r/androidtablets • u/Tekito_09 • 9d ago
Review Review on the Redmi Pad 2 9.7
Specs: 4 GB Ram, 64 GB Rom with expandable SD card storage, Snapdragon 6s gen 2 = G99 or SD680 according to Google.
Side-by-side comparison with Tab A9 to get a general idea about its size.
Pros:
- 120Hz with 2k Res Screen, perfect for readers, Widevine L1.
- 9.7" Feels perfect enough, avg between the 11+ and 8.7 tabs. (Great Personality) Portable enough to be used with one hand while in bed or when on the move.
- Cheap asf, cheaper than the A11, bought mine for 90usd 5,500php on sale with vouchers
- Expandable Storage with a Micro SD
- Includes a charging brick and cable in box
Cons:
- 4 GB RAM is the limiting factor here. At first i thought that 4gb ram wont be an issue since I used a Tab A9 with the same RAM and almost the same specs, but UI really matters when it comes to optimizing 4 GB RAM. One UI has better optimization and comes with little to no bloatware, a clean stock UI unlike HYPEROS. Out of the box, it was filled with bloatware from both Xiaomi and Google. The worst part of it is that you can't disable a lot of the Google/Xiaomi apps without using a debloater tool.
- This tablet is good for 1 to 2 years IMO, replace it once you get another cheaper deal or the latest new release.
In Between:
- The Dual Speakers are decent, nothing notable tbh
- You can game on the lowest settings for old MMOs.
- Emulation works up to 2D PS2 Games.
- Drawing and editing is fine, it will lag at times when loading an existing project on Canva/ Adobe Express with plenty of elements.
- 9.7" may not be good for those who want a tablet to replace their laptops.
Great tablet overall, considering the price for it. Perfect for students on a budget or peeps who just want to try a tablet before investing in a high-end one. It's more of a companion tablet if you already use a flagship/ upper mid-range phone and just want to offload apps and files, since most phones now don't have expandable SD Card Slots.
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u/KuPaRaPiKa 9d ago
Is this more woth it than a 8+128 of the a11?
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u/Tekito_09 9d ago
Oh, if its 8/128 then A11 is far more worth it good UI with 7 major android upgrades but from what ive seen its atleast 2.5x more expensive, and to what I know in my country that's a rare find, Samsung Authorized Selling Accounts dont even sell them on their own page and Store fronts only have 4/64. Be skeptical before buying online.
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u/venovaren 9d ago
Poco Pad C1 was just unveiled with 6GB RAM variant, the rest specs the same with this tablet. You might consider it as well.
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u/Separate-Ad9638 9d ago
i'm using an old redmi pad, its has 6gb ram with 128g storage, LOL
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u/Swatgamer2021 9d ago
Lol I have the same model, still works great, the only reason I changed it is because the USB c in it is not fully implemented and my oscilloscop didn't work with it how I wanted, but it will live on for years to come, I gave it to my mother to use it :)) but honestly the Pad 7 beats it in every way possible and having a keyboard is a huge + when it comes to work .
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u/JorgitoEstrella 8d ago
Did you run some benchmarks? Like how much different is this processor compared to the redmi pad 2 11"
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u/Tekito_09 8d ago
The G100 Ultra is far more better especially if you get a 6 or 8gb ram. Emulation though, the Snap Dragon performs better. I dont own a Redmi Pad 2 but i tried a phone with G100 proc
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u/tespark2020 8d ago
4gb ram now is really hard to deal with
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u/Tekito_09 8d ago
Thats true, but hey, im the type of guy that likes to change my tech every now and then, i like exploring tech. This tab is just a companion device either way
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u/venovaren 9d ago
I received mine yesterday. The first downside I encountered, if you use a third-party launcher, you can’t use the swipe gestures feature. I’ll use it for reading books. I’m researching methods for installing GSI ROMs.