Ahead of Pad 6 India launch, Xiaomi Pad 5 receives price cut, check details

Delhi : Tomorrow, June 13, Xiaomi will introduce its updated Xiaomi Pad 6 in India. The Xiaomi Pad 5, the Pad 6's predecessor, is now reasonably priced in advance of its official release. The basic model with 128GB storage is now being offered for Rs 25,999 instead of the initial Rs 26,999. With a discount of Rs 500, the 256GB storage option is accessible. The current price is Rs. 26,499. Customers who use credit cards issued by ICICI Bank will receive an additional Rs 2,000 in quick savings. It implies that the price of the Pad 5 is actually between Rs 23,999 and Rs 26,499. Students can save an additional Rs 500 with approved ID cards.

Xiaomi Pad 5 continues to be one of the most cost-effective Android tablets on the market, even if the Pad 6 is anticipated to have enhancements. The Pad 5 is not intended to be a straight substitute for Apple's entry-level iPads, despite some users making that comparison. But it's not necessary to be. The Xiaomi Pad 5 is a good option if you're looking for a tablet primarily for media consumption, light office work, and gaming. Here are three arguments in favour of it and two arguments against it.

Three reasons to buy the Xiaomi Pad 5

• The display on the Xiaomi Pad 5 is excellent. The Pad 5 will more than sufficient if you want a tablet to view films, read news and even talk with relatives on WhatsApp. Additionally, the front camera's 8 megapixels offer one of, if not the finest, video calling capabilities. The tablet includes all the desirable display characteristics, including a 10.95-inch WQHD+ (1,600 x 2,560 pixel) LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and Dolby Vision compatibility.
  
• The Pad 5 has a fantastic quad-speaker system that perfectly complements the display's performance. The Pad 5 boasts four speakers that provide powerful music output with appropriate bass, compared to the majority of low-cost tablets' two speakers or dual speakers with quad chambers. To enhance the listening experience, the speakers also enable Dolby Atmos.
• The Dimensity 9000 SoC in the OnePlus Pad may be more powerful, but the Snapdragon 860 SoC in the Xiaomi Pad 5 gets the job done (smoothly). In contrast to Xiaomi smartphones, the tablet offers a pure Android experience.

Two reasons to avoid the Xiaomi Pad 5

• While the Xiaomi Pad 5 does its job, it has yet to receive a solid Android 13 upgrade. Xiaomi, unlike Apple, has guaranteed only limited operating system upgrades. It implies that customers will be unable to get the most recent Android upgrades.
  
• If you're a budding creative, the Xiaomi Pad 5 supports stylus input, however the original Xiaomi Pen is still unavailable in the nation. Furthermore, the Xiaomi Pad 6 may not be backward compatible with the 2nd-Gen Pen. In such case, have a look at the Realme Pad X.