Xiaomi's latest tablet, called the Pad 5, will go on sale for the first time in India today. It will be up for grabs starting at 12pm via Amazon and mi.com at an introductory price of Rs. 24,999 for its base variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. HDFC Bank cardholders will get an additional discount of up to Rs. 2,000.
Years after the release of the first-generation Android tablet, Xiaomi has made a comeback in the Indian market with its newly introduced Pad 5. It will potentially cement the brand's presence in the tablet market with features such as a modern design, QHD+ display, and a large battery. To recall, the Pad 5 was unveiled last week alongside the Xiaomi 12 Pro.
The Xiaomi Pad 5 sports a 10.95-inch QHD+ (1600x2560 pixels) LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 16:10 aspect ratio, HDR10 support, and 500-nits of peak brightness. The tablet bears a sleek design with proportionate bezels and a top-centered front camera. On the rear, it has a single snapper with a dual-LED flash. It gets Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos-supported speakers.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi Pad 5 is backed by a Snapdragon 860 chipset, mated with 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. It boots the latest MIUI 12.5, based on the Android 11 operating system. Connectivity options on the tablet include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and a Type-C port.
As far as cameras are concerned, the Xiaomi Pad 5 sports a single rear camera setup that consists of a 13MP (f/2.0) primary sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP (f/2.0) selfie shooter. The tablet draws power from an 8,720mAh battery that supports 33W fast-charging technology.
For official pricing and availability, the Xiaomi Pad 5 commands a price-tag of Rs. 24,999 for the 6GB/128GB entry-level variant and Rs. 26,999 for it 6GB/256GB configuration. Buyers can get up to Rs. 2,000 additional discount via HDFC Bank cards. The tablet is available in different colors like Black, White, and Green.
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