Looking for a tablet under 5 thousand? Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro is a clear choice on sale

A large tablet with a decent battery and a 120Hz display was, until recently, the domain of models costing seven thousand and more. The Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro in its basic 6GB/128GB Silver variant starts today on Heureka from 4,675 CZK, with the cheapest offer from retailer Mall.cz via the Allegro marketplace. When it was launched on the Czech market, the model cost 6,999 CZK, so it has since dropped by approximately 2,300 CZK.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you want a large handheld tablet for watching videos, reading, browsing the internet, and occasional notes with a stylus.
⚠️ Consider if you need fast charging or a lighter build – a 12000mAh battery means both are on the other side of the coin.
💡 For 4,675 CZK you get a 12.1″ 2.5K display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, and Dolby Atmos, which is strong equipment at this price point.

Why this tablet is interesting

Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro targets people who want a large tablet primarily for entertainment – streaming, YouTube, reading, and internet browsing. The combination of a 12.1″ 2.5K display with 120Hz frequency, four speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a 12000mAh battery is rather exceptional in the sub-five-thousand price range today. The tablet also supports a stylus for writing and drawing, so it doesn’t just serve as a passive content consumer.

Key parameters explained in plain language

The display has a resolution of 2560 × 1600 pixels on a 12.1-inch diagonal, a density of 249 ppi, and supports up to 1.07 billion colors with Dolby Vision. In practice, this means a sharp and vibrant image that can handle HDR content on Netflix. Brightness of 500 nits (typ.) up to 600 nits in HBM mode is sufficient indoors, but the tablet is not meant for direct sunlight. A pleasant bonus are three TÜV Rheinland certifications for reduced blue light, flicker elimination, and circadian rhythm – simply put, your eyes won’t hurt as much after prolonged reading.

Performance is handled by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 in a 4nm process, complemented by 6 GB RAM (LPDDR4X) and 128 GB storage (UFS 2.2). This is fully sufficient for everyday applications, social media, video, and multitasking, but it’s not built for demanding 3D games. You can also expand the storage with a microSD card up to 2 TB, which is a significant advantage compared to more expensive brands.

Practical aspects: battery, sound, and build

The 12,000 mAh battery is above average for a tablet in this class. The manufacturer states up to 14 hours of video playback or approximately 16 hours of reading, so in practice, it will easily last even longer journeys. The tablet supports 33W fast charging, but the adapter is not included in the package – this is consistent across most reviews, so expect to use your own charger with PD support. 27W reverse wired charging is also possible, so the tablet can also serve as a large power bank for a phone or headphones.

For sound, there are four speakers with Dolby Atmos, which is among the better options for a tablet at this price. The construction is all-metal with a thickness of 7.5 mm and a weight of 610 g – you’ll feel it in your hand after a while, but there’s no other way for the built-in battery. It communicates wirelessly via Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4; a 5G modem is missing (this variant is Wi-Fi only), as is a fingerprint reader – login is handled by facial recognition via the front 8Mpx camera. The system is Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15.

What users say

On Heureka, the Redmi Pad 2 Pro has a rating of 95% from 36 reviews. Users repeatedly praise the display quality, long battery life, system responsiveness, and solid build quality. One reviewer mentions that switching from an older Lenovo Tab M11 is a “real leap” in both speed and optimization.

Criticism is sober and repetitive: slow charging (due to the huge battery), darker automatic brightness, ads in HyperOS (typically Temu recommendations), and slippery metal back, which leads most users to immediately get a case. A few reviewers mention that the adapter is missing from the package, and for some variants, the promised screen protector is also absent.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you need a light tablet under 500 g or don’t want to deal with a 610-gram “brick”, look for smaller diagonals (10″ class). Similarly, it doesn’t make sense for demanding gaming – the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is a mid-range chip, and this generation targets entertainment rather than performance. And if you mind the advertising content in the HyperOS system, you’d better opt for a Samsung or Lenovo, where the system is cleaner (though more expensive).

Also, Apple ecosystem fans have their own path – but that’s a completely different price league. If you want to compare current tablet prices across stores, on Heureka you’ll find a complete price drop overview including availability and reviews.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

For 4,675 CZK, the Redmi Pad 2 Pro is the most sensible choice at this price point if you want a large tablet primarily for entertainment, reading, and browsing. The combination of a 2.5K 120Hz display, Dolby Vision, four speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a 12000mAh battery makes the basic 6/128 GB variant a strong contender. Just set realistic expectations: slower charging, a slippery metal back, and a missing adapter in the package are the price for that capacity and the price itself.

Do you use a large tablet mainly for entertainment, or also for work and notes with a stylus?