Xiaomi Pad 5 review Another Android challenger to the iPad
Every time I go to the Apple India website, I am tempted by one device: the iPad mini. In fact, there've been several instances where I've added it to the cart and almost bought it. But there are two main factors that have stopped me from hitting buy. One is the starting price of Rs 46,000, which is a fair bit to pay for a tablet, given my major use will be entertainment. Two, I'm not entirely convinced that a tablet can replace my productivity needs and I still need the comfort of my laptop. Still when I think of a tablet to purchase, inevitably it is the iPad brand that comes to mind. But the Xiaomi Pad 5, which starts at Rs 26,999 (Rs 24,999 is the introductory price for now) wants to change this mindset. Xiaomi Pad 5 clearly wants to take on the iPad (9th generation), the most affordable of the lot at Rs 30,990. It is trying to pitch itself as an affordable Android tablet that can match up productivity, performance and entertainment needs. In fact, this is one produ...