Xiaomi MiPad 2 Tablet Runs Android or Windows 10 on Intel Atom x5-Z8500 Processor for $156 and Up

Xiaomi launched their first MiPad tablet last year with an Nvidia Tegra K1 processor and running Android, and the company recently introduced an update with MiPad 2, with similar features to the original one, but replacing the ARM processor by an Intel Atom x5-Z8500 quad core “Cherry Trail” processor supporting both Android and Windows.

Gizmo China made a comparison table between the two model’s specifications which I reproduced and edited below.

Model	Mi Pad	Mi Pad 2
Processor	Nividia Tegra K1 quad core Cortex A15 @ 2.2 GHz	Intel Atom X5-Z8500 quad core x86 up to 2.24GHz
RAM	2 GB LPDDR3
Internal Storage	16 GB/32 GB + micro SD slot	16 GB/64 GB, no micro SD slot
Display	7.9″ (2048 x 1536 pixels)
Connectivity	802.11ac 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0	802.11ac 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.1
USB	micro USB	USB type-C
Camera	8 MP/ 5 MP
Battery	6700 mAh	6190 mAh
Dimensions	202.1 x 135.4 x 8.5 mm	200.4 x 132.6 x 6.95mm
Weight	360 grams	322 grams
OS	Android OS	Android OS/ Windows 10

So beside the processor difference, the new MiPad is lighter, and thinner, replaces the micro USB port by a new USB type-C reversible port, loses the micro SD slot, and comes with a smaller battery. I understand that MiPad 2 does not dual boot, but instead supports either Android (MIUI 7) or Windows 10.

MiPad 2 will launch in China for 999 RMB ($156) for the 16GB version (November 27) and 1,299 RMB ($203) for the 64GB version, available by the end of December.

Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)

Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.

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