Xiaomi’s Tiny Pad, The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G, is Available in Nepal

In a world dominated by powerful iPads, Android tablets have managed to carve a niche, largely due to their affordability. Under its Redmi branding, Xiaomi recently launched an entry-level Android mini tablet—the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G—in Nepal.

What is the price of the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G in Nepal?

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G price in Nepal is Rs. 19,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant. It is available across Nepal through all major online and offline retail stores. Notably, this is the only configuration available in the Nepali market.

This entry-level offering from Redmi seems to be an economical version of the Redmi Pad SE launched last year.

Considering its price, expectations might not be high, but the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G offers an impressive spec sheet that doesn’t disappoint.

Let’s dive into the detailed specifications and features of the Redmi Tab SE 8.7 4G below.

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Redmi Tab SE 8.7 4G Overview

Design

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G boasts a polycarbonate build with a plastic frame and a textured plastic back panel. It is IP53 rated for water and dust resistance and weighs 373 grams. The power button and volume rockers are on the right, while the USB-C port, primary microphone, and 3.5mm headphone jack are at the bottom.

On the left is a dual SIM slot and a dedicated microSD card slot. The top houses the secondary speaker, completing the Dolby Atmos-supported stereo setup. At the rear, a circular module contains the camera and flash.

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G is available in three color options: Graphite Grey, Aurora Green, and Sky Blue. Its compact size and sleek design firmly establish it as a mini tablet.

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Display

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G flaunts an 8.7-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth transitions and an immersive viewing experience. The display is Widevine L1 certified and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

With a 5:3 aspect ratio and a resolution of 800 x 1340 pixels, the Redmi Pad Se 8.7 4G delivers a pixel density of 179ppi. While it may not win any awards for sharpness, it excels in other areas, such as its 10-bit color depth and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (software-based) and Flicker Free certification. These features make it ideal for reading PDFs and watching content.

The LCD panel on the device gets 2048 levels of brightness adjustment, peaking at 500 nits in regular brightness mode and 600 nits in outdoor mode. Despite sizeable bezels, the device achieves an impressive 84.41% screen-to-body ratio.

Hardware

Powering up the mini tablet is a 4-year-old MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, which is efficient enough for everyday tasks. However, heavy usage may present challenges, especially since Xiaomi has removed basic power user features such as split screen and multi-window. The chipset is paired with Mali G52 MC2 GPU, meaning casual gaming shouldn’t be an issue.

It comes with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM as standard. Due to the dated SoC, the storage is eMMC 5.1, which is decent but would benefit from UFS storage for faster performance.

The only storage configuration is 128GB, which is great and can also be further expanded up to 2TB via the dedicated microSD card slot.

Camera

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G houses a single 8MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p videos at 30 fps. While it’s unlikely to win any photography awards, it’s more than sufficient for document scanning and some normal photos.

On the front, there’s a 5MP selfie camera, ideal for video calls and online meetings.

Battery and OS

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G is powered by a 6650mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging via USB C 2.0 port, along with PD and QC charging. Despite supporting 18W fast charging, Xiaomi bundles a 10W adapter in the box.

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G runs Hyper OS on top of Android 14, similar to its larger and more expensive siblings, which is a plus.

Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G Price in Nepal and Availability

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G price in Nepal is Rs. 19,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant. It is available across Nepal through all major online and offline retail stores.

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G stands out as a strong contender in the entry-level tablet category, primarily designed as a secondary media consumption device that also handles day-to-day tasks. In terms of performance, it lags behind competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and the Lenovo Tab M8 HD.

It is a great multimedia device that’s easy to carry, offering decent performance and all-day battery life for most users. If that’s what you’re looking for, the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G is a great option for you.

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