Xiaomi has not launched tablets for a few years, Specifically since 2018 when they announced the Mi Pad 4 Plus, their latest model. Things are about to change since in the next event on August 10, in addition to the expected Xiaomi Mi Mix 4, they have also confirmed that there will be space for tablets.
The rumors of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 go back to last April, when we learned that Xiaomi was preparing three models. The leaks have been happening since then and today, just a few days after its presentation, we collect everything we think we know about the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5.
Three models in total
As we have already advanced, the first rumor that we learned about the Mi Pad 5 says that there will be a total of three models that make up the new range. We will have a Mi Pad 5 to dry, a more basic model called Mi Pad 5 Lite and a more advanced one baptized Mi Pad 5 Pro.
According to the leaks, the main difference of the Lite model with the rest will be the processor, of which we give more details a little below. On the differences between the normal model and the Pro, there could be the camera, with 48 megapixels for the most advanced and 12 megapixels for the normal one.
120Hz displays
According to the leaks, all three tablets will have the same screen size, with a 10.9-inch diagonal. In addition, all three will have IPS LCD technology with 2K resolution (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) and most importantly: they will offer a refresh rate of 120Hz. However, there are rumors that this would be the configuration of the Pro model and, at least the Lite, has a more modest screen.
Magnetic stylus holder
The possibility that the Mi Pad 5 had support for a stylus had already been discussed previously and this invitation to the event on August 10 confirms it. The pencil would offer 4,096 pressure levels, so we would be facing an interesting tool to draw and make designs.
In addition, the pen would be placed on the side of the tablet with a magnetic system, in the purest Apple Pencil style, although it could be charged via USB-C and not wireless charging.
Mi 11 style design and keyboard cover
On the design, the leaks point to a style very much in the line of the Xiaomi Mi 11, with a rounded corner shape, square camera module and the brand’s logo in the lower corner. The leaked images show a model with a white back (although a slight gradient is perceived), but there are probably more colors.
The Mi Pad 5 will have an accessory in addition to the stylus, we are talking about the keyboard cover that you see in the image on these lines. This is an unofficial render, but there have been several leaks that pointed to this design. It has a foldable design to allow the tablet to be placed in portable mode and has a recess to house the stylus.
High-end processor (although not the most top)
As we said at the beginning, the processor will be one of the points that makes the difference between the models in the series. Rumors suggest that both the Mi Pad 5 and the Mi Pad 5 Pro will carry the Snapdragon 870, while the Mi Pad 5 Lite keeps the Snapdragon 860. These are Qualcomm’s high-end chips, although not the most advanced. Also, a point to keep in mind is that the Snapdragon 860 does not have 5G support, so the Mi Pad 5 Lite may only arrive in a WiFi version and, if it has a mobile network, it will be 4G.
Fast charge
Finally we talk about the energy section, specifically fast charging. The first rumors suggested that the Mi Pad 5 would have a charging system of at least 120W, which would place it on the same level as the Mi 11 Ultra, its current flagship. We will have to wait until day 10 to confirm it, although the logical thing would be that this was an exclusive function of the Pro model.
