[Evaluation]Redmi Pad 2 9.7 actual test: a pragmatic tablet with 120Hz 2K screen and long battery life

Xiaomi recently launched the new Redmi Pad 2 9.7 for the entry-to-mid-range market. This tablet is mainly practical in terms of specifications, equipped with a 9.7-inch 2K screen, 120Hz screen refresh rate and a large-capacity battery of up to 7600mAh. This time I will take a look at the appearance design, audio and video performance and actual performance of Redmi Pad 2 9.7.

In terms of appearance design, Redmi Pad 2 9.7 uses a one-piece metal body, available in graphite gray and silver. The body thickness is only 7.4mm and the weight is approximately 406g. The overall grip feels solid and is not susceptible to fingerprints. This tablet is of moderate size, making it very convenient to hold with one hand for reading or to carry around in a backpack.

It is worth noting that the manufacturer has retained the 3.5mm headphone jack in the body design and supports microSD memory card expansion, which improves the flexibility of daily use for users who are accustomed to using wired headphones or need to store a large amount of offline videos and music.

The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is equipped with a 9.7-inch 2K resolution screen on the front and adopts a 16:10 display ratio. The screen has a high refresh rate of 120Hz, providing smooth visual feedback when sliding the interface and switching applications. The sound effect section is equipped with four speakers, supporting Hi-Res Audio and Dolby Atmos spatial sound effects.

As for hardware specifications and performance, the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is equipped with a Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 processor using 6-nanometer process technology, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage space. In actual operation, the processor can smoothly handle daily tasks such as web browsing, word processing, and light gaming. However, limited by RAM capacity, system resource allocation will be relatively tight when running multiple large applications at the same time, so this product is more suitable for single task processing or lightweight multi-tasking operations.

At the software level, Redmi Pad 2 9.7 comes preloaded with Xiaomi’s latest Xiaomi HyperOS 3 operating system. The interface design is simple and intuitive, and cross-device interconnection functions and circle search tools are added to further enhance productivity and operational convenience. In terms of camera configuration, there is an 8-megapixel main lens on the back and a 5-megapixel video lens on the front. Battery life is another key point. The built-in 7600mAh battery is sufficient for a full day of operation under normal audio and video and Internet use. Although it only supports 18W wired charging, the charging speed is relatively stable.

In summary, Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is a tablet with a clear positioning. It does not pursue excessive hardware performance, but focuses on stable system performance, clear 2K screen and long-lasting battery life. Redmi Pad 2 9.7 provides an economical and competitive choice for students and general home users. If users are looking for a tablet focused on streaming videos, online learning, and daily light work, this product is indeed worth considering.