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Xiaomi launches the Mi Pad in the Philippines

Great news everyone! Mi Philippines recently announced that the Mi Pad will soon be available in the country. The 8 inch tablet will go on sale starting May 4, 2015, Monday. Best of all, its only P10,999.

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The Mi Pad

So what do you get for P10,999? The Mi Pad is powered by a 2.2GHz quad core NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor, and uses the same Kepler GPU architecture used in next-gen PC gaming.  It is 1.5 times more energy efficient than other mobile GPUs and fully supports OpenGL 4.4, OpenGL ES 3.1 and tessellation. The MIUI powered tablet has 2GB of RAM for improved multitasking, and a spacious 16GB of storage for your files and games.

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The 7.9 inch full HD display has a resolution of  2048 x 1536 with a respectable 326 ppi. Another notable feature is the 4:3 aspect ratio, which is ideal for browsing the web, playing games, watching videos and reading e-books. Completing the spec list is the 8MP BSI main camera with a large aperture of f/2.0, and a 5MP front camera.

The Mi Pad will go on sale on May 4, 2015, Monday for PHP10,999. If you want to learn more about the Mi Pad, you can start by clicking here (http://www.mi.com/ph/mipad/).

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Xiaomi Mi Pad key specs:

  • 7.9 inch IPS Full HD display (2048×1536, 326 ppi); 4:3 aspect ratio; Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.2GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra K1
  • NVIDIA Kepler GPU; 192 CUDA cores
  • 2GB LPDDR3 RAM
  • 16GB Flash (expandable up to 128GB)
  • 8MP BSI f/2.0
  • 5MP front camera
  • Dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, 2×2 MIMO antenna
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • 6,700 mAh Lithium-ion Polymer Battery

Bryan Rilloraza has been a fixture in the local tech scene for over a decade, sharing his perspective as a tech enthusiast and industry veteran. Backed by an MBA from De La Salle University, a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of the Philippines, and 20 years of corporate experience in the telecommunications and banking sectors, Bryan provides a practical, real-world analysis of how technology serves the consumer.

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