The Redmi Pad 2 offers near-premium build and performance while remaining affordable, with the 8GB model recently reduced to a very attractive price. An 11-inch 2560 x 1600 display with a 90Hz refresh rate provides crisp text and smooth motion for video and reading. Battery life extends to roughly two full days of moderate use and heavy streaming reduces charge at about 10% per hour. The tablet includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD slot supporting up to 2TB. An optional Smart Pen (often bundled cheaply) supports effective note-taking and basic sketching, though it is not aimed at pro-level creatives.
Sometimes a product comes along that completely resets your expectations. The Redmi Pad 2 did exactly that for me when I first lifted it from its packaging, back in June. What I expected was a typical cheap tablet - plastic build, sluggish performance and terrible speakers. What I got was something that genuinely rivals tablets costing twice as much. And now that the higher-specced 8GB version has dropped from £219 to £165 on Amazon, I reckon it's an absolute no-brainer.
For me, the 11-inch display hits that perfect sweet spot for portability and usability. The 2560 x 1600 resolution means text is crisp and photos look detailed, whilst the 90Hz refresh rate keeps everything feeling smooth. I've used it extensively for everything from movies and YouTube to reading digital magazines and comics. As for battery, I routinely get two full days of moderate use, and even heavy streaming sessions only drain about 10% per hour.
Xiaomi has made smart choices with the connectivity, too. The return of the 3.5mm headphone jack is genuinely useful - not everyone wants to rely on Bluetooth for everything. The microSD slot supporting up to 2TB of additional storage means you're never going to run out of space for downloaded content or photos. Furthermore the optional Smart Pen, often bundled for just £19, is surprisingly capable for note-taking and basic sketching. It's not going to replace an iPad Pro with Apple Pencil for serious creative work, but for jotting down meeting notes or annotating PDFs, it's more than adequate.
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