0:00What’s up, guys? Brian here from
0:01MegaTech. Now, not every tablet needs to
0:04be crazy powerful to actually make
0:06sense. For a lot of people, it’s really
0:09just about having a bigger screen,
0:11whether that’s for watching videos,
0:13reading, or doing a bit of light work
0:15without always reaching for your phone.
0:18And that’s where the Redmi Pad 2 9.7
0:21fits in.
0:25This tablet isn’t trying to compete with
0:28gaming devices or productivity focused
0:30tablets. It [music] keeps things simple
0:32and focuses on everyday use. But of
0:34course, the question is, how well does
0:37it actually hold up in [music] real
0:38life? Let’s get into it.
0:47Starting off with the design, Xiaomi
0:49kept things pretty straightforward here.
0:51And honestly, [music]
0:52that works in its favor. You get a
0:54clean, minimal look, and the silver
0:56colorway gives it that neutral, [music]
0:58almost understated vibe. It doesn’t
1:01scream for attention, but it looks good
1:04whether you’re using it for school,
1:06work, [music] or just casual stuff. The
1:08back is made of aluminum, so it feels
1:10solid in the hand, not cheap at all. The
1:13camera module and branding are subtle,
1:15nothing too flashy. Up front, you’re
1:17getting a 9.7 in display, [music] and
1:20the front camera is placed horizontally,
1:22which is actually great for video calls.
1:25You won’t look awkwardly off-center
1:27during meetings or classes. Layout-wise,
1:30everything’s [music] pretty standard.
1:32Volume buttons, SIM tray, microphone on
1:34the side, plus you get microSD support
1:37if [music] you need extra storage.
1:39There’s also a USB-C port, stereo
1:41speakers, and yes, a 3.5 mm headphone
1:44jack, [music]
1:45which is always nice to see. One thing I
1:48really noticed is the size. It’s compact
1:50enough that you can actually hold it
1:52with one hand for a while, which makes
1:54it great for reading or just watching
1:56videos in bed or on the couch. Now,
1:59moving on to the display, which is
2:01honestly one of the better parts of this
2:03tablet. You’ve got a 9.7 in IPS panel
2:07with up to 120 Hz refresh rate. And
2:10yeah, [music] in real use, that higher
2:12refresh rate makes a difference.
2:13Scrolling feels smoother, navigating
2:15apps feels a bit more responsive. Colors
2:19are decent, nothing too punchy, but
2:21accurate enough.
2:22>> [music]
2:22>> And brightness tops out at around 500
2:24nits. Indoors, it’s perfectly fine,
2:26[music]
2:27but outdoors under direct sunlight, it
2:29does struggle a bit. For content
2:31consumption, YouTube, Netflix, reading,
2:34it does the job well. The larger screen
2:36definitely feels more comfortable
2:38compared to just using [music] your
2:40phone. Audio-wise, the stereo speakers
2:42can get pretty loud, which is great, but
2:45don’t expect too much depth or bass.
2:47It’s more on the flat side. At least
2:50you’ve got a headphone jack if you
2:51prefer wired audio. For biometrics, you
2:54only get face lock. [music] It’s quick
2:56and convenient, but yeah, not the most
2:58secure option out there. Now, let’s talk
3:01about performance.
3:02>> [music]
3:02>> And this is where you start to see what
3:04this tablet is really meant for. It’s
3:06powered by a Snapdragon 680 Gen 2 built
3:09on a 6 nm process, paired with 4 GB of
3:12RAM and Adreno 610 graphics. For basic
3:15stuff, social media, streaming, reading,
3:18light productivity, it works fine. No
3:20major issues there. But once you start
3:23paying attention, you’ll notice it’s not
3:25the smoothest experience. [music]
3:27There are occasional stutters, light
3:28delays when opening apps, and some lag
3:31animations. It’s usable, just not very
3:34[music] fluid. The 4 GB of RAM is also a
3:36bit limiting. Multitasking isn’t a
3:38strong suit. [music] Apps tend to reload
3:40when you switch between them. And for
3:42gaming, lighter titles like Mobile
3:45Legends run okay.
3:46>> [music]
3:46>> In our test, it averaged around 43 FPS
3:49on medium settings. But for heavier
3:52games like Genshin Impact, [music]
3:53you’re looking at around 26 FPS on low
3:56settings. And even then, performance
3:58[music] can be inconsistent. So yes,
4:01this isn’t a gaming tablet. It can
4:04handle casual games, but don’t expect
4:06[music] too much beyond that. For
4:07benchmarks, we’ll just flash the numbers
4:09on screen so you can check them out.
4:22Now, cameras. Nothing too exciting here,
4:25which is expected for a tablet. You get
4:27an 8 MP
4:28rear camera and a 5 MP front camera,
4:31[music]
4:31both capable of 1080p at 30 FPS. In good
4:35lighting, photos are usable, decent
4:37sharpness, but you’ll already notice
4:39some noise. [music] In low light,
4:41quality drops quite a bit. Same goes for
4:44video, fine in bright conditions, but
4:46not something you’d rely on heavily.
5:14This is a sample of a front camera video
5:18of the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 running at 1080p
5:2130 FPS. What do you think about the
5:23quality and the audio?
5:26One thing I do like though is the front
5:28camera placement. Since [music] it’s
5:30horizontal, it just feels more natural
5:32for a video calls and online classes. On
5:34the software side, it runs HyperOS 3
5:36based on Android 16. [music]
5:38The experience is pretty standard for
5:40Xiaomi devices. You’ll see some
5:42pre-installed apps and a few ads in
5:44certain system apps, not too aggressive,
5:46but still noticeable. [music]
5:48The interface itself is clean and easy
5:50to navigate, and it works well for
5:52everyday tasks like browsing, streaming,
5:54or studying. [music]
5:55One thing to note though, there’s no
5:57clear info yet on long-term software
5:59support. Battery life is actually one of
6:02more reliable parts of this tablet. It
6:04packs a 7,600 mAh
6:06>> [music]
6:06>> battery. And for light usage like
6:08browsing, watching videos, or attending
6:11online classes, it can easily last a
6:13full day. In our test, it lasted around
6:1614 hours and 50 minutes on [music]
6:18PCMark, and about 16 hours and 20
6:20minutes on a video loop test.
6:22>> [music]
6:22>> So yes, pretty solid endurance.
6:33Charging is done via a 15 W [music]
6:35charger, which isn’t very fast, so
6:37expect longer charging times. Now, if
6:40you go for the 4G variant, that’s where
6:42things get more flexible. [music] Being
6:44able to stay connected without relying
6:46on Wi-Fi makes a big difference,
6:48especially if you’re always on the go.
6:50For pricing, the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is
6:53priced at 7,999
6:55for the Wi-Fi version, and 8,999 for the
6:594G version. It’s available on platforms
7:01like Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop. So
7:04the question is, is it [music] worth it?
7:07Well, after spending some time with it,
7:09it’s pretty clear what this tablet
7:11[music] is about. It’s built for
7:13everyday convenience. Watching videos,
7:15reading, school task, it handles those
7:18without much issue.
7:19>> [music]
7:19>> You get a good display, reliable
7:21battery, and a practical features like
7:23headphone jack and optional 4G
7:26connectivity. Of course, it’s not
7:28perfect. Performance isn’t the most
7:30consistent, and the 4 GB RAM can feel
7:33limiting if you multitask a lot. But if
7:36your usage is mostly casual and not too
7:38demanding, this tablet actually makes a
7:41lot of sense. It’s simple, easy to use,
7:43[music] and gets the basics done. And
7:45that’s our review of the Redmi Pad 2
7:489.7. What do you guys think?
7:50>> [music]
7:50>> Is it worth it for the price? Let us
7:52know in the comments down below. And
7:53don’t forget to like, subscribe, hit the
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7:57This has been Brian, and I’ll see you
7:59again on the next one.
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