The Redmi Pad 2 has a useful combination for a family trip: 256 GB of internal storage in the linked model, a microSD slot, and a headphone jack. The 11-inch screen is sharp enough to make reading a map or a comic a reasonable alternative to playing another episode.
In depth
Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 review
Published
Best forfamilies who keep a large offline media collection and want a screen sharp enough for reading.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 11 inches
- Panel technology
- LCD (16:10)
- Processor
- MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra
- Storage
- 256GB
- Operating system
- Xiaomi HyperOS 2 at launch
Pros
- Sharp 2560 × 1600 display
- 256 GB internal storage and microSD expansion
Cons
- Wi-Fi only in this configuration
- 18 W charging ceiling on a 9,000 mAh battery
Display & Audio
- 11 inches
- 2560 × 1600
- Up to 90 Hz
The wide 16:10 LCD suits movies and supports up to 90 Hz for scrolling. Four speakers are useful at home. The 3.5 mm socket is arguably more valuable on a trip, where a familiar pair of wired headphones can be used while the USB-C port charges the tablet.
Performance & Storage
- MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra
- 8 GB
- 256 GB UFS 2.2
The Helio G100-Ultra model here has 8 GB of physical RAM. With its large internal drive, you can leave some space free for apps that insist on keeping downloads internally. Use a card for compatible files such as family videos. Download a sample inside your streaming app and play it offline before depending on it somewhere without reception.
Battery
- 9,000 mAh typical · up to 18 W
Xiaomi rates the battery at 9,000 mAh typical and charging at up to 18 W. The capacity is attractive if the tablet will spend long stretches away from an outlet, but charging deserves planning. Plugging it in the night before a trip is easier than counting on a brief connection at a gate.
Notebookcheck got 16 hours 4 minutes of Wi-Fi browsing on a 256 GB Redmi Pad 2 with a 4G radio. The test used Wi-Fi throughout. It gives an indication of light web use, while leaving cellular endurance open. 1
Alternatives
The later Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is smaller and has a 120 Hz display, while the 12.1-inch Redmi Pad 2 Pro offers more screen area and a bigger battery. Choose by how and where the tablet will be held.
Verdict
The 11-inch Pad 2 is a practical middle ground for a household that wants one tablet for reading, movies, and offline files. Pick a different configuration if mobile data is essential.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- NotebookcheckAffordable tablet with stylus input and LTE - Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 4G review - Notebookcheck Review (opens in a new tab)https://www.notebookcheck.net/Affordable-tablet-with-stylus-input-and-LTE-Xiaomi-Redmi-Pad-2-4G-review.1068289.0.html
Wi-Fi browsing on the 256 GB Redmi Pad 2 equipped with a 4G radio.