A 12.1-inch tablet, a pair of wired headphones, and a memory card full of movies make a convincing travel kit. Xiaomi's Redmi Pad 2 Pro brings the screen, headphone socket, and a 12,000 mAh typical battery together. Its appeal is strongest on a train table or in a vacation rental, where a larger display has room to pay off.
In depth
Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro review
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Best forpeople who want a large-screen media tablet with a big battery and removable storage.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 12.1 inches
- Panel technology
- LCD (16:10)
- Processor
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
- Storage
- 128GB256GB
- Operating system
- Xiaomi HyperOS 2 at launch
Pros
- Large 120 Hz screen and 12,000 mAh battery
- Headphone jack and microSD expansion
Cons
- 610 g before a case
- USB 2.0 can slow large wired transfers
Display
- 12.1 inches
- 2560 × 1600
- Up to 120 Hz
At 2560 × 1600, this Pro shows the same number of pixels as the smaller 11-inch Redmi Pad 2. The difference is how large the picture appears. Subtitles can be easier to read across a table, though the Pro adds no extra pixels for a particularly detailed map.
Performance & Storage
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
The verified Wi-Fi model combines a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 8 GB of memory, and 256 GB of storage. A microSD slot gives you another way to move a large selection of documents or personal video. That can be easier than waiting for a USB 2.0 transfer while trying to pack up.
Battery & Design
- 12,000 mAh typical · up to 33 W
The battery accepts up to 33 W with suitable equipment. A 610 g tablet becomes heavier with a case, so include the weight of a stand or keyboard in your plans if it will live in a backpack. The optional Redmi Smart Pen can add handwriting, but it should be included in a price comparison only if you intend to buy one.
Notebookcheck’s 256 GB Wi-Fi Redmi Pad 2 Pro lasted 17 hours 31 minutes in its web browsing test. Running two active apps or playing a game is a different workload from repeatedly loading pages. 1
Alternatives
The smaller Redmi Pad 2 retains the headphone jack and expandable storage. Lenovo's Tab Plus Gen 2 makes more sense if the tablet will usually play through its own speakers on a built-in stand.
Verdict
The Redmi Pad 2 Pro suits long sessions away from an outlet, particularly when a table is available. For short, handheld reading, the ordinary Redmi Pad 2 is the more manageable size.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
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- NotebookcheckAn affordable and large tablet with an Android 20 guarantee – Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro review - Notebookcheck Review (opens in a new tab)https://www.notebookcheck.net/An-affordable-and-large-tablet-with-an-Android-20-guarantee-Xiaomi-Redmi-Pad-2-Pro-review.1177921.0.html
Wi-Fi browsing on the 256 GB Wi-Fi Redmi Pad 2 Pro.