Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 and Mi Pad 4 Plus tablet review

In the middle of summer 2018, the Xiaomi brand introduced multimedia tablet devices of the fourth series of Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 and Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 plus to the market of mobile gadgets. It took the company's designers about a year and a half to develop them. However, the efforts of the engineers were not wasted, as they managed to launch a completely competitive product on the market. The tablets turned out to be much more compact than the previous generation models, and you can control the devices with one hand.

About the brand

The company, already known to the whole world, whose name in translation means “a handful of rice”, was founded eight years ago in the capital of the Middle Kingdom. In addition to tablets, the brand produced: universal mobile chargers, trackers, TVs, unmanned aerial vehicles with a remote control, portable personal computers, compact video recording devices, lighting devices.

The main selection criterion by which the user is guided when buying products from this company is a very affordable price. Even competing in quality with many analog companies, Xiaomi's prices are much lower. But the quality, according to many users, remains at a decent level.

In addition, the brand produces not only budget gadgets, but also premium devices. And here the company adheres to strict commandments: the metal for the production of smartphones and tablets must be of the highest quality. And the devices themselves are affordable for buyers. Therefore, due to the build quality of devices from Xiaomi, even the most famous companies in the world can envy.

The history of the brand does not last so many years. However, during its existence, the company has been firmly entrenched in the rumor as a worthy manufacturer and a dangerous competitor who stubbornly and successfully goes to its intended goal.

Description and characteristics of Xiaomi Mi Pad 4

The designers of the brand have made every effort to create an ergonomic and beautiful device-tablet, from which the owners will receive only positive impressions. To do this, they reduced the weight of the device, leaving it with an eight-inch screen.

The tablet features crisp, clean lines and soft, rounded corners.At the same time, the surface of the device is perfectly flat. The edging around the tablet monitor is very narrow, parallel symmetrical to each other. The borders behind the display protrude just enough to allow for an ergonomic hand grip on the device in a vertical position.

The control keys are located close to each other in places familiar to standard tablets. Getting them with the fingers of one hand is not at all difficult. There is no ID on the device, but there is a high-quality unlock with a smile even in pitch darkness. The option works by automatically raising the backlight to the maximum. However, this function, according to users, is not very convenient.

At the bottom of the tablet there is a symmetrical mini-jack for USB, and a little higher there is a correctly positioned hole for the speakers. The body of the gadget is made of solid aluminum that has undergone an anodizing process. Due to this, the tablet has a light weight, high strength and is not subject to corrosion. The monitor of the device is made of protective tempered glass, pre-treated with special impregnations and special chemicals. However, the protective shell of the tablet does not hurt.

Screen

IPS technology is a high-quality picture displayed on a liquid crystal screen. You can see it even under the direct rays of the sun and under any hood. 2048x1536 resolution provides increased brightness and increased contrast. Such a low resolution reduces the load on the chip, and as a result, the overall performance is improved. Due to this, the image transmission quality is improved, and the increased number of colors and shades makes the image more colorful.

The only drawbacks of the display are the lack of a good coating that scatters direct sunlight or a beam of bright artificial light, as well as poor-quality dirt-repellent nanometer film. Therefore, the tablet monitor is constantly dirty from fingers, and when the screen is on, it is very difficult to take photos without glare.

Memory and processor

Mi PAD 4 is Xiaomi's first tablet device based on the Snapdragon 660 processor, which is the most advanced chip in terms of performance. The element supports the function of auto focus, optical zoom and normalization of video signal transmission. As a result, the tablet improves image quality even in low light. And with the high performance of the gadget, energy is more rationally consumed.

The chip runs under the control of Android 8.1 and software stuffing MIUI 9.6. The skin allows you to open the settings menu with a single pinch, and widgets take up the whole menu. Supports work with two programs at the same time, including multi-window mode. All applications work correctly in both vertical and horizontal positions. Thanks to this software filling, the speed of the interface and application downloads is very high.

The processor received an updated Adreno 512 graphics adapter, thanks to which the speed of working with 3d graphics grows by thirty percent and supports the LTE FDD communication module. Many users purchase tablets for active games. In heavy shooters, you can safely play at medium graphics settings by setting the High Definition function. Using the option will reduce the grain of the monitor screen, giving a more realistic picture. In this case, the device does not overheat.The device has 4 gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of permanent memory.

Navigation

There are no complaints about the work of GPS in the tablet. The tablet works clearly, quickly and determines the location with good clarity. A very popular program in the device is the compass. Thanks to the magnetic sensor, you can quickly determine the cardinal directions even without an Internet connection. This feature will be a good helper for travel lovers. Also, the device is equipped with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11ac, which operates on two bands and has a stable omnidirectional signal.

Sound

The sound of the multimedia speaker is notable for its good purity and balance in frequencies. However, due to the fact that the elements are located at the bottom, they constantly have to be covered with a hand.

Camera and multimedia

The rear camera in the tablet has a module of 13 megapixels, but the front camera has 5. Despite the fact that the gadget is an ordinary tablet, the front camera takes good selfies and is suitable for making video calls in the following modes: Viber, WhatsApp, Aimo and Skype. The front camera has a "Portrait Mode" option.

Photos with sufficient lighting are obtained with good sharpness, and both camera modules can record video in full high-definition fullHD. The option is distinguished by the issuance of high-quality images and sound.

The tablet does not have the option of mechanically compensating for the camera's own angular movements and preventing image blur. Therefore, the gadget is still not able to replace a good selfie phone.

autonomy

The tablet is equipped with a 6000 mAh rechargeable battery.With an average brightness of the monitor, several hours of reading content online and fighting in shooters, the device provides from 6 to 9 hours of full display activity. When using a device with less power consumption, it will actively work up to 15-18 hours.

The input port resolution of the device is 5V / 2A, so it will take 4.5 hours to fully charge it.

Equipment

The device comes with a set of documents, a paperclip to open the SIM slot, Type-C with a cord length of 860 mm, a charger.

Options

4 Mi PAD 4 has the following specifications:

Reviews

According to users, the Mi Pad 4 tablet is a budget device, which leaves a good impression on the whole. However, with a very close acquaintance, his "inexpensive essence" is revealed. This tablet received a small but convenient size for work, excellent characteristics and, of course, a price that is pleasant for any pocket when compared with similar gadgets from other manufacturers. Buying a gadget will be the most suitable for users who are undemanding to innovations. As well as children, for whom the tablet is suitable for active games and watching cartoons online.

The average price for the device is from: 91,000 tenge, from 18,500 rubles.

• good design;
• high-quality firmware;
• IPS display;
• improved functionality;
• good performance.

• does not hold a battery charge for long;
• lack of the "Quick charge" option;
• no fingerprint scanner.

Description and characteristics of Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 plus

The older brother of Xiaomi Mi Pad has a slightly larger screen and a larger battery. The device has an innovative security system, which consists of Face ID unlocking and a fingerprint scanner. Above the monitor is the front camera, and under the module is a fingerprint scanner. The headphone mini-jack and microphone are located at the top of the device, and the navigation launcher is illusory.

Screen

The device is equipped with a large 10.1-inch display, with an aspect ratio of 16 to 10 and elegant side frames. Images on the IPS-matrix differ in pixel resolution of 1920:1200, look more vibrant and saturated. However, the pixels do not transmit light when not powered, so the screen has low contrast and black depth. Images in Full HD format do not lose quality when scaling, and text written in any font and size is read much better.

The monitor is well used both for working with content and for active games. In this case, the image has a little "cold" shades. The brightness level of the screen is quite enough for operation on sunny days. And for working in the dark, the device is equipped with a uniform backlight, which will be a good helper for lovers of night reading.

Memory and processor

The Xiaomi Mi Pad Plus tablet is controlled by the eight-core Snapdragon 660 chip on the Android platform. The MIUI 10 skin supports working with two programs at the same time, including multi-window mode. All applications work correctly in both vertical and horizontal positions. The RAM is 4 gigabytes, and the built-in file memory is 64-128 gigabytes. There is no memory card support.

The battery capacity is 8620 mAh, which allows the tablet to withstand up to 9-11 hours in the "Game" mode and up to 17 hours when watching videos. For a device of this class, these are quite serious indicators. The tablet easily controls the process of any games, and the launch of applications does not freeze or slow down. The only drawback of the device is the insufficiently thought-out function of protecting the processor from overheating. Since with a long passage of levels in games, it heats up.

Navigation

The device is equipped with a set of standard communication for communication in a wireless local area network area - Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b. As well as the specification of Bluetooth wireless technology with low energy consumption LE 5.0. As well as GPS and Glonass.

Camera and multimedia

The tablet is equipped with a front thirteen megapixel camera, which takes good pictures in the daytime. However, at night there is poor sharpness of the photo.

The rear camera has 5 megapixels, and both camera modules can record video in full high definition fullHD. The option is distinguished by the issuance of high-quality images and sound, there is no flash function. It is ensured by the fact that the number of points that make up the frame is many times increased. The frame contains more information, small details are worked out in more detail, which now do not merge into a solid background.

autonomy

The tablet is equipped with a 8620 mAh battery. With an average brightness of the monitor, several hours of reading content online and fighting in shooters, the device provides from 9 to 12 hours of full display activity. When using a device with less power consumption, it will actively work up to 18-20 hours.

Equipment

Together with the device, the package includes: a set of documents, a paper clip to open the SIM slots, a USB cable, and a charger.

Options

4 Mi PAD 4 Plus has the following specifications:

Reviews

According to users, Mi Pad 4 Plus is a relatively inexpensive and high-quality unit with a capacious battery that lasts for a long time. And also for this class of devices, high performance is noted. With the choice of which tablet model to buy, you should start from what tasks the device should perform during operation. Mi Pad 4 is the most reasonable purchase for fans of light games. And the older brother Mi Pad 4 Plus is suitable for gamers who prefer faster shooters.

The average price for a device is from: 101,000 tenge, from 20,000 rubles.

• powerful processor for any tasks;
• reliable battery;
• fingerprint scanner;
• durable anodized body.

• lack of the "Quick charge" option;
• fast heating of the chip.

With a limited budget and a strong desire to purchase a quality tablet, Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 and Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 plus are worthy popular models with good technical characteristics. The safest and most profitable way to purchase gadgets will be on the website of the official distributors of the company.