Xiaomi Pad 5, 6GB / 256GB, 11" Cosmic Grey - £286.36 @ Amazon Italy

Hot from me, one of the best Android tablets on the market
This could go very hot

I've been using this tablet at work for a few months now. I basically use it as a lab book. Really glad I got it with the pen as that feature works really well.

Word of warning though, you'll need to pay for office 365 subscription of you want those programs (it's free on phones, but not tablets). Luckily, the organisation I work for pays for everyone to have 365 subscription.

All in all its a great tablet with an insane battery life, processing power and screen for the money. Just make sure it has the features you need so it's right for you.

xavierzzz21/05/2022 23:33

Need help Guys !! This or the Samsung S8 Tab for £399 with trade in ?

The S8 has a TFT screen and video recording at 30fps. No thanks.

Good deal ....... but you can currently get the Tab S8 for the same money. Voted Hot

NETWORK Technology
No cellular connectivity
LAUNCH Announced 2021, August 10
Status Available. Released 2021, August 10
BODY Dimensions 254.7 x 166.3 x 6.9 mm (10.03 x 6.55 x 0.27 in)
Weight 511 g (1.13 lb)
Build Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
SIM No
Stylus support (magnetic)
DISPLAY Type IPS LCD, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Size 11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~82.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)
PLATFORM OS Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 Gold & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 Gold & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 Silver)
GPU Adreno 640
MEMORY Card slot No
Internal 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
UFS 3.1
MAIN CAMERA Single 13 MP, f/2.0
Features Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA Single 8 MP, f/2.0
Video 1080p@30fps
SOUND Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5mm jack No
24-bit/192kHz audio
COMMS WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS No
NFC No
Radio No
USB USB Type-C
FEATURES Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY Type Li-Po 8720 mAh, non-removable
Charging Fast charging 33W
Power Delivery 3.0
MISC Colors Cosmic Gray, Pearl White, Green
Models 21051182G
Price About 350 EUR
TESTS Performance AnTuTu: 473819 (v8), 555079 (v9)
GeekBench: 2583 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display Contrast ratio: 1271:1 (nominal)
Loudspeaker -24.4 LUFS (Very good)

Never bought from EU amazon before. Can i Login in with UK account and is there TAX to pay ?

this has A76 based cores. lack of micro sd card slot is a deal breaker for me. needs gps too.

best wait for oppo tablet/ realme

xavierzzz21/05/2022 23:33

Need help Guys !! This or the Samsung S8 Tab for £399 with trade in ?

I just purchased a Samsung S8 due to the faster CPU and DeX mode. They also include a stylus which comes in handy to students. I think the S8 Tab is a great tablet for the money that will last you at least 4 years.

xavierzzz22/05/2022 13:23

good points, just found out the xiaomi smart pen is not cheap at all. …good points, just found out the xiaomi smart pen is not cheap at all. thank you m8I just checked on gsm arena, it says the S8 tab can do 4K@30p/60p and Mi Pad 5 only 4K@30P, I am a bit confused https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11042&idPhone2=11343Read lessRead more

Sorry must have read a dodgy website spec sheet. Although still, TFT screen is not for me.

Azwipe21/05/2022 08:38

Good deal ....... but you can currently get the Tab S8 for the same money. …Good deal ....... but you can currently get the Tab S8 for the same money. Voted HotRead lessRead more

Where?

slybunda21/05/2022 09:54

this has A76 based cores. lack of micro sd card slot is a deal breaker for …this has A76 based cores. lack of micro sd card slot is a deal breaker for me. needs gps too.Read lessRead more

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro is the one if you require those features.

I don't believe this model has been released outside Asia yet. (If you want one many places do sell it for import)

Price wise £286.36 not bad what else can you get for that price nothing.

deleted89610021/05/2022 13:58

I paid £329 for the 256mb with stylus from the app about 3 months ago...

That was certainly a decent deal. However, for those not too interested in the stylus, this is probably just as good a deal for a very strong Android tablet.

Mark_Lewisl3d21/05/2022 19:29

It's showing as 329 Euros on Amazon

Which is £286 lol

Heat added

JonathanChapman21/05/2022 08:41

Where?

Samsung Student/EPP sites

PercyLongProng21/05/2022 08:48

Nope.

Yep (edited)

JonathanChapman21/05/2022 09:07

Link?

This is deal link. Not quite the same price and you need to trade in any old Android tablet.

alay1521/05/2022 11:20

best wait for oppo tablet/ realme

Why?

How does this compare to the matepad pro which is only £250 from the official HUAWEI store? (edited)

Wooj21/05/2022 23:17

I'm curious about GPS on a tablet, unless you have a SIM and data contract …I'm curious about GPS on a tablet, unless you have a SIM and data contract to allow navigation away from WiFi, what's the use?Read lessRead more

Whilst I agree I wouldn't use it. You don't need internet for the actual navigation. There are many apps that are either entirely offline, or let you download areas/routes in advance.

I often use predownloaded gpx hiking/mountain biking routes in places with no / terrible signal on my phone

We have 2 x Mi Pad 4 Plus tablets, had them for a few years now and theyv're still going strong with amazing battery life and still handle anything we run on them with ease. If these are anywhere near as good they should be at/near the top of your list for an Android based tablet. (edited)

sinxa22/05/2022 14:57

Sorry must have read a dodgy website spec sheet. Although still, TFT …Sorry must have read a dodgy website spec sheet. Although still, TFT screen is not for me.Read lessRead more

I am certain it's an IPS.
Samsung use the term, TFT to describe the screen because IPS is a trademark of LG, and they're rivals.

How would warranty work if there was a problem? Would Xiaomi allow you to take it to a local repair place in the uk or have to ship to an EU one?

"Item dimensions: LxWxH - 10 x 10 x 10 cm"

How did they fit 11" into 10 cm? It must be a fold tab! Bargain for £290... HOT!

Brilliant tablet

Azwipe21/05/2022 08:38

Good deal ....... but you can currently get the Tab S8 for the same money. …Good deal ....... but you can currently get the Tab S8 for the same money. Voted HotRead lessRead more

Nope.

Azwipe21/05/2022 08:59

Samsung Student/EPP sitesYep

Link?

What's the warranty on this? How would you go about getting it repaired if there was problems?

alay1521/05/2022 11:20

best wait for oppo tablet/ realme

Didn't Realme already launch one a month after this? And from all accounts it wasn't very good.

m.gsmarena.com/com…042

The OPPO pad is well behind the equivalent MI Pad 5 Pro version?

m.gsmarena.com/com…043 (edited)

Great spot OP, heat added

I paid £329 for the 256mb with stylus from the app about 3 months ago...

I was considering the Samsung S8 but I think the screen size is the same as an S4 which I do own but I prefer the screen size on the iPad ( I think in landscape mode the screen is taller which I find better for browsing websites) ! Would the xiaomi be the same /similar to the Samsung and not as tall as the iPad which I think can be had for slightly cheaper than this but only 64gb which I think is ok for me! Thanks in advance.

Azwipe21/05/2022 08:59

Samsung Student/EPP sitesYep

We're all students of life but not all of us can take advantage of those offers

devilsadv0cate21/05/2022 16:26

We're all students of life but not all of us can take advantage of those …We're all students of life but not all of us can take advantage of those offersRead lessRead more

Then you need to learn how

It's showing as 329 Euros on Amazon

Already been burnt by the Mi pad 4 which Xiaomi abandoned, I'm not getting caught out again

slybunda21/05/2022 09:54

this has A76 based cores. lack of micro sd card slot is a deal breaker for …this has A76 based cores. lack of micro sd card slot is a deal breaker for me. needs gps too.Read lessRead more

I'm curious about GPS on a tablet, unless you have a SIM and data contract to allow navigation away from WiFi, what's the use?

Need help Guys !! This or the Samsung S8 Tab for £399 with trade in ?

slybunda21/05/2022 09:54

this has A76 based cores. lack of micro sd card slot is a deal breaker for …this has A76 based cores. lack of micro sd card slot is a deal breaker for me. needs gps too.Read lessRead more

Why do you need GPS on a tablet?

Does this come with a UK plug