Redmi Pad Se 4g comes in the price category of 10 to 12 thousand rupees. We are judging it as an affordable tab. Redmi Pad Se 4g follows a simple design. There is no attempt to do any ‘artistic’ work on the back side except the rounded camera module on the top left and the Redmi branding just below it at the bottom. I liked this, because in a tab, productivity is more important than style.
The Redmi Pad Se 4g, which comes in a matte finish, weighs 375 grams. It is not very heavy. My 6-year-old daughter is able to hold and use this tablet well. All four corners of the tablet are rounded, which makes it easy to carry.
The power button and volume rocker are given on the right side of the tab. Their positioning was comfortable for me and my daughter. The SIM tray is given on the left side, in which two 4G SIMs and a 2TB SD card can be inserted. The speaker grills are on both the bottom and top and support Dolby Atmos sound. The Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack and a microphone are given on the bottom. There is also an IR Blaster in it, so that the tab can be used as a universal remote.
Talking about the front side, the display of Redmi Pad Se 4g seems a bit smaller than its overall size. The display chin also seems thick. However, the front camera has been placed in the same space at the top. Overall, in terms of design and look, it justifies its price.
Redmi Pad Se 4g has an 8.7-inch LCD display. It offers HD resolution of 1340 x 800 pixels. The display also has a refresh rate of up to 90 Hz. Those who want FullHD resolution may find this display less, but it is good for students because it is TUV Rheinland certified. This means that the display generates low blue light with the help of software, which causes less damage to the eyes. Scratch resistant glass has also been used to protect the display from scratches.
I spent some time on this tab streaming online videos, reading websites and e-papers. The color-contrast seemed balanced. Since I am using a full HD plus smartphone with AMOLED display, this display seemed dull to me in comparison. But for the price, it is good. Especially during online studies, there is hardly any lack in the display.
MediaTek’s Helio G85 processor has been installed in Redmi Pad Se 4g. The review unit we got has 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. I found its performance to be fine in the first one or two days. I downloaded some apps, which were opening fast. 7 to 8 browsers were open in Google Chrome and the tab was performing well. We will talk about its performance in detail in the review.
Redmi Pad Se 4g runs on the latest Android 14, layered with Xiaomi HyperOS. It also supports 2G/3G/4G networks. We will also explore its calling capabilities in the review.
Redmi Pad Se 4g has an 8MP rear and 5MP front camera. The rear camera can record videos in 1080P. I am not expecting photography from this tab, but it should definitely be tested in video call. I will also take some photo samples and share them with you. The speaker sound of the tab will also be discussed then.
Redmi Pad Se 4g has a 6650mAh battery. It supports 10W charging. It would have been better if the battery was 8 thousand mAh, but I have no complaints even with 6650mAh, because it is lasting for a day in initial use. However, the charger should have been 18W. Battery test of Redmi Pad Se 4g is also pending, the result of which we will tell you in the review.
Talking about other features, it comes with accelerometer, virtual light sensor, virtual proximity sensor, electronic compass, hall sensor. There is support for GPS/ AGPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galelio. There is no fingerprint sensor in it, but the facility of face unlock is available.
The company is providing adapter, USB Type-C cable, SIM card eject tool in the box. Redmi has also sent us its cover, which can be purchased separately. We will also talk about this in the review.
I liked the Redmi Pad Se 4g in my first impressions with a starting price of Rs 10,999. The reasons are – decent look, compact feel, overall features and price. The support of 4G network can make it perfect for students and general users of small towns and villages.
In one line, it can be useful as per the price! We will discuss the rest in the review.