Review of the tablet Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 and Mi Pad 4 Plus

In the middle of summer 2018, the Xiaomi brand introduced multimedia devices-tablets of the fourth series Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 and Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 plus to the mobile gadgets market. It took the company's designers about one and a half years 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 models of the previous generation, and you can control the devices with one hand.

About the brand

The company, already known all over the world, whose name means "a handful of rice", was founded eight years ago in the capital of the Celestial Empire. In addition to tablets, the brand produced: universal chargers for mobile devices, trackers, televisions, unmanned aerial vehicles with a remote control, portable personal computers, compact devices for video filming, lighting devices.

The main selection criterion by which the user is guided when purchasing products from this company is a completely affordable price. Even competing in quality with many analog companies, Xiaomi's rates 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 Xiaomi devices, even the most eminent companies in the world can envy.

The history of the brand does not last so many years. However, during its existence, the company has firmly established itself as a worthy manufacturer and a dangerous competitor who stubbornly and successfully moves towards its intended goal.

Description and characteristics of Xiaomi Mi Pad 4

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

The tablet features crisp, clean lines and softening rounded corners. Moreover, the surface of the device is perfectly flat. The borders around the tablet monitor are very narrow, parallel symmetrical to each other. The borders behind the display protrude just enough to be enough for an ergonomic hand to grip the device in an upright position.

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

At the bottom of the tablet is a symmetrical mini-jack for USB, and just above it is a properly positioned hole for the speakers. The body of the gadget is made of solid aluminum, which has passed the anodizing process. As a result, the tablet is lightweight, highly durable and does not corrode. The monitor of the device is made of protective tempered glass, pre-treated with special impregnations and special chemicals. However, a protective shell will not hurt the tablet.

Screen

IPS technology is a high-quality picture displayed on a liquid crystal screen. You can see it even in direct sunlight and under any kut. 2048x1536-resolution provides increased brightness and increased contrast. This low resolution reduces the load on the chip, and as a result, overall performance is improved. Due to this, the image 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 a poor quality nanometer film that repels dirt. Therefore, the tablet monitor is constantly getting dirty from your fingers, and when the screen is on, taking photos without glare is very difficult.

Memory and processor

The Mi PAD 4 is Xiaomi's first tablet device powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor, which is the most advanced chip in all respects. The element supports autofocus, optical zoom and video transmission normalization. This gives the tablet better image quality even in low light. And with high performance of the gadget, energy is consumed more efficiently.

The chip runs under the control of Android 8.1 and MIUI 9.6 software. The skin allows you to open the settings menu with a single pinch, and the 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 interface and application downloads are very fast.

The processor received an updated graphics adapter Adreno 512, thanks to which the speed of working with 3d graphics increases 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 this option will reduce the grain of the monitor screen, producing a more realistic picture. At the same time, 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. Compass is a very popular program in the device. Thanks to the magnetic sensor, you can quickly determine the cardinal points even without an internet connection. This function will be a good helper for travel lovers. The device is also 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 quite clear and balanced in frequencies. However, due to the fact that the elements are located in the lower part, they constantly have to be covered with your hand.

Camera and multimedia

The rear camera in the tablet has a 13 megapixel module, 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.

Still images are sharp enough under sufficient lighting, and both camera modules can record video in full HD mode.The option is distinguished by the output of high-quality image 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 unable 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 battles in shooters, the device provides from 6 to 9 hours of full display activity. When using a device with less energy consumption, it will actively work up to 15-18 hours.

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

Equipment

The set comes with the device: a set of documents, a clip for opening the SIM slot, Type-C with a cord length of 860 mm, a charger.

Parameters

4 Mi PAD 4 has the following specifications:

Reviews

According to users, the Mi Pad 4 is a budget device that leaves a good impression overall. However, upon very close acquaintance, his "inexpensive essence" appears. 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. The purchase of a gadget will be the most suitable for undemanding users of innovations. As well as children for whom the tablet is suitable for active games and watching cartoons online.

The average price for a 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 option "Quick charge";
• lack of a fingerprint scanner.

Description and characteristics of Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 plus

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

Screen

The device is equipped with a large 10.1-inch display, with an aspect ratio of 16 by 10 and graceful side frames. Images on the ips-matrix have a pixel resolution of 1920: 1200, they look more vivid and saturated. However, the pixels do not transmit light in the absence of voltage, so the screen has low contrast and black depth. Full HD images do not lose quality when scaled, and text written in any font and size is much better read.

The monitor is well used both for working with content and for active games. At the same time, the image has slightly “cold” shades. The brightness level of the screen is sufficient for operation on sunny days. And for work in the dark, the device is equipped with a uniform illumination, which will be a good assistant for those who like night reading.

Memory and processor

The operation of the Xiaomi Mi Pad Plus tablet is controlled by the eight-core Snapdragon 660 chip on the Android platform. 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 it heats up with prolonged passage of levels in games.

Navigation

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

Camera and multimedia

The tablet is equipped with a front-facing thirteen megapixel camera, which takes pictures well in the daytime. However, the photo is poorly sharp at night.

The rear camera has 5 megapixels, and both camera modules can record video in full HD mode. The option is distinguished by the output of a high-quality image and sound, there is no flash function. It is ensured by the fact that the number of points that make up the frame is multiplied. The frame contains more information, small details have been worked out in more detail, which now do not merge into a solid background.

Autonomy

The tablet is equipped with an 8620 mAh rechargeable battery. With an average monitor brightness, several hours of reading content online and battles 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

The set comes with the device: a set of documents, a clip for opening SIM-slots, a USB cable, a charger.

Parameters

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. When you make a choice, which tablet model you will buy, you should start from what tasks the device should perform during operation. Mi Pad 4 is most reasonable to purchase for lovers of not heavy games. And the big 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 task;
• reliable rechargeable battery;
• fingerprint scanner;
• durable anodized body.

• lack of option "Quick charge";
• 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 buy gadgets will be on the website of the company's official distributors.