GoSolo Verdict
The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is a light, thin entry-level tablet with a modest 8MP camera and low-power Snapdragon 6s chip—fine for casual media and reading, but the 268 ppi display and weak performance mean it will feel slow in real use compared to tablets at twice the price. At 160 EUR, it is honest value for someone who wants a thin slate to carry, not a workhorse.
Strengths · 4
- Extremely thin (7.4 mm) and light (406 g), making it genuinely portable compared to most tablets.
- Decent 9.7-inch screen with 120 Hz refresh, 87.9% screen-to-body ratio, and enough brightness for outdoor viewing.
- Massive 7600 mAh battery; real battery life for casual use without the weight penalty larger tablets carry.
- MicroSD slot lets you add storage cheaply, useful at 64 GB base.
Trade-offs · 3
- Snapdragon 6s is a phone chipset, not a tablet one; app scrolling and multitasking lag noticeably behind anything with a proper tablet processor.
- 268 ppi is low for a 9.7-inch screen; text in small fonts looks soft, and gaming/video feels grainy.
- Only 4 GB RAM on most variants; expect app reloads and stutters when switching between a few apps.