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The Xiaomi Pad 7 redefines the standards for a mid-range tablet. It competes in pricing with the base iPad, matches the capabilities of the iPad Air, and even offers a feature unique to the iPad Pro. Combined with its premium accessories, the Xiaomi Pad 7 sets a new benchmark.

After using the tablet for over two weeks, I found it to be the most complete tablet experience available for under INR 40,000 (with the keyboard accessory).

Xiaomi Pad 7 As A Multimedia Device

The new Xiaomi tablet boasts a sleek and sturdy design compared to its predecessor, the Xiaomi Pad 6. With an elegant all-glass and aluminum build, a cleaner rear panel housing a 13MP camera, and pogo pins for attaching the keyboard accessory, the Xiaomi Pad 7 is a step up in design.

Featuring an 11.2-inch LCD screen with a sharp 3.2K resolution, HDR10, Dolby Vision support, and up to 800 nits of brightness, the Xiaomi Pad 7 offers a vibrant and immersive viewing experience.

The tablet’s screen is sharper than previous models, delivering vivid colors and enhanced clarity. Paired with a quad-speaker setup, the Xiaomi Pad 7 provides excellent audio quality for an immersive entertainment experience.

Additionally, the Xiaomi Pad 7 offers a nano-texture display variant, providing enhanced visibility in bright environments similar to premium devices while being priced affordably.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, the Xiaomi Pad 7 delivers a balanced performance suitable for gaming and productivity tasks. The tablet’s storage variants cater to different user needs, with the 256GB model offering faster UFS 4.0 storage for seamless performance.

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The Xiaomi Pad 7’s accessories, like the Focus Pen and Focus Keyboard, enhance the user experience further, offering precise editing and efficient typing capabilities.

Xiaomi Pad 7 as a 2-in-1 Work Device

While no tablet can replace a laptop entirely, the Xiaomi Pad 7, coupled with its innovative accessories like the Focus Keyboard, offers a compelling 2-in-1 work solution. The keyboard’s trackpad enhances the productivity experience significantly.

Featuring the Workstation mode in Hyper OS 2, the Xiaomi Pad 7 enables seamless multitasking and app management. However, there are areas for improvement, such as a more robust taskbar and screen resizing experience.

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Overall, the Xiaomi Pad 7 offers exceptional value for its price, providing a premium tablet experience with a vivid display, efficient performance, and versatile accessories.

Pros:

• Sharp and bright display
• Great performance
• Premium tablet experience
• Finally, a keyboard with trackpad
• Excellent value for money

Cons:

• Workstation mode is a work in progress
• Focus Keyboard is hefty