The Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 has officially arrived, boasting a compelling blend of features and performance, all powered by the latest HyperOS 2. This new tablet aims to deliver an enhanced user experience, seamlessly integrating entertainment, productivity, and connectivity.
Display and Design:
The Redmi Pad 2 features an 11-inch 2.5K display with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels, offering sharp visuals and vibrant colors. The display supports a 90Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate, ensuring smooth transitions and reduced motion blur for a more enjoyable viewing experience, whether you're scrolling through content, gaming, or watching videos. With a 10-bit color depth, the display can render 1.07 billion colors, providing rich and detailed visuals. The screen also boasts a peak brightness of 600 nits in outdoor mode and has TÜV Rheinland certifications for Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, and Circadian Friendly viewing, ensuring all-day eye comfort. The device has a sleek 7.36mm frame and weighs 510g and is available in Graphite Gray and Mint Green.
Performance and Hardware:
Under the hood, the Redmi Pad 2 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra SoC, a 6nm octa-core processor. This chipset is coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage, which is expandable via microSDXC. This configuration ensures smooth multitasking, responsive app loading, and ample storage for files and media. The tablet also features a quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos support, enhancing the audio experience for immersive entertainment.
Software and AI Features:
One of the key highlights of the Redmi Pad 2 is its HyperOS 2, based on Android 15. HyperOS 2 brings a refreshed user interface, improved performance, and a host of new features. These include better AI tasking, improved AI sound recognition, and AI subtitles for real-time translations. It offers seamless interconnectivity with other Xiaomi devices, including call syncing and a shared clipboard. The Redmi Pad 2 is also the first tablet to support Google's Circle to Search feature out-of-the-box, allowing users to search anything on-screen with a simple gesture. The OS also supports Gemini AI features.
Camera and Battery:
The Redmi Pad 2 is equipped with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. The rear camera is suitable for capturing photos and videos, while the front camera is ideal for video calls and online meetings. The device is powered by a substantial 9,000mAh battery, offering extended usage on a single charge. It supports 18W wired charging, although the included charger is rated at 15W.
Connectivity and Accessories:
Connectivity options on the Redmi Pad 2 include 4G LTE (on select models), dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. Additional sensors include an accelerometer, a hall sensor, and a virtual ambient light sensor. The tablet also supports the Redmi Smart Pen, designed for low-latency input and a natural writing feel, and the Redmi Pad 2 Cover, which offers 360° coverage, smart wake and sleep support, and a built-in stand. These accessories are sold separately.
Pricing and Availability:
The Redmi Pad 2 is available in Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + Cellular options. In India, the Wi-Fi-only model with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage starts at ₹13,999. The Wi-Fi + 4G variants are priced at ₹15,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model and ₹17,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. Sales begin on June 24th via Xiaomi's official website, Amazon India, Flipkart and select offline retailers.
