Xiaomi REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series Debuts in Malaysia — Slim, Powerful Entertainment Tablet Under RM1,000?
TLDR:
- Product: REDMI Pad 2 9.7 and REDMI Pad 2 9.7 4G — two variants now in Malaysia
- Display: 9.7-inch 2K screen, up to 120Hz refresh rate, triple TÜV Rheinland eye-care
- Battery: Massive 7600mAh promising up to 1.7 days of use
- Performance: Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 with 34% performance boost over previous gen
- Availability: On sale now at Xiaomi stores, mi.com, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop
Immersive Display Built for Entertainment
The REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series leads with its display — a 9.7-inch 2K panel that delivers sharp, crystal-clear visuals with true-to-life colours backed by a wide colour gamut. Whether binge-watching your favourite series or scrolling through social feeds, the screen reproduces content in impressive detail and vibrancy.
Long viewing sessions are made comfortable thanks to triple TÜV Rheinland certifications for eye-care, reducing blue light and eye strain. The display also punches through bright sunlight with up to 600 nits of brightness in Outdoor mode — a genuinely useful feature for Malaysian users who spend time outdoors. Scrolling feels buttery smooth at up to 120Hz, making every gesture and transition on the interface feel fluid and responsive.
Battery and Performance That Keeps Up
Powering those entertainment sessions is a substantial 7600mAh battery, rated by Xiaomi to deliver up to 1.7 days of typical use — a credible claim given the capacity. Under the hood sits the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, a 6nm octa-core platform that represents a 34% performance jump over the previous generation. The chip clocks up to 2.9GHz and posts an AnTuTu score exceeding 400,000, with improved heat dissipation for sustained performance during longer use.
Software: Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and Smart Connectivity
The REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series ships with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, bringing a refreshed, more intuitive interface with new lockscreen options and wallpapers. For users already in Xiaomi’s ecosystem, interconnectivity features like a shared clipboard make moving text between phone and tablet seamless — ideal when researching on one device and typing on another. Circle to Search by Google is also onboard, enabling quick visual lookups without switching apps.
Slim, Durable Design in Two Colours
At just 7.4mm thin, the REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series is designed for real portability. The standard model features a full metal unibody for a classic, premium feel, while the 4G variant adds a distinctive end-to-end strip that wraps around its waterdrop camera — a touch of visual distinction. Both models come in Graphite Gray and Silver, and have passed over 40 durability tests, meaning they can handle life on the go without coddling.
Pricing and Availability
The REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series is now available in Malaysia across two storage variants, in both Graphite Gray and Silver. Customers can pick them up at all Xiaomi stores nationwide, on mi.com, and through official Xiaomi storefronts on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop. Exact Malaysia pricing was not disclosed in the press release — check with Xiaomi stores or online retailers for final retail pricing.
Our Take
Xiaomi has been steadily building its tablet portfolio, and the REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series feels like a well-considered entry at the budget-to-mid range. The 2K display paired with a 120Hz refresh rate is a genuine feature set uncommon at this price point, and the 7600mAh battery addresses one of the most common pain points with portable tablets.
For Malaysian buyers choosing between this and a budget smartphone, the larger screen real estate makes a compelling argument — particularly for students, remote workers, or anyone who consumes a lot of media on the move. The HyperOS interconnectivity features also give Xiaomi fans a reason to stick within the ecosystem.
The real test will be pricing. If Xiaomi positions the REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series under RM1,000 for the base variant — which seems likely given REDMI’s pricing philosophy — it will be difficult to ignore for anyone hunting maximum value per ringgit.
