I wanted something like this! Xiaomi's high-performance tablet "Pad 5" that can be purchased in the 40,000 yen range | @DIME at dime
A tablet that has a larger display than a smartphone and is convenient for watching videos and reading e-books. If you attach an external type cover, you can use it like a laptop computer.
Speaking of tablets, the pronoun will be the "iPad" series. Especially when it comes to high-performance products, there are few models released in Japan, and it is also true that the choices are narrow. Meanwhile, "Xiaomi Pad 5" has appeared as a high-performance Android tablet.
Personally, I haven't actively used tablet products so much, and by trying this product, I was able to realize the goodness of "life with a tablet". Although it can be said that it is a high-end model, it is also a point that it can be purchased at a relatively low price, so let's quickly deliver a review.
"Xiaomi Pad 5" is 43,780 yen on the official website!
Xiaomi Pad 5 can be purchased from the official online shop "Mi.com", as well as from each home appliance mass retailer and Amazon. The selling price at Mi.com is 43,780 yen.
Considering that it is a tablet equipped with high performance and large screen, this product seems to be a fairly inexpensive setting. It may be difficult to understand when considering the price of a tablet, but if you think about it in terms of smartphones, you can understand the high cost performance.
Xiaomi Pad 5 has an 11-inch display. The size is as large as a mobile laptop, and the resolution is 1600 x 2560 WQHD + high resolution. Since you can enjoy the large screen at hand, you can watch videos and play games that are different from smartphones.
The body size is 254.69mm in height x 166.25mm in width x 6.85mm in thickness, and the weight is 511g. The bezel has a slightly thick impression, but unlike smartphones, the display size is large in the first place, so it doesn't matter much. Also, since it is a product that is often held with one hand and operated with the other, it may be rational to think of it as a space for a gripping finger.
One feature that makes the most of the 11-inch large screen is the app's split display function. Although it is a function that can be used on general Android smartphones, if you start two applications on a 6-inch smartphone, the visibility of each application will be reduced, and it is not very convenient to use.
With an 11-inch size, you can of course have plenty of room to view two separate apps. In terms of image, it is similar to using a personal computer, but it was convenient to be able to use it on a device that can be easily carried around.
Personally, I often watch videos on my smartphone before going to bed, but the screen size is a little unsatisfactory when watching movies or sports. This product is very suitable for using to enjoy such entertainment content, and the time before going to bed has become a little luxurious.
This product also supports operation with the separately sold "Xiaomi Smart Pen". The selling price on the official website is 11,800 yen. I feel like it's a bit pricey, but if you think about 55,000 yen including the tablet itself, it's well within the acceptable range.
Xiaomi Smart Pen supports 240Hz sampling rate and 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity. Even when I actually tried it, I didn't feel any lag, so it's comfortable to use for things like taking quick notes or drawing pictures.
The pen has two buttons, and if you press and hold the "primary button" (bottom button), you will be prompted to activate the memo function. By pressing and holding the other "secondary button" (upper button), you can select a range and take a screenshot.
The body of the Xiaomi Smart Pen is made of a matte material that feels good to the touch. It is also characterized by its light weight of 12.2 g, and when not in use, it can be attached to the side of the tablet body with a magnet. It's comfortable to carry, so if possible, try using it with the Xiaomi Pad 5.
One point is that the genuine keyboard is not sold on the official website. It seems that it is sold overseas, but it is not officially handled in Japan, so it is necessary to use a compatible third-party product or order the product from overseas.
Personally, I would like to use the Xiaomi Pad 5 instead of a computer to easily write memos and manuscripts, so what to do with the keyboard is a source of worry.
One thing that I feel particularly good about is the performance of the speakers. This product supports Dolby Atmos and uses 4 speakers that are good at reproducing sound with a sense of presence. Since the main unit is larger than a smartphone, it is natural to be able to install a physically large speaker, but it is attractive that you can experience a different experience from a smartphone.
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The battery capacity is 8720mAh, which is sufficient. Even if you use it for a long time, there is no impression that the battery drains extremely quickly.
The installed memory is 6GB, and the storage is available in 128GB and 256GB models. The installed CPU is Snapdragon 860, which is not the latest but has a sufficiently high performance chipset. Therefore, there is almost no lag when launching apps or scrolling the screen, and you can operate comfortably.
In addition, the camera is surprisingly high performance. The out camera is a single lens with 13 million pixels and supports video shooting at 4K / 30fps. The rear camera of the tablet is surprisingly used for shooting materials and reading QR codes, so it is a nice point to have a high-performance camera.
The front camera is 8 million pixels, but the speed of recognizing the subject and autofocus are also excellent. In addition to being useful for video conferencing, the front camera is also used for unlocking with face recognition.
Face recognition on a tablet is convenient, but when held horizontally, there is a high probability that the thumb will come to the position of the front camera, so it is necessary to re-hold it once.
Is the Xiaomi Pad 5 a high-performance Android tablet? I was able to reaffirm that the 5 is a convenient device for watching videos at home, reading e-books, and taking notes on the go with a touch pen.
As I mentioned at the beginning, there is a popular series that can be said to be the iPad when it comes to tablets, but for those who usually use Android smartphones, tablets based on the Android OS will be convenient.
Xiaomi Pad 5 is available at a relatively low price of 43,780 yen, so it is a product that I would especially recommend to Android smartphone users.
Interview / Text / Fumihiko Sato
