HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) Review
With a starting price of only Php 10,499, the Redmi Pad 2 hits a sweet spot for anyone looking for a solid tablet without spending a fortune. It’s got an 11-inch 2.5K display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, so everything from reading to watching videos looks great.
The quad speakers with Dolby Atmos are surprisingly good, making movies and music sound way better than you’d expect at this price. Plus, the huge 9000mAh battery means you can use it for up to two days without constantly reaching for the charger.
It’s lightweight and slim, with a metal body that feels more expensive than it is. Under the hood, the MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra chip and up to 8GB of RAM handle everyday tasks and casual games just fine. You get plenty of storage (up to 256GB) and can add more with a microSD card.
The cameras aren’t anything special—8MP on the back, 5MP up front—but they’re good enough for video calls or snapping quick pics. Running on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2 (based on Android 15), the interface is smooth and user-friendly, especially if you’re already in the Xiaomi ecosystem.
Curious to see it in action? Check out the full YouTube video below:
The Redmi Pad 2 sell for PHP 10,499 in Shopee.
What We Like:
* Chipset is reliable and efficient performance for daily use
* Decent battery life
* Quad speakers are loud to fill a room
* Smooth everyday performance and multitasking
What We Don’t Like:
* Only 18W charging speed
* Stylus requires separate charging via USB-C and lacks magnetic attachment or wireless charging on the tablet
* No split-screen or floating windows support
REDMI Pad 2 specs:
11-inch 2.5K IPS LCD, 2560 x 1600 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate
600 nits (outdoor mode) brightness
MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra
6GB, 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
128GB, 256GB UFS 2.2 storage
Expandable up to 2TB via microSD
8MP f/2.0 single rear camera
5MP f/2.2 selfie shooter
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.3
USB Type-C
3.5mm audio jack
Face unlock
Quad stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
Xiaomi HyperOS 2, Android 15
9,000mAh battery, 18W wired charging
254.58 x 166.04 x 7.36 mm (dimensions)
510 grams (weight)
Graphite Gray, Mint Green (colorways)
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