The Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro is a very well-balanced tablet

The Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro is one of the best tablets in terms of value for money, with an incredible 3.2K display and all the features of Xiaomi HyperOS 2. I’ve spent several weeks with it, and not only has it allowed me to play games more comfortably on Android, but also to work and watch movies in high quality.

Many users are looking for something easier to carry than a laptop, but with more screen possibilities than a mobile phone. The Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro nails this perfectly, especially considering its price.

For $499.99, this tablet offers incredible performance that won’t slow you down when accessing the best games on Android, an incredible screen where you’ll see every detail, and the possibility of expanding its features with accessories.

During the review, I tested the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro alongside the Xiaomi Focus Pen, essential if you take notes or draw, the vegan leather case, and the Focus keyboard, a must-have if you’re going to use it as a laptop, as accessing the touchscreen keyboard on a tablet isn’t the most comfortable experience.

All in all, I think the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro is a high-end device at a really competitive price, so if you prefer to ignore laptops or have an entry-level mobile phone, buying it is almost a must.

Compact metal design, incredible screen, and the latest in connectivity

The Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro is made of aluminum alloy, so it should stand the test of time and prevent scratches or possible bumps. In addition, it is a really lightweight tablet, weighing just 500 grams.

This makes it very easy to transport, even more so if you use it with the case to prevent it from traveling uncovered; either way, you won’t need large backpacks to carry it with you, so it’s the most portable powerful option you can find on the market with these features.

It’s great that Xiaomi has chosen to offer the most important connections, but in a hidden way, leaving plenty of space on the sides, which gives it an even more premium design. So, in addition to the magnets for the pen and the covers, there is a fingerprint unlock button and a volume button.

Beyond these, you’ll only find four incredible speakers with Dolby Atmos that provide immersive audio, essential for video games where recognizing your surroundings is vital during gameplay. Once again, Xiaomi has nailed it in this area, without the speakers getting in the way or being hidden by your hands during use.

As if this spectacular design weren’t enough—in my case, it’s blue, but you can also choose green or gray—its 11.2-inch screen has a 3.2K resolution with incredible color fidelity, as well as anti-glare technology in the matte version.

The latter also makes writing with the Pen feel just like writing on paper, and with the direct action buttons on the pen, you don’t even need to rest it on the panel to write. In this sense, you’ll get more out of it with its accessories.

Although its 3:2 aspect ratio may seem a little strange when viewing certain types of content, especially if you are used to other ratios, I think the panel is outstanding for everything, and it also offers the option of accessing 144 Hz.

On the same note, it has adaptive HDR, which you can quickly configure in the games menu that opens when you start them, giving you immediate customization of brightness and saturation, as it can be a bit bright by default in some titles.

Finally, to round out the package, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro includes WiFi 7, for connections that allow it, the latest standard on the market.

Power for everything with a battery life of almost 20 hours of video

For the interior, Xiaomi has chosen the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, whose main difference from the normal version found in some phones is precisely its artificial intelligence-related processes.

With the addition of Xiaomi HyperOS 2, this is vital to be able to offer this type of functionality without the tablet suffering too much. In everyday use, no matter what you do, you won’t notice it ever getting hot.

This is very positive news, especially as it comes close to what you see on paper in other more expensive tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 5G.

With this in mind, you might think that the battery doesn’t hold up very well at maximum level; however, its 8,850 mAh is enough for around 20 hours of video playback, depending on features such as brightness, volume, etc.

In any case, I think its battery life is also a great feature, and although it’s reduced in more graphically demanding or performance-intensive games, it’s still more than enough for hours of worry-free use.

In addition, it includes 67W fast charging—as is now required by law, it comes with the cable, but not with the charger itself—which allows you to reach 100% in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, with the battery completely discharged.

This figure is in line with the average charging time for mid-range phones with around 5,000 mAh. Considering the value of its battery, this feature remains very attractive if you are looking for something that lasts and charges quickly.

Finally, it comes with Xiaomi HyperOS 2, a system that has been carefully designed by Xiaomi and gets the best out of its processor when it comes to artificial intelligence technologies, from editing to productivity and accessibility tools.

This is a plus compared to some of this manufacturer’s other models, which have the previous generation of software, so it’s the best option if you want the latest Xiaomi system updates. You won’t be disappointed.

Its camera is very similar to that of a mobile phone, and the front camera is particularly noteworthy.

One area where tablets always tend to fall short is the camera, as they are not mobile phones and you will generally only use their cameras for video calls or document recognition.

However, the 50-megapixel JN1 sensor on the back is the same as you’ll find on many mid-range phones, with good results in bright light.

For its part, the front camera is incredible and comes with a 32-megapixel sensor, so you’ll have no problem making high-quality calls or taking portraits.

In conclusion, I believe that the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro is an impressive device, with a competitive price in the tablet market, comparable to giants in the segment.

In any case, I believe that you will get much more out of the tablet if you also purchase the accessories. In my experience, the most essential accessory is the magnetic case, as it allows you to view content much more comfortably.