 - 14:22

        Once everything is set up and updated, it’s fairly smooth. It will occasionally have a small hitch when scrolling but it’s not a big deal at this price.

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  • Usernames on 15/05/2026 - 08:54

    Is this company still collecting and sharing all user data in line with Chinese data laws?

    Edit: serious question, why downvote? I did some googling and there were reports of this occurring a few years ago, so want to know if anyone has experienced better security.

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    • smartProverble on 15/05/2026 - 10:16

      Half the users here are obviously Chinese, don't say things that make china look bad here…

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      • Clear on 15/05/2026 - 10:35

        I remember when someone accused me of being anti-China. I'm like have you seen my post history? 🤣🤣🤣

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      • Usernames on 16/05/2026 - 08:04

        Yeah I guess so. Hurt feelings. Just asking a legitimate question based on information I’ve read, and it seems no one can answer it.

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  • redslert on 15/05/2026 - 11:45

    If anyone wants to unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi devices it is an absolute pain and getting to the point of near impossible with potential software blowing the hardware fuse on the SOC to stop you.

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  • Boodek on 15/05/2026 - 13:00

    I recently bought a A16 iPad and while it is nice to use I find the screen a bit disappointing - washed out and not very bright. Is the screen on the Xiaomi better than the iPad?

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  • iLikeSales on 15/05/2026 - 18:13

    whys this lowk cheaper or same price as a portable monitor…?

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    • Clear on 15/05/2026 - 19:03

      If you're paying $199 for a portable monitor, you're paying wayyyyyy too much. Unless it's OLED of course.

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  • scrimshaw on 05/06/2026 - 18:49

    Available again (-$1 price difference)

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