Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 leaked photos and specifications indicate that it will be unveiled on Dec. 30. It will be coming out to replace Xiaomi Mi Pad 2. Here is a comparison of the rumored specifications, features and pricing of Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 with that of Xiaomi Mi Pad 2.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 vs Mi Pad 2: Design and Display
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 measures 5.22 mm in thickness and weighs 322 grams. It is packed with a 7.9-inch display that offers a resolution of 1,536 x 2,048 pixels.
On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 is expected to come with a larger display of 9.7 inches. Since it is a larger device, its thickness is rumored to have increased to 6.1 mm. It is expected to weigh 380 grams. The display is expected to support a resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 vs Mi Pad 2: Chipset, RAM and Storage
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 has intel Atom X5-Z8500 chipset along with Intel HD graphics under its hood. The processor is supported by 2 GB of RAM. It comes in two storage versions of 16 GB and 64 GB.
Intel's 7th generation Core M3-7Y30 processor coupled with Intel HD graphics 615 is expected to power the Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 along with 8 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive higher internal storage variants of 128 GB and 256 GB. Like Mi Pad 2, the Mi Pad 3 is unlikely to feature a microSD storage support.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 vs Mi Pad 2: Camera, Software, and Other Features
The Mi Pad 2 has an 8-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera. It was launched with Android 5.1 Lollipop flavored MIUI 7 OS. It does not feature a fingerprint scanner.
Xiaomi had released Mi Pad 2 in two versions. The 16 GB and 64 GB models run on Android 5.1 MIUI 7 and there is another 64 GB model that only runs on Windows 10.
The Mi Pad 3 is expected to feature an upgraded 16-megapixel camera with dual tone LED flash on its rear side. The front camera is also upgraded to 8-megapixel. It expected to house a fingerprint reader.
Like its predecessor, the Mi Pad 3 is also going to include a USB Type-C port. It is pegged to run on Windows 10, GSM Arena reported. However, there is no confirmation on whether an Android variant will be also made available.
The Mi Pad 3 will also come with an optional accessory - a keyboard dock that can be attached to the tablet. The specs of Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 along with Windows 10 suggest that it is built for serious work. Hence, the company may not launch an Android version.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 vs Mi Pad 2: Battery and Price
A 6,190 mAh battery enabled with fast charging feature powers the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2. On the other side, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 is pegged to include a mammoth 8,290 mAh battery, Gizmo China reported.
The 16 GB and 64 GB Mi Pad 2 running on Android were priced at Yuan 999 ($144) and Yuan 1,299 ($187) at launch. The Windows 10 Mi Pad 2 was also priced at Yuan 1,299 ($187) at launch. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 was unveiled in November 2015.
The 128 GB Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 is expected to cost Yuan 1,999 ($288) whereas its 256 GB variant is speculated to cost Yuan 2,299 ($330). The additional keyboard accessory is rumored to be priced at Yuan 99 ($14). The Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 launch date is speculated as Dec. 30.
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