Chinese manufacturer, Redmi is set to unveil its second generation Redmi Pad. The company has since confirmed that this device will be called the Redmi Pad 2. As the launch date for this device draws closer, more info about the device continues to hit the public space. Over the past two weeks, this device has appeared on both the FCC and GeekBench. Now, the Redmi Pad 2 has been spotted on 3C certification with fast charging details, indicating that it could launch in China soon. The Redmi Pad 2 is expected to come with a 2K resolution display, potentially utilizing an IPS LCD. In this article, we will discuss the details of the Redmi Pad 2’s fast charging capabilities and what we can expect from this upcoming tablet.
Redmi Pad 2 Fast Charging on the 3C Cert
According to the 3C certification, the Redmi Pad 2 will support fast charging up to 18W. Although the device will support 18W fast charging, it comes with a 22.5W charger. Other information on the listing claims that the Redmi Pad 2 comes with a single USB C slot which can be used for charging as well as for OTG. It also supports WiFi 5 with dual-band and Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless connectivity. Through the use of Bluetooth 5.3 or the USB port, accessories such as USB adapters, mouse, keyboards, game controllers, audio devices and more can be connected to enhance the user experience.
Battery Life and Charging Speed
The Redmi Pad 2 is expected to draw power from an 8,000mAh battery, which should provide high endurance numbers. The Xiaomi Redmi Pad, which was released in 2022, has a 7,700 mAh battery. This battery was able to clock 15:46h of web browsing and 13:40h of looping videos. The Redmi Pad 2’s battery life is expected to be similar to or better than that of the Redmi Pad.
FCC listing
Xiaomi has been known for its affordable smartphones, but the company has also been making strides in the tablet market. Recently, the Redmi Pad 2 appeared on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website, indicating that the tablet may be released soon. The FCC listing reveals that the Redmi Pad 2 has a model number M2106K10C. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, and LTE. The tablet is also expected to have a 10.1-inch display and a 7,250 mAh battery. Furthermore, the listing reveals that this device will run on MIUI 12.5 based on Android 13.
While the FCC listing does not reveal much else about the Redmi Pad 2, it is expected to be an affordable tablet that will compete with other budget tablets in the market. Xiaomi has been known for offering high-quality products at affordable prices, and this new tab is expected to be no different. It is not the only tablet that Xiaomi is working on. According to reports, the company is also working on four other tablets, with sizes ranging from 10.4 inches to a massive 14-inch model that will compete with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.
GeekBench Appearance
The Redmi Pad 2 recently appeared on Geekbench. The listing reveals that the tablet will be equipped with an octa-core processor, comprising four cores running at 2.40GHz and the remaining four running at 1.80GHz. The processor is expected to be the Snapdragon 680 SoC. This is a mid-range chipset that should provide decent performance for everyday use.
However, the Geekbench scores for the Redmi Pad 2 are not as impressive as its predecessor, the Mi Pad 2. The Redmi Pad 2 scored 415 in single-core and 1411 in multi-core tests, which is a 42% decrease in single-core performance and a 27% decrease in multi-core performance compared to its predecessor. This could be due to the lower clock speed of the Snapdragon 680 SoC compared to the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 processor used in the Mi Pad 2.
Despite the lower benchmark scores, this device is still expected to provide decent performance for everyday use. It is also expected to come with a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. This should provide a good viewing experience for movies and videos. The tablet is also expected to come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. On tablets, this should be just enough for many users.
One of the strengths of the Redmi Pad series has been its affordability. The Redmi Pad 2 is expected to continue this trend. The tablet is expected to be priced at around $300. This is a good price for a mid-range tablet with decent specs. However, the Redmi Pad 2 will have to compete with other mid-range tablets in the market. It will have the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 and the Lenovo Tab P11 to contend with.
Conclusion
The Redmi Pad 2 should launch soon with fast charging capabilities of up to 18W and a 22.5W charger. Its fast charging capabilities are similar to the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2. However, this device is expected to have a higher-resolution display. Its battery life and charging speed are expected to be similar to the original Pad. Expectations from Xiaomi fans are that this device should provide a great user experience. It’s fast charging capabilities and high-resolution display its major selling points.
Overall, the Redmi Pad 2 appears to be a decent mid-range tablet with good specs and an affordable price tag. While its benchmark scores are not as impressive as its predecessor, it should still provide decent performance for everyday use. It remains to be seen how it will perform in real-world usage. However, Xiaomi has a good track record when it comes to making affordable and reliable devices.
