Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro review: Increased size brings unexpected and significant upgrade experience

With the long-term raging of the new coronavirus epidemic, online office work and online teaching have become the "new normal" faced by Chinese people. This trend has also driven the growth of tablet demand. According to statistics provided by market research firm IDC, a total of 169 million tablets will be shipped globally in 2021, an increase of 3.2% from the previous year, with most major manufacturers achieving double-digit growth.

Such a strong demand will naturally be captured by manufacturers with a keen sense of smell. Driven by market expectations, Apple, Lenovo, Huawei, OPPO, and vivo have launched their own new tablets. Even Xiaomi has launched a new tablet product-Xiaomi Tablet 5 after being silent for three years. series, the tablet computer market seems to be showing a thriving scene.

However, the good times did not last long. With the continuous increase in the number of entering manufacturers and the convergence of core hardware configurations, the tablet market has experienced serious product homogeneity problems. . All Snapdragon 870 processors, all 10-inch screen panels, all 120Hz high refresh rate. To stand out from this whirlpool, manufacturers must create core selling points that are different from others.

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In Lei Jun’s annual speech At Xiaomi's new product launch conference, Xiaomi officially released the latest product in the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series - Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4. As a rare Android tablet equipped with a 12.4-inch large screen in the industry, let Xiao Lei take you to learn more about the actual performance of this product through experience evaluation.

Appearance: 12.4-inch large screen, family-style design

Looking from the front, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 adopts In addition to a more conventional full-screen design, the front camera is set just in the frame. The narrow frames with equal width all around and the speaker layout on the side highlight the sense of symmetry. The whole machine has a harmonious look and feel, except that the screen frame is slightly wider to ensure a comfortable grip.

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As the product The biggest selling point is that the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 uses a 12.4-inch LCD screen with a 16:10 ratio and a resolution of 2.5K (2560x1600). The display area is 27.6% higher than the 11-inch LCD screen equipped with the Mi Pad 5 Pro. In addition, this screen has a brightness of 500nit, supports 1 billion color display, and supports advanced functions such as ambient color temperature sensing, HDR 10, and Dolby Vision. The parameters are very excellent.

In addition to the regular volume keys, we can also see the power button, microphone opening and Type-C charging interface on the side of the tablet. The machine adopts an all-metal integrated body design, and uses CNC drilling and cutting processing at the transition between the frame and screen/back cover, which can avoid the "cut feeling" caused by pure right-angle frames and make the hand feel from screen to frame more natural. In addition, the surface of the frame also uses a metal frosting process, which looks more textured.

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Turn to the back, we It is not difficult to find that although it is classified as the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series, the overall design language of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 is actually closer to the Xiaomi Mi 12 series. The machine is equipped with a rear dual-camera combination, which includes a 50MP JN1 main camera and a 5MP depth-of-field lens. Although the camera effect is still mediocre, it should be able to meet the daily needs of tablet users for taking pictures and scanning codes.

In terms of color options, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro is available in black, silver, and Moriyama Green. What Lei Technology got this time is the Moriyama Green color scheme. Compared with the traditional black and silver, I personally feel that this fresh color scheme may be more in line with the aesthetics of contemporary young people. Paired with the Xiaomi LOGO in the upper left corner, it can be said to be simple and elegant. Without losing texture.

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Finally, except for this In addition to the products, we also received several accessories this time. The first is the Xiaomi tablet keyboard-type double-sided protective case. This accessory is not only a protective case, but also can be transformed into a stand and keyboard, giving the tablet a notebook-like input experience; there is also a Xiaomi inspired stylus, which can be easily tapped on the screen to trigger notes. /Screenshot, used for hand-drawing, notes and annotations.

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Performance: Standard Xiaomi Dragon 870, familiar performance

In terms of configuration, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, which is everyone’s old friend. Compared with the popular Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor currently on the market, it may not have such high extreme performance, but relying on the tablet's excellent heat dissipation performance, this processor is enough for daily use and gaming. It can be said that it is the best domestic Android tablet at the moment. The most preferred.

Xiaolei will not introduce the specific parameters of the processor in detail. In order to test the actual performance, Xiaolei selects AnTuTu and 3DMark test software here, as well as " The two games "League of Legends Mobile" and "Genshin Impact" conducted a comprehensive test on Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro.

Using AnTuTu benchmarking software, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 ran a score of 713047, of which the GPU score was 242598. Using the 3DMark Wild Life test, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 scored 4243 points, which is the same as the previous test score of the Snapdragon 870 flagship phone. Overall, it is considered good among Android tablets and reflects the performance of this processor. quality.

##In the game performance of "League of Legends Mobile Game", Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 The performance is very good. After activating the 90-frame mode, this model can basically achieve stable frame performance throughout the entire process, with an average frame rate of 83.6 frames. There is basically no significant frame rate fluctuation, and it will not be obvious in high-load scenarios such as team battles. There are no frame drops or freezes, and the gaming experience is excellent.

#Then, the running that everyone is most concerned about Sub-software "Genshin Impact". We set the image quality to the highest level and the frame rate to 60FPS. Thanks to the larger body size, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 can basically stabilize at around 55 frames for a long time. However, there are certain fluctuations in the frame rate curve. It will suddenly drop to around 45 frames and then rebound. The overall experience not bad.

To summarize, the body design of Xiaomi tablet allows the Snapdragon 870 processor to The performance can be fully released, and there is basically no problem in handling mainstream games on the market. The problem is that the large 12.4-inch screen and 620g body weight make this product unsuitable for playing high-intensity games, and more suitable for playing click-based RPG mobile games such as "Girls' Frontline" and "Azur Lane".

Experience: The screen quality is excellent, and the four speakers perform well

Compared with smartphones, the Although most tablets also use the Android system, due to the different sizes and screen sizes, such products generally require a unique interactive system to ensure that the advantages of large screens are maximized. To this end, the answer given by Xiaomi is the newly upgraded large-screen exclusive operating system-MIUI Pad 13.

Split screen, landscape mode, and free windows are all essential functions for Android tablets, and Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 naturally has them. On the basis of the previous ones, this time Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 has optimized an exclusive interaction method for large screens. Full-screen applications can be dragged from the corners into free windows. The window size can be freely adjusted according to personal preferences, and the window size can be adjusted freely according to personal preferences. The window is stored to the side of the screen and can be opened at any time.

In addition to its own system functions, Xiaomi’s cross-device interconnection has also been upgraded this time. In addition to linking with mobile phones, tablets can now also be linked with computers and used as an extended screen of the computer.

Not only that, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 also adds an application transfer function. Now users can transfer applications from their mobile phones to their tablets with one click. The delay of applications transferred in this way is low enough, and the operation experience is not bad. However, the current adaptability of multi-device application transfer needs to be improved. Many mainstream applications do not yet support application transfer, and they do not support calling horizontal screen mode.

In terms of watching movies, thanks to the blessing of this 12.4-inch super large screen, Xiaomi The viewing experience of Tablet 5 Pro 12.4 can be said to be the best among mobile phones and small-sized tablets. The screen display is clear and beautiful. As long as the film source is clear enough, the picture presented will be very delicate, which should be able to well meet the needs of large-screen moviegoers.

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In terms of audio, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 does not use an eight-unit speaker combination, but instead uses a conventional four-unit speaker combination. Xiao Lei used Xiaomi Tablet 5 Pro 12.4 to watch the popular new show "LoveLive!" last quarter. Nijigasaki Academy Idol Club! 》, after actual experience, although the overall performance is not as eye-catching as the previous generation product, this product can still bring an auditory experience of loud treble and shocking bass.

In addition to entertainment, this product also has a certain level of productivity and can handle some urgent and temporary work tasks. When paired with a smart magnetic keyboard, using the customized large-screen WPS Office for coding can basically maintain coding efficiency similar to usual. The newly upgraded USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface allows you to easily move and copy work files to take with you.

In terms of battery life, the machine is equipped with a 10000mAh battery, which is 1400mAh higher than the 8600mAh of Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro. In the case of high-intensity audio and video entertainment, the machine can also It maintains a battery life of about half a day, and with the 67W high-speed fast charging supported by the machine, it can quickly be fully resurrected in just 75 minutes, allowing users to have an uninterrupted experience.

Summary:

Advantages:

1. 12.4-inch large screen;

2. 10000mAh 67W fast charging;

3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface;

##Disadvantages:

1. Partial The configuration has been slightly shrunk;

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To sum up, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 is a mature product based on Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series. It has done enough homework in terms of performance, configuration, system and surrounding ecology. With a good Snapdragon 870 processor, a four-speaker combination, 67W fast charging, a 10,000mAh battery, and a Type-C interface that supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 protocol, the machine has no obvious shortcomings in terms of configuration.

On these basis, this product is also equipped with a 12.4-inch large screen that is rare in the industry, which has obvious advantages in the look and feel of the screen. I like small-screen mobile phones very much, but whether it is watching dramas, playing games, or doing office work, online classes, etc., a larger screen means a better visual experience. If you have a need for a large-screen audio-visual experience and hope that your tablet can handle some sudden office needs, then this product is indeed worth considering.

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