Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 takes in every aspect of the iPad mini and do not even try to hide it. The appearance is almost identical to the Apple tablet has a screen size of 7.9 inches and a resolution of 2048 × 1536 steel-gray casing with a single piece of aluminum and a cap system MIUI icons trafiającymi on the home screen and translucent notifications drawer. Even USB Type C resembles Lightning port. Missing only so characteristic of the "home" under the screen and gnawed apple on the back - if it were not, we would have an iPad mini
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2, which is déjà vu
s Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 does not look strangely familiar? Question trivial, or even rhetorical. It's really hard not to think immediately about iPad mini. We are dealing here not with a subtle inspiration or imitation, but bezpardonowym copy appearance. And ... there is nothing wrong with that. If you steal millions, and if someone copied the model, it's the best. Xiaomi apparently confidently confesses this principle, since the differences between the Mi Pad 2 and iPad mini are very minimal and the result of the obvious limitations. It is even another operating system (Android overlay instead of MIUI iOS), another processor (Intel Atom x5-Z8500 instead of Apple A7 / A8) and own brand logo on the back. The Cupertino company can be accused of many, especially when it comes to the business model, but the appearance of their products never treated with neglect, on the contrary, many appreciate them just for the project. This perfectly illustrated by the smartphone market: other manufacturers have only recently started to really treat this aspect seriously and understand that customers are guided mainly eyes, not the table of parameters (although in the case of PC components this phenomenon is rather less threatening)Fortunately look attractive model Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 is not associated with cuts under the mask and tablet definitely no reason to be ashamed. His heart was Intel Atom x5-Z8500 with the latest platform Cherry Trail, made in the 14 nm process technology, the screen has a diagonal of 7.9 inches and a resolution of 2048 × 1536 and also on the bottom edge into the USB port of type C, which is the problem of wrong inserted we plug head. There was no slot for micro-SD card and modem version of 3G / LTE. Especially the latter can discourage a lot of people to buy. But just take a tablet in hand, so there was no question of which class of equipment has to deal with. No skąpiono on the materials, the housing is made of a single piece of high-quality aluminum which received ciemnostalową color and is pleasing to the touch. Relatively eager to collect fingerprints, but it just fairly common ailment of this material. Very positive surprise rigidity of the structure: even strong attempts did not dial on the tablet Xiaomi impress and remained virtually unmoved. The protective layer of the screen is also of high quality and provides a very good glide. The rear camera that makes good pictures, hidden behind a plastic protective layer. At the edge of the next were the only mechanical buttons to change the volume and switch. They are stable and have a pleasant, slightly hard jump. The buttons on the front are touch and placed under the screen, so you do not take up precious pixels. At the lower edge placed stereo speakers above-average version and USB Type C. The most important question that now arises is whether behind the USB 3.0 controller? The answer is probably tak.Maksymalna data transfer speed, which achieved when copying files amounted to 44 MB / s. This was slightly higher than in practice provide USB 2.0. Unfortunately, the internet in vain to look for information on the controller used, so we had to rely solely on their own tests.
InterfaceThe first contact with the interface can cause a small shock: after all iOS, not Android! And that was it. MIUI, which is an original overlay Xiaomi, draws on the design of Apple. And so all the abbreviations get on the home screen and lacks the typical special list, the drawer notification became translucent and the system option in the menu is reminiscent of the iOS. In addition to the visual changes introduced several other interesting modifications that are buried in the system settings and so far we were associated more with unofficial ROM-s. There is also a wake-up function by double tapping the screen, but it works checkered and often this gesture had to be repeated.
Very good screenXiaomi Mi Pad 2 look directly refers to the iPad mini, which is also reflected in the applied display. Screen size is 7.9 inches, which, with a resolution of 2048 × 1536 gives you 326 ppi. As you can see, the parameters are the same. Enjoying at the same time that hardware manufacturers are giving increasing importance to the quality matrix, since the resolution and IPS inscription on the box is not everything. This applied in the model Mi Pad 2 is a high performance: maximum brightness is good (380 cd / m2), contrast static - very good (1102: 1), and color reproduction (we mean graphs CIE and gamma) - very similar to the model . In other words, the image looks as it should. We found no effect cukierkowatości, although his fans can activate a profile in the settings.
A very nice feature is the "mode reader" that reduces contrast and gives the image yellow zafarb. It is ideal when the tablet is used as a book reader, especially in the areas with scanty light source. E-paper has little lacking in one end of the switch does not eliminate the disadvantages - in this application, of course - the LCD art, however, will appreciate that many option.
Operating timeWhat can be expected in this area? Used Intel Atom X5-Z8500 is part of the Cherry Trail platform, so was produced in the new process, Class 14 nm. This should have a direct impact on energy consumption. And we must admit that the goal has been achieved. Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 achieved a very good result for a device with a screen such high resolution (2048 × 1536): a test of typical use work over 9 hours. Unfortunately, we were unable to measure the time playback of HD video, because the tablet does not want to give up our test procedure. We managed in the end to measure the time playback of HD video, and ... we're in a daze. Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 received a score of 19 hours! Bravo!
X5-Z8500 Atom platform and Cherry TrailIntel Atom Z8500-X5 is a quad unit clocked at 1.44 GHz (Turbo Mode accelerates to 2.24 GHz) with the latest platform Cherry Trail. This platform primarily provides lower power consumption (thanks to the technological process 14 nm) and a graphics chip Intel HD Graphics, which can be nearly two times faster than its predecessor. All thanks to the use eighth-generation architecture that supports DirectX 11.2 and is available in Broadwell processors. An important innovation is the use of execution units 12 (execution units, UK) instead of four, as for example in an Atom Z3745 platform Bay Trail-T.
Is the tablet is fast? Very. The graphs occupies top positions, but most importantly, in daily use will never lack the power - everything is running smoothly. The manufacturer put the overlay MIUI, which in tandem with a fast processor and flash memory makes the tablet is pleasant to use as few. Of course, from the point of view of those who like Android.
SummaryThe company Xiaomi is one of the few that try to combine the seemingly impossible things: great equipment with a very attractive price. Her latest tablet Mi Pad 2 perfectly fits into this pattern. But it is enough to look at other items in its catalog (eg. Smart phones, cameras and sports powerbanki) to wipe his eyes with astonishment that such good equipment can cost so little. It is only known to us next Meizu Chinese brand, which in fact itself creates its products and at the same time without complexes can compete with the leading, and even set trends. With a clear conscience may include Xiaomi among the "important and well-known," and it is thanks to such producers feel the breath of fresh air at a slightly ossified market. The largest players are the biggest thanks to the use of his position, and ... a vicious circle. Xiaomi shows that you can fight with them, but it requires a little more work than the order container equipment and send your logo to the "manufacturer" of Shenzhen.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 has been designed on the model of the iPad mini and we have absolutely no pretense about it. The result is simply great. There skąpiono on used materials and is one of the slickest tablet among those that we had the opportunity to test. Screen size of 7.9 inches has a resolution of 2048 × 1536 and is a really good quality, and was hidden under the hood 2 GB of memory and a powerful and energy-efficient Intel Atom Z8500-X5. There's also a USB Type C, so in the end you can forget about the problems associated with inserting the wrong plug. Tablet attractively valued at about 900 zł. There is only one catch: Xiaomi has secured its distribution in Poland. Eager to buy Mi Pada 2 must either use auction sites, or bring the equipment directly from China, which for many will be an option unacceptable. Of course, there is also the problem of the guarantee. Even the few Xiaomi recently officially went on the Vistula, but among the awarded devices will not find described the tablet. The problem for a large part of potential users may be no slot for micro-SD card, GPS module and a modem version of 3G / LTE. It is a pity, especially modem, but from the point of view of those who are able to accept these drawbacks, the device still appears to be very attractive. High praise should also overlay system MIUI. It works briskly, looks great, it is functional and the menu you can find some options not available in the standard Android. The great advantage is very frequent updating, you will not find in the competition. For Android purists will probably complain about the lack of drawers with installed programs and clutter on the home screen, but the tablet in the context of opportunities and price still falls sensational. So we are waiting for the official Polish distribution and keep our fingers crossed for Xiaomi, because the company goes out to the customer and not trying to sell you junk in a nice package, with the new designation, and more expensive than a year earlier.
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