Xiaomi Mi Pad launches in India for Rs 12,999 ($200), offers better specs than iPad mini 3
In addition to the Redmi 2 smartphone, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi also launched its Android tablet Mi Pad in India today. The highlight of the Mi Pad is its top-of-the-line specifications that includes an iPad mini Retina Display-alike screen, and Nvidia Tegra K1 processor (same as used in the Nexus 9) at the enticing Rs 12,999 ($200) price tag.
As for the specifications, the Mi Pad sports a 7.9-inch display with 2048×1536 screen resolution, flaunting 326PPI and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection over it. Inside the device sits a 2.2GHz Nvidia Tegra K1 processor and 192-core Kepler GPU paired with 2GB of RAM, and 16GB internal storage with support for microSD that can add up to 128 gigs storage to the device.
Other features of the Mi Pad include an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel sensor on the front. It packs in a 6,700mAh non-removable battery, which as Xiaomi says can churn out 8 hours of video playback on a single charge. On the software front, the tablet runs on Android KitKat 4.4 with MIUI 6 skin on top of that. The company assures that it will be rolling out the Lollipop update soon.
On the connectivity front, the Mi Pad variant launched in India only supports Wi-Fi. The tablet will become available for sale on Flipkart from March 24. Unlike the Redmi 2, the Mi Pad doesn’t require users to register for the product and participate in flash sales. Here's a quick comparison between the Mi Pad, iPad mini 3, and Nexus 9. Decide for yourself.
