Xiaomi Unveils REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series tablets, merging portability with powerful performance

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 28, 2026 – Xiaomi today introduced its latest tablet portfolio, REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series, including REDMI Pad 2 9.7 and an accompanying 4G variant, REDMI Pad 2 9.7 4G, in Malaysia. This all-new compact version of REDMI Pad 2 Series brings a more portable option to users, together with all-round upgrades compared to the previous generation. These include a larger display, higher capacity battery, enhanced performance, and a slimmer design, making REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series ideal for immersive entertainment on the go.

High resolution, vibrant visuals, and silky smoothness

Determining the level of entertainment that users can enjoy on their tablet is first and foremost the screen, and with this, REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series delivers with perfection, offering the ideal blend of crystal-clear resolution, immersive visuals, and true-to-life colors on a large 9.7-inch display.¹ Images are sharp and clear, thanks to a high 2K resolution. Meanwhile, a wide color gamut ensures colors remain true-to-life to reproduce scenes in their original detail and vibrancy.

Also key to an ideal display is assurance, even with long periods of viewing. REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series comes with triple TÜV Rheinland certifications for eye-care, and up to 600 nits brightness under bright sunlight in Outdoor mode, for reliable viewing whether indoors or out. Meanwhile, scrolling through content feels buttery smooth with support of up to 120Hz refresh rate.2

High-capacity battery and strong performance for lengthy sessions 

Particularly for longer entertainment sessions, endurance is essential. REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series is equipped with a massive 7600mAh (typ) battery, capable of offering up to 1.7 days of use.3

Alongside the large battery to power entertainment sessions is a powerful Snapdragon® 6s 4G Gen 2 Mobile Platform. Boasting an impressive 34% enhancement in performance and a high AnTuTu score of over 400,000,⁴ this 6nm octa-core processor can achieve a clock speed of up to 2.9GHz, together with improved heat dissipation compared to the previous generation, bringing assurance during long periods of use.⁴ 

Refreshed interface design and seamless interconnectivity

Not only does REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series feature impressive hardware, but it is also equipped with Xiaomi’s latest operating system, Xiaomi HyperOS 3, in-box.⁵ With this comes a more intuitive user interface, including a refreshed lockscreen and wallpapers to unlock more customization options. Xiaomi smartphone owners can also enjoy the benefits of Xiaomi Interconnectivity, including a shared clipboard for quicker and easier copying and pasting between their phone and tablet.⁶ Meanwhile, Circle to Search by Google is offered, makiing image search simpler.⁷ 

Slim, durable design for ultimate portability

Boasting a sleek modern look at just 7.4mm slim,3 REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Series offers two color options, Graphite Gray or Silver. The 4G variant stands out with an end-to-end strip, which extends from the top to the bottom of the tablet, around its waterdrop-style camera module, and across its metallic exterior for a touch of class. Meanwhile, REDMI Pad 2 9.7 is equipped with a full metal unibody design for a more classic look.8 Both tablets are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly durable, having successfully passed over 40 rigorous durability tests.3

REDMI Pad 2 9.7 and REDMI Pad 2 9.7 4G are ideal for on-the-go entertainment, boasting a high resolution, a vibrant display, and a slim and durable design, together with cutting-edge performance, bringing another option to REDMI Pad 2 Series’ wide-ranging portfolio. 

Price and availability

REDMI Pad 2 9.7 series are now available in Malaysia in Graphite Gray and Silver in two storage variants.9 Starting today, both models can be purchased at all Xiaomi stores nationwide, on mi.com, as well as official Xiaomi stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.