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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 vs Xiaomi Pad 5
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 vs Xiaomi Pad 5 and Pad 5 Pro: Which one's better?

In this article, we'll take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 vs Xiaomi Pad 5 comparison to find out which one's better to buy in 2022.

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Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 series has some of the best Android tablets you can buy in 2022. They can't compete with the best iPads yet as Apple continues to widen the gap with iPadOS 16, but they still set a new standard for premium Android tablets. There aren't too many tablets in the Android space that come close to matching the general performance and user experience of the Galaxy Tab S8. If you're looking for alternatives, then we think Xiaomi's Pad 5 series has some solid options. It may not be easy to get your hands on the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro / Pro 5G, but if you're looking to buy one or if you're simply wondering how they compare with the Galaxy Tab S8, then you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 vs Xiaomi Pad 5 and Pad 5 Pro comparison to find out which one's better.

Android 13
Android 13 Developer Preview builds are now available for these non-Google devices

Android 13 Developer Preview builds based on the beta release are available from multiple OEMs for a bunch of devices. Read on!

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It’s raining Android 13 builds! Now that the Google's beta testing phase is over, we are all very excited about the launch of the stable version of Android 13. As usual, the Pixel line of smartphones are the first to gain access to the new software. However, other OEMs have also announced their own Android 13 beta initiatives in the form of "Developer Preview" programs.

Xiaomi Pad 5 with a gradient back.
Xiaomi Pad 5 comes to India at an attractive price

Xiaomi is also bringing its Xiaomi Pad 5 tablet to India, presenting consumers another option in the Android tablet market. Check it out!

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The tablet market has largely been dominated by the Apple iPad, and for good reason. Android tablet releases have been few and far in between, and it's just Samsung and to some extent Lenovo dominating the space. More recently, we're seeing interest from more hardware players, with Xiaomi launching the Xiaomi Pad 5 series in 2021. Now, the company is bringing the Xiaomi Pad 5 to India (alongside the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Mi TV 5A), giving consumers some more options in the tablet space.

Xiaomi Pad 5 will launch in India later this month

According to tipster Yogesh Brar, Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi Pad 5 alongside the Xiaomi 12 Pro later this month.

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After 3 years of hiatus, Xiaomi made a comeback to the Android tablet segment with the Xiaomi Pad 5 series launch last year. Originally exclusive to China, the tablet arrived in Europe in September. And now, nearly nine months later, Xiaomi is finally ready to launch its flagship tablet in India.

MIUI 13 featured
MIUI 13: Features, Rollout Schedule, Download Links and more from Xiaomi's latest Android skin

Xiaomi has unveiled the latest version of its custom Android skin: MIUI 13. Read on for new features, wallpapers, download links, and more!

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At a launch event in China on December 28, 2021, Xiaomi unveiled the latest version of its Android skin -- MIUI 13. As you'd expect, MIUI 13 comes with a bunch of new features and performance improvements, including new privacy features, a new system font, a bunch of cool wallpapers, and even a version optimized for tablets. Here's a quick overview of everything new in MIUI 13, followed by its wallpapers, rollout schedule, download links, and more.

MIUI 12 logo on Xiaomi device kept on blue background
Download: MIUI 12 stable update rolling out to several Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices

MIUI 12 stable builds have begun rolling out to several Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices. Head on over for Recovery ROM and Fastboot ROM download links!

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MIUI 12 is the newest big release for Xiaomi smartphones, perhaps even bigger than an Android version jump. Features on Xiaomi devices are dictated more by their MIUI versions than the underlying Android version, so a MIUI version upgrade is an exciting event. This article will serve as the central repository of download links for all Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices that have received their official MIUI 12 stable updates. We'll update it regularly with fresh builds!

Xiaomi Tab 5.
Xiaomi Pad 5 Review: A sleek and sexy Android tablet made for work and play

The new Xiaomi Pad 5 is an affordable lightweight tablet that packs an excellent display and speakers, but there are some drawbacks.

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Apple's iPads have dominated the tablet market for as long as they've existed. Android tablets, on the other hand, have been the butt of many jokes. This may be changing, though. After Samsung's excellent Galaxy Tab S7 last year comes the new Xiaomi Pad 5.