UAE Price
AED 849
India Price
₹18,999
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Tablet · Xiaomi · 2022
The Xiaomi Pad 5 256GB is Xiaomi's 2022 tablet featuring a 11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~82.8% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (7 nm) chipset. It comes with a 8720 mAh battery. At AED 849 in the UAE and ₹18,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Xiaomi Pad 5 256GB excels with its 11-inch 120Hz IPS LCD display, offering smooth scrolling and vivid colors unmatched in its price bracket, paired with the capable Snapdragon 860 chip for responsive multitasking and light gaming. It supports the Xiaomi Smart Pen 2 with low latency, making it viable for note-taking and sketching. The 8720 mAh battery delivers all-day endurance under moderate use. Its weakness is the lack of cellular connectivity and the absence of 5G or Wi-Fi 6, limiting mobility and future-proofing. The MIUI 14 interface, while feature-rich, includes bloatware that can’t be fully removed. In UAE at AED 849, it’s worth it because no other tablet under AED 1000 offers this screen and performance combo. In India at ₹18999, it’s overpriced compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, which offers better software support and S Pen inclusion at a similar cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 8720 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, PD3.0 |
| Battery Capacity | 8720 mAh |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity |
| 2G bands | N/A |
| 3G bands | N/A |
| GPRS | N/A |
| EDGE | N/A |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | No |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Cosmic Gray, Pearl White, Green |
| Models | 21051182G, 21051182C |
| Price | About 350 EUR |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 473819 (v8), 555079 (v9) GeekBench: 2583 (v5.1) GFXBench: 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 1271:1 contrast ratio, 478 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.4 LUFS (Very good) |
| Announced | 2021, August 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, August 10 |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| 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 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Pad 5.
It remains a solid value for basic to moderate tablet use in 2026, especially if found at a discounted price. Its 256GB storage and smooth performance make it practical for media, browsing, and light productivity without needing the latest features.
The Xiaomi Pad 5 256GB is priced at AED 849 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Xiaomi Pad 5 256GB is priced at ₹18999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and Xiaomi's official retail channels.
The rear camera captures decent photos in good lighting but lacks detail and low-light performance. The front camera is adequate for video calls but not optimized for high-quality selfies or content creation.
The battery lasts up to 9 hours of continuous video playback under normal usage conditions. It supports 33W fast charging to quickly replenish power when needed.
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From AED 849 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
