Redmi Pad 2 Review: Helio G100 Ultra Performance Insights

Key Takeaways

1. The Redmi Pad 2 is an affordable tablet and a direct successor to the previous year’s Redmi Pad.
2. It features an 11-inch 90 Hz 2.5K LCD display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra chipset.
3. The tablet has a 9,000 mAh battery, 18 W charging, an 8 MP rear camera, and a 5 MP front camera.
4. It includes four speakers and offers up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, with a top configuration priced around US$225.
5. The Helio G100 Ultra delivers satisfactory performance with an AnTuTu score of 400,476, comparable to the Helio G99 chipset.

Xiaomi is preparing to introduce a new affordable tablet soon. The Redmi Pad 2 is designed to be a direct successor to the previous year’s Redmi Pad and has already been showcased in hands-on videos ahead of its official release.

Display and Specs

According to a YouTube video by Caio Siqueira, the Redmi Pad 2 features an 11-inch 90 Hz 2.5K LCD display. The tablet is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G100 Ultra, which is said to be an overclocked version of the G99 found in the first-generation Redmi Pad. Additional specifications include a 9,000 mAh battery, 18 W charging, an 8 MP rear camera, and a 5 MP front camera. These details were disclosed in recent retail listings, and the new video just verifies them.

Audio and Storage

In another video from TukEmperial, it is confirmed that the Redmi Pad 2 has four speakers, along with options for up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. This is likely the highest-end configuration, priced at R$ 1,300 in Brazil, which is approximately US$225. The packaging of the Redmi Pad 2 comes with the tablet, a SIM ejector tool, a charging adapter, and a USB A to C cable.

Performance Overview

When it comes to performance, the Helio G100 Ultra in the Redmi Pad 2 delivers satisfactory results for a budget SoC. It achieves an AnTuTu score of 400,476, with a CPU score of 120,372 and a GPU score of 66,579. These scores are comparable to devices powered by the Helio G99, such as the Samsung Galaxy A15 4G and the Infinix Note 30 Pro on AnTuTu’s official ranking, indicating that the Helio G100 Ultra is not significantly better than the older chipset.

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