Xiaomi Mi Pad is the most similar Chinese iPad Mini clone. Miniature Office: Microsoft Surface Pro

When it comes about tablets, many people think of an image of an iPad like iPad Air 2: small stand-alone device With touch screen and strict mobile interface ideal for personal entertainment, reading media mass media and dealing with everyday affairs. However, this is not the only option when it comes to choosing a tablet. Here are some of the options you might prefer to this product.

Outwardly, they can even be confused. Both devices offer 9.7-inch displays. Galaxy Tab S2 will also appeal to those who prefer Android over the iOS ecosystem.

Also, both tablets have similar dimensions and an aluminum body structure. Only Samsung has made its device 8 percent thinner and slightly lighter due to the plastic insert on the back. But more importantly, the South Korean manufacturer offers more beautiful screen thanks to the AMOLED panel. The opponent's LCD panel does not produce such bright, vibrant colors.

The difference is also in the price. The complete Tab S2 goes for $ 499, while the competitor goes for $ 529. It's about the Wi-Fi + cellular module options. More importantly, Samsung is expected to launch new version this tablet later this month. So the price of the predecessor will fall.

Pixel C is a tablet from Google. It should not be confused with the Pixel line of smartphones. This is a tablet high class with a frightening $ 599 price tag. For this price, you get an all-metal chassis, a 10.2-inch display with 308ppi resolution, and a clean operating room. Android system with the latest updates.

The only thing that scares off the tablet is its high price. But this does not prevent it from having many universal benefits. For connoisseurs and fans Android Google like it.

And if you don't want to leave the iOS ecosystem, then Apple can offer a mini-iPad. It is slower and smaller than its older brother, but also cheaper. So, if you need a device with a smaller size, this option may appeal. The A8X processor was replaced by the A8, lowering the price tag to $ 269 for the Wi-Fi-only version or to $ 399 for Wi-Fi version+ mobile module.

9.7-inch iPad Pro Is, in fact, iPad update 2 Air. Only the price will scare you even more than the Android options offer. After all, for $ 599 you will only get the Wi-Fi version, and $ 729 will already be asked for the Wi-Fi + mobile module.

The iPad Pro has the same form factor as the iPad 2 Air, but the internals are more interesting. They inherited the gadget from the older brother - the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. This means the iPad Pro is trying to reach laptop level. Of course, if you find a "laptop" with 32GB of storage (double the size of the iPad Air 2). The tablet also supports a stylus Apple Pencil and Smart keyboard Keyboard (sold separately for $ 99 and $ 150 respectively. These devices can help you make a tablet hybrid with the makings of a laptop. This is the only device on the list that can offer a 2-in-1 form factor.

Did you think Samsung is copying the iPad? Nothing like this! The famous Chinese took over the cloning of the iPad Xiaomi company... And it turned out very similar to her. Recently introduced Mi Pad- on the this moment the closest, both in design and in characteristics clone iPad Mini. Let's take a close look at the most interesting analogue iPad Mini with Retina Display!

Design and operating system

The Xiaomi Mi Pad is very similar to the iPad Mini in appearance. The tablet works on Android 4.4, but converted for visual iOS style 7. The MIUI system has many pre-installed useful applications, including WPS Office — office application for working with documents and compatible with Microsoft Office... Promised constant renewal operating system.

Like the iPhone 5C, the Mi Pad comes in several colors: black, white, pink, blue, green and yellow.

The photo below shows the charging and speakers.

That's how much fun you can lay out tablets if you buy a dozen Mi Pads.

Xiaomi Mi Pad specifications

Qualitative IPS screen 7.9 inches with a resolution of 2048 by 1536. The screen is protected by Corning glass Gorilla Glass 3. This is the first "Non-iPad" tablet to feature this high resolution.

In Mi Pad, the quad-core Tegra K1 processor is the cutting edge mobile processor from NVIDIA with clock frequency 2.2 GHz. According to the tests, then NVIDIA performance Tegra K1 is 1.5-2 times larger than Apple A7. The processor has not yet been implemented anywhere, so we take our word for it.

RAM Mi Pad - 2 gigabytes.

The tablet will be delivered in only two versions: 16 gigabytes and 64 gigabytes. There is a slot for Micro SD memory cards (support for cards up to 128 gigabytes).

Xiaomi Mi Pad has an 8-megapixel rear-camera that allows you to shoot both high-quality pictures and Full HD video. On the front is a 5 megapixel camera.

There are modules: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.0, gyroscope, light sensor, proximity sensor and compass. The lack of 3G and GPS modules is striking.

Tablet dimensions 135.4 x 202.1 x 8.5 mm, weight 360 grams.

In Xiaomi Mi Pad lithium ion battery capacity of 6700 mAh (in iPad Mini 2 - 6471 mAh). As you can see, the battery is slightly better than in the iPad Mini 2, but this does not mean anything: no one knows how a battery with more powerful processor Tegra K1. So far, the promised time is as follows: 1300 hours in sleep mode, 86 hours of listening to music in the background, 11 hours of watching videos.

Video clip about Mi Pad:

The Mi Pad will be on sale in June 2014. Price:

• Mi Pad 16 gigabytes - 1499 yuan ($ 240 or 8300 rubles)
• Mi Pad 64 gigabytes - 1699 yuan ($ 272 or 9400 rubles)

Information taken from the official Xiaomi website: en.miui.com

Opinion Sputnik1818:

This is the first time I see such interesting solution on the Android base... By technical specifications there are almost no questions. Why there is no cellular module and GPS is my only question. The only thing that would stop me from buying operating system... Still, you quickly get used to quality releases in App Store and switch to tablets Apple competitors with their weak app stores, there is no desire.

Price - main feature Mi Pad. Even the first iPad Mini, which is now on sale, is more expensive in stores.

As a result, if I were now asked to choose an Android tablet, I would boldly point in the direction of the Mi Pad.

How do you like this miracle from the Middle Kingdom?

Updated in early summer, iPad Pro received a single-chip A10X Fusion system, increased screen refresh rate to 120 Hz and narrower bezels. The tablet is still one of the most coveted models on the market. True, not everyone shares the company's policy with its closed ecosystem and high prices, and competitors are not asleep. Better alternatives"Apple" tablet was included in the next collection of ZOOM.

Best iPad Pro Alternatives. ZOOM selection

What attracts the iPad Pro potential buyers? First of all, it is, of course, a corporate design, a stable operating system and a high-quality display. The performance of the tablet is one of the highest on the market - it is enough for games, working with sound, graphics or video editors. V Lately Apple positions its product as handy tool for creating visual content, so the camera is here also on good level, and optionally, you can purchase a stylus or keyboard. With all the advantages and disadvantages new iPad You can get acquainted with Pro 10.5, but we turn to its main competitors.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

Perhaps the best Android tablet for today can be considered the Galaxy Tab S3 introduced by the Koreans at the beginning of the year. The model is based on SoC Snapdragon 820, paired with 4 GB random access memory... In terms of power, the bundle is inferior to the iPad, however, in order to notice the difference in practice, you will have to try hard. The volume of the built-in storage is fixed - 32 GB, but, unlike the brainchild of Apple, it can be expanded microSD card... The 9.7-inch display is 2048 x 1536 pixels, the same as the iPad Pro 9.7. The pixel density is also the same - 264 PPI.

The main camera received a 13-megapixel sensor, autofocus and support for shooting 4K video. Have iPad resolution a little less, but there is optical stabilization- an undoubted advantage. The size of the sensor on the front module of the Galaxy Tab S3 is 5 megapixels versus 7 megapixels for the competitor. The battery capacity is 6,000 mAh, slightly less than the iPad 10.5, but the tablet lasts longer and charges faster. Maximum time, of course, depends on the load, but you can safely count on 8-9 hours. One of the advantages of the Galaxy Tab is the included stylus, for which Apple asks for an additional 7,490 rubles. It has the best sensitivity on the market at 4096 pressure levels (Apple Pencil has 2048), and the pen does not need to be charged, which is clearly more convenient. Optional keyboard cover available.

Microsoft Surface Pro

Fifth generation Microsoft tablets, which they decided to call simply Pro, without an index, provides best-in-class performance, comparable to notebooks or desktop PCs rather than to classic tablets... Depending on the assembly, the model may be completed Intel processors m3, i5 or i7, belonging to the family Kaby lake, and up to 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM, leaving both Samsung and Apple far behind. With the built-in storage, everything is very good here too. The SSD used in the design in the maximum configuration can reach a volume of 1 TB, and for expansion there is a full-size USB port 3.0, allowing the connection of external hard drives and various peripheries, as well microSD slot.

The 12.3-inch display has a resolution of 2736 x 1824 pixels. and a pixel density of 267 PPI. Large diagonal the screen is easy to use, especially professional, which Surface Pro is focused on, but it increases size and weight, making transportation less comfortable. With cameras, everything is not so rosy: 8-megapixel main and 5-megapixel front. Both with maximum resolution Full HD video, but the rear is additionally equipped with autofocus.

As an OS, Windows 10 Pro is used here, which allows the installation of full-fledged desktop programs, which is also a significant plus. Time autonomous work tablet is about 13 hours. There is the possibility of using a proprietary stylus and keyboard, purchased separately. In general, in all respects, except for the camera, Surface Pro is confidently in the lead. The only significant disadvantage is the price starting at 74,000 rubles and in the top assembly it exceeds 200,000 rubles.

ASUS Transformer 3 Pro

The next in line is the Transformer 3 Pro presented by ASUS at Computex 2016 - powerful tablet with a keyboard, made by analogy with Microsoft Surface Pro. The device is equipped with a 12.6-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 2820 x 1920 pixels. and high pixel density (275 PPI), comparable in quality to competitors. User comfort is also taken care of - Eye-Care technology reduces eye strain when working behind the screen. The proper level of performance is provided by Intel Core Choose from a 7th generation i5 or i7, up to 16GB of RAM. For data storage, a built-in drive with a capacity of up to 1 TB is provided.

The set of ports is solid here: USB Type-C and USB 3.0, HDMI, microSD and audio jacks. There is also a fingerprint scanner. There are two cameras: the rear one shoots with a resolution of 13 MP, the front one - only 2 MP. Also to strengths the tablet can be attributed to the battery, which should provide a whole day of autonomous work and can charge up to 60% per hour. Branded keyboard ASUS Transformer The Cover Keyboard with 1.4mm key travel is available in four colors at once. Also, the tablet is equipped with a hinged stand that can rotate up to 155 °. The branded stylus is offered to be purchased independently, however, its accuracy leaves much to be desired: 1024 pressure levels versus 2048 for the Apple Pencil.

Huawei MediaPad M2 10.0

MediaPad M2 10.0 has a diagonal IPS-display almost like the iPad - 10.1 ", but its resolution and pixel density are lower: 1920x1200 pixels. and 224 PPI. The tablet is built on the basis of the eight-core SoC HiSilicon Kirin 930, which is own development company, and comes with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. To whom this seems to be not enough, they can expand disk space microSD card. Despite the impressive number of cores, the combination of A10X Fusion and 4 GB of RAM will be more powerful, but the MediaPad copes with most tasks perfectly.

The rear camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels and is equipped with autofocus, the front camera is 5 megapixels. The numbers are comparable to the iPad, but the latter wins in the quality of shooting, and the Full HD video recording from Huawei versus 4K from Apple does not look entirely convincing. The set comes with the device stylus M-Pen, which recognizes up to 2048 pressure levels and is powered not by a rechargeable battery, but by AAAA batteries. It is noteworthy that the leader in production is engaged in its manufacture. graphic tablets - Wacom... The OS is Android 5 with EMUI 3.1 shell. There is also a dedicated audio path using the Asahi Kasei AK4396 DAC. The battery life of the tablet is 7-8 hours.

HP Elite x2 1012 G2

The new "hybrid" of Hewlett-Packard in its concept is analogue of Microsoft Surface, which means its performance is impressive. The tablet comes with an Intel i3, i5 or i7 processor and up to 16GB of RAM. For data storage, it is proposed to use the built-in SSD with a capacity of up to 1 TB. There is a full-size USB 3.0 port and a microSD slot. The pre-installed operating system is Windows 10 Pro.

The 12.3-inch display has a resolution of 2736 x 1824 pixels and a density of 268 PPI. The cameras here are rather additional function, therefore, they are not equipped with the largest sensors (5 Mp - front, 8 Mp - rear) and are inferior in quality to Apple. The Elite x2 comes with a keyboard, while the stylus, which recognizes up to 2048 pressure levels, will have to be purchased separately. The design is complemented by a battery, the charge of which on average lasts for 10 hours of operation. The tablet will go on sale in the Russian Federation in the near future - the cost is predicted from $ 1,100 (65,000 rubles).

Xiaomi MiPad 3

Able to compete with the giants of the industry and Chinese company Xiaomi, and primarily the cost of its tablet. For the price of 17,990 rubles, the manufacturer offers a six-core MediaTek processor MT8176, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, non-expandable, as well as a 7.9-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels. and a high density of 326 PPI - the indicators are more than decent, but working at such a small diagonal is not so convenient. The computing power of the MiPad 3 is very good for its level, but below the iPad Pro, Galaxy Tab S3 and Surface Pro.

The main camera uses a 13-megapixel sensor, is equipped with autofocus and supports Full HD-video recording, the front resolution is limited to 5 megapixels. In terms of quality, they are significantly inferior to the iPad Pro 10.5. The capacity of the built-in battery, which is 6600 mAh, with an average load is enough for 12 hours of operation. The operating system used is Android 7 with MIUI 8.2 add-on. The manufacturer does not provide for work with a stylus and a proprietary keyboard. Thus, for all its merits, the MiPad 3 should be viewed more as a tablet for entertainment, rather than professional use.