
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro and Mi Pad 5 Price Drops Unexpectedly for 6 Series Launch
Like the Early Bird US$299 Xiaomi Pad 5 price and first stock sold entirely within 10 mins of its launch, the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro price drops to increase sales before the launch of the Xiaomi Pad 6 Series tablets.
The Xiaomi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro launched for the first time with heavy discounts and sold out entirely in the first 10 mins. This high demand for the Pad 5 was due to the US$299 early bird price and the features like 120Hz WQHD+ AMOLED, Dolby Vision, Snapdragon 860, 4 stereo speakers, and a large 8720mAh battery. However, as we near the launch of the newly upgraded Xiaomi Pad 6 Series, both Mi Pad 5 and Pad 5 Pro again witness price drops.
So, if you are interested, you can save a lot on these premium Android tablets. The Xiaomi Tablet 5 is available for as low as US$329.99, and the Pro version is available for US$429.99 (6GB/128GB with WIFI and no 5G network) on AliExpress.
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro Vs Xiaomi Pad 5 Specs
So, what is the difference between the standard and the pro version of the Pad 5 series? The Mi Pad 5 Pro specs are Snapdragon 870, 8600mAh battery, 8-speaker system, and an 8GB/256GB version with 5G network support. There are 6GB/128GB and 6GB/256GB models for the Pro version, but only the 8GB/256GB supports 5G connectivity.
However, the Xiaomi Tablet 5 or Xiaomi Pad 5 specs include Snapdragon 860 processor with an 8720mAh battery and no 5G network support. All the rest of the features like 120Hz WQHD+ Dobly Vision, WIFI, Hi-Res audio, Dolby Atmos, and others are the same for these Android tablets. Also, there is MIUI 13 upgrade for the Pro model.
Xiaomi Pad 5 VS Pad 5 Pro: Specs Comparison
Xiaomi Pad 5 | Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro |
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Starting Price: $329.99 (6GB/128GB) |
$409.99 (6GB/128GB) $679.99 (5G 8GB/256GB) |
Display: 11-inch 2K WQHD+ 120Hz AMOLED HDR 10 Dolby Vision |
11-inch 2K WQHD+ 120Hz AMOLED HDR 10 Dolby Vision |
Operating System: MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 |
MIUI 13 based on Android 12 |
Processor: Snapdragon 860 |
Snapdragon 870 |
Memory: 6GB, 8GB |
6GB, 8GB |
Battery: 8720mAh, 33W fast charging |
8600mAh, 67W lightning fast charging |
Audio: 4 Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
8 Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
Pen: Stylus Pen Supported |
Stylus Pen Supported |
Camera: Rear: 13MP Front: 8MP |
Rear: 13MP Front: 8MP |
Mi Pad 5 Pro and Mi Pad 5 Price
The base version, 6GB RAM with 128GB storage Xiaomi Pad 5, is now available for US$329.99, and the Mi Pad 5 Pro with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, WIFI, and no 5G sim support is available for US$409.99. However, the Xiaomi Tablet 5 Pro with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 5G sim is available for US$679.99 on AliExpress. These are the global version, of course, with Google Play Store. Also, the bundle includes a screen film protector, OTG adapter, Xiaomi Pad keyboard, and case. The Pad 5 is available for US$438 with 6GB RAM and 256GB storage on Amazon.