After a long time of "Gugu", Xiaomi Tablet 5 Series was finally released on August 10. There are Snapdragon 860 and 870 versions, starting at 1999 yuan and 2499 yuan respectively. This is an update after three years, and it is also the first time that Xiaomi tablet is equipped with a keyboard and a stylus, which is expected to be productive.
parameter
6.85/6.86mm thick, 511/515g. 11 inch 2560x1600 120Hz LCD screen, 275ppi, peak brightness 500nit.
Xiaomi Tablet 5 is Snapdragon 860+8720mAh battery+33W fast charge, 4 speakers, 1300W main camera, 6+128 version 1999 yuan, 6+256 version 2299 yuan.
Xiaomi Tablet 5 Pro is Snapdragon 8708600mAh battery+67W fast charge, 8 speakers, with side fingerprint Wi-Fi 6， 6+128 version is 2499 yuan, 6+256 version is 2799 yuan, and 8+256 5G version is 3499 yuan.
The keyboard shell is 399 yuan, the magnetic suction shell is 99 yuan, and the stylus is 349 yuan.
Appearance and others
Xiaomi Tablet 5 series is a straight edge+plastic back cover, family's ladder camera matrix, and the white model will show pink and gold under the side light. The border width is normal, and the screen is surrounded by plastic washers. However, traditional Yineng, the screen and the rounded corner of the fuselage do not match.
There are four rows of speaker openings in the upper and lower frames, plus the Dolby logo, which is a wild and unrestrained Aiqiyi tablet. There are contacts of keyboard cover on the left border and magnetic suction module of stylus on the right border. It is puzzling that why does the tablet have four microphone openings? (2 on the right, one on the top and one on the bottom)
The workmanship is OK, but since 1999, the sense of quality cannot be too much. 515g, which is overweight in the same size plates, but it won't feel too heavy when holding it (perhaps the main machine is 236g Xiaomi 11 Ultra, which makes me stronger after long-term holding exercise?)
The peak brightness of the screen is 500nit. Like most domestic flat panels, it has oblique lines at close view. It is 11 inches 2560x1600, and the fineness is enough for use.
The most commendable one is the side fingerprint button, which is consistent with the normal power button in appearance, without any incongruity. The recognition speed is fast, and it can be set to tap to unlock without pressing. It has a good experience.
The Xiaomi Tablet 5 without Pro only unlocks the face. When the camera is on the top frame and the screen is horizontal, the face unlocking speed is fast and the angle compatibility is normal.
System and experience
device details
Setup Page
Although the UI is full of Apple's shadow, the dock bar does not display background apps and cannot call out globally, which is a pity. There is a small window mode on the Xiaomi mobile phone, and the split screen logic is similar to that of the mobile phone (split screen mode is entered in the multi task interface). In addition to left and right split screens, two additional floating windows can be added (if you continue to add, the previous APP will be squeezed out). After the system switches between horizontal and vertical screens, there are occasional small bugs such as text/element occlusion. In addition, the stability is good.
PC mode of stowaway
PC mode
There is no built-in MIX Fold PC mode in the factory, but Ku'an already has a "stowaway" method (install the extracted apk and generate a shortcut). In PC mode, there is a fixed taskbar, windows can move freely (a small number of apps can't be resized), and it is better to use side touch buttons.
For productivity, you can reduce the "minimum width" in the developer options to reduce the font and element size (but not so friendly to touch).
In actual use, it is the smuggled version of the PC mode after all. Without adaptation, there will be many bugs such as the station B video cannot be full screen, the elements are disordered, and the task bar automatically hides the logic. I hope that OTA will provide an official version of the PC mode as soon as possible.
Ku'an under the "parallel horizon"
For the horizontal screen adaptation of third-party apps, I don't know whether there are friends who open the door, Many apps open by default Parallel horizon The old version of Ku'an in November 20 can be used directly.
WeChat is a "small and beautiful" green software. Android supports the simultaneous login of tablet and mobile phone, but it can only be used vertically (this highlights the importance of updating PC mode as soon as possible).
In terms of performance, Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 860 (CPU part is consistent with Snapdragon 855+) ， The difference between single core CPU and multi core CPU is 25%, 20% and 40% respectively. At this stage, the performance is fully adequate (except that the Snapdragon 870 can maintain a more stable 120Hz experience), and the panel has large cooling space and stable performance release. However, because of the high screen resolution, if you need to play large games, it is recommended to use the Pro version of Snapdragon 870.
The tablet system has been streamlined, and it doesn't have to run the "small and beautiful" applications like WeChat all the time, and it doesn't often open the camera. 6GB of memory is enough. In actual use, except that native browsers often kill page overloading to save memory, Chrome、 Multiple applications such as Zhihu, Weibo, Ku'an and Notebook will not encounter overloading. But except that the 5G version with 3499 yuan is 8GB of memory, the rest is 6GB of memory, which is really a pity.
Accessories and productivity
Since the introduction of keyboard stylus on iPad, manufacturers who do not follow up seem to be out of tune. This has led many users to misunderstand the relationship between tablet and productivity. But in fact, including the iPad Pro, they are all "superficial productivity, inner love Qiyi".
The stylus is designed for a small number of users who are accustomed to writing or sliding left. For most students and office workers, the keyboard and mouse are more efficient productivity tools.
When you see the USB 2.0 interface, you should understand that it has nothing to do with "productivity". It can't be connected to an external monitor. There is no headphone port. Its expansibility can be ignored because the location of the camera and video conference are not suitable. The "productivity" here is limited to simple paperwork and pen scribbling.
The touch pen costs 349 yuan. The side is flattened and has two shortcut keys. The fixed ones are screen capture and shorthand key (the Xiaomi note can be used to switch brushes and erasers). I hope it can be customized later. If it can be changed to back, return to the desktop or customize the app, it will be more comfortable to use.
12.2g, moderate weight, replaceable soft pen head, hard keys, comfortable and moderate friction between the brush and the screen. It supports the full screen gesture of drawing in the bottom and side, as well as the design of triggering screenshots by drawing in the lower left corner.
There is no doubt about the charging performance of Xiaomi's native products. The 8-hour writing endurance is more than enough. The wireless charging is full in 18 minutes, and the charging is fast in 60 seconds and 20 minutes. The magnetic adsorption is weak, so it is unlikely to fall out when the body is swung. But it can fly off when the side is touched, so it should be carefully kept.
240Hz sampling rate+4096 level pressure sensing, enough hardware, but there is still a relatively obvious delay after the OTA on August 18. With handwriting correction, the illusion of "words become beautiful" will make you more willing to write, but the existing firmware is far from Apple Pencil, which is not suitable for fine painting and other scenes.
Xiaomi keyboard cover, 399 yuan, well made, single angle support, magnetic fixation, contact power supply. There is no battery and the keyboard is thin at the cost of poor versatility. 1.2mm key stroke, better input experience than many laptops. The self weight of the keyboard is not low, there is no F1-F12, and many shortcut keys are lost.
Shortcut keys supported by Chrome
The position of the win/Command key corresponding to the normal keyboard is officially called the "task key". There are key icons that Apple calls experts directly. The control center, notification center, back to the desktop, screenshot, lock screen, and multitask all have shortcut keys, but there is no shortcut key for fast return and application switching. I hope OTA can do something about it.
Long press the "task key" to see the list of shortcut keys that can be used in the current APP, and you can see a bunch of familiar shortcut keys in Chrome. If you are familiar with shortcut keys, Xiaomi's keyboard cover is relatively easy to use. However, there is no touch pad, and a wireless mouse must be equipped every day. Otherwise, raising the touch screen in the desktop environment is very effective.
After all, it is the first time for Xiaomi to make a stylus and keyboard cover. The price is cheaper than that of other manufacturers. We can't demand too much, but ordinary users don't need to worry about it.
summary
When a tablet takes off the mask of productivity and bravely reveals the heart of iQIYI, it is so pure and touching without any precaution or worry. All the above dissatisfaction with productivity and design was forgiven at the moment when Dolby 8 speakers sounded.
The actual sound effect is close to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021, and the loudness, level and sense of space that can be used in the square dance are enough to shock. At this time, there are only three words in my mind: "small steel cannon". The 500nit peak brightness screen is not strong when displaying HDR content, but it is definitely one of the most expensive iQIYI players at the same price with the sound effect and resonance of the body. 2499 is a worthwhile trip.
Xiaomi Tablet 5 and Xiaomi Tablet 5 Pro, The price difference of the same configuration is 500 yuan, mainly due to the difference between SoC, 67W charging, 8 speakers, side fingerprint and Wi Fi 6 The other memory specifications, depth of field sub camera, weight and battery are very small, so you don't need to care. If you want to play large games with it, or want to stick to it for several years, it is recommended to add money to Xiaomi Tablet 5 Pro. If it's just online class or iQIYI, close your eyes in 1999 。
Win 11 that can run Android APP
The core of "productivity" is software ecology:
Even the iPad Pro, which has been running hard for several years, is embarrassed to say that it is productive now, unless Apple will let it run macOS;
With the app adaptation and growth speed of Android tablet, the life cycle of Android tablet is as long as that of tablet, and it may not be able to see the productive day of Android tablet, unless Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 860 devices can use Win 11.
Instead of wasting human and material resources to get close to the illusory dream of productivity, it is better to take off the disguise, face the heart, embrace iQIYI, and do a good job of screen and display. It is unnecessary to buy pens and keyboards. Even if they were not designed at the beginning, the body can save contacts, magnetic devices and wireless charging modules, and reduce cost and weight.
The weight of the tablet with the keyboard cover has caught up with that of the notebook, but the screen adjustment angle is limited, and it is necessary to switch between screen touch and keyboard operation, and it can only run Android/iPadOS applications. Is the so-called "productivity" still necessary?
The modern tablet has been born for 11 and a half years. Many people forget that Jobs did the function demonstration of the original iPad on the sofa. The original purpose of tablet is to fill the gap between PC and mobile phone, and provide options other than desk and mobile. It is born as a content consumption tool "belonging to the sofa". It is no happiness to force tablet to become a content production tool.
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