Xiaomi Pad 7 Review: A Solid Mid-Range Tablet With Room for Improvement

Quick Specs Overview

The Xiaomi Pad 7 aims to deliver a balanced tablet experience at an affordable price point. Here’s a quick look at what it offers:

• Display: 11-inch 2.5K LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
• Processor: Snapdragon 870
• RAM/Storage: Up to 8GB RAM, 256GB storage
• Battery: 8,600 mAh with 33W fast charging
• Camera: 13MP rear, 8MP front
• OS: MIUI Pad 14 (based on Android 13)

Design & Build Quality

The Xiaomi Pad 7 sports a sleek aluminum chassis that feels premium for its price. At just 6.8mm thin and around 500g in weight, it’s surprisingly comfortable to hold for long reading or binge-watching sessions.

While the minimalist design is attractive, the camera bump is a bit pronounced and can make it wobble on flat surfaces.

Display Performance

The 11-inch 2.5K display with a 120Hz refresh rate is one of its biggest strengths. Colors are vibrant, text is sharp, and scrolling feels smooth.

However, outdoor visibility can be challenging under direct sunlight, and HDR support is limited, which might disappoint media enthusiasts.

Hardware & Performance

Equipped with a Snapdragon 870, the Pad 7 handles multitasking, casual gaming, and streaming easily.

Heavy gaming titles run decently, but expect occasional frame drops in graphically intense moments.

For a mid-range tablet, it offers excellent value in terms of raw power.

Software Experience

Running MIUI Pad 14, the Xiaomi Pad 7 offers a relatively smooth and intuitive interface.

Features like split-screen and floating windows enhance productivity, but some pre-installed apps can feel unnecessary (bloatware alert!).

Camera & Battery Life

Cameras:
The 13MP rear camera is just fine for document scans and casual shots; the 8MP front camera does well enough for video calls. Don’t expect flagship-level photography.

Battery:
The 8,600 mAh battery easily lasts a full day of heavy use or two days of lighter usage. The 33W fast charging gets you back to full in about 90 minutes, which is a big plus.