Xiaomi’s New Budget Tablet Starts at AED 569

The Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 9.7 launched in the UAE on 26 June 2026 at AED 569 (4GB + 64GB) and AED 649 (4GB + 128GB). It pairs a 9.7-inch 2K 120Hz display with a Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 chip and a 7,600mAh battery—solid value for budget money, though it’s Wi-Fi-only and lacks cellular connectivity.

That is a lot of spec sheet for the price, which is the whole pitch with Redmi tablets. The question, as ever, is what gets quietly trimmed to hit that number. We’ll get to that.

How much does the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 cost in the UAE

The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 starts at AED 569 and tops out at AED 649, with both configurations including a cover. There are two storage options, both with 4GB of RAM.

Model	UAE price
Redmi Pad 2 9.7 (4GB + 64GB, with cover)	AED 569
Redmi Pad 2 9.7 (4GB + 128GB, with cover)	AED 649

The AED 80 jump to double the storage is an easy call — 64GB fills up fast once you’ve installed a few apps and downloaded some shows. Xiaomi hasn’t named UAE retail partners yet, so where exactly you’ll buy it is still to be confirmed.

What the display and 120Hz refresh rate deliver

The headline feature is the 9.7-inch screen with 2K (2048 x 1280) resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and an up to 120Hz refresh rate. That combination is uncommon at this price, and the 120Hz makes scrolling and supported games feel smoother than the 60Hz panels you usually get in the budget bracket. Touch sampling runs up to 180Hz.

Brightness is rated at 500 nits typical and 600 nits in Outdoor mode, so it should stay legible in UAE sunlight, within reason. Xiaomi has also stacked on three TÜV Rheinland eye-care certifications, covering Low Blue Light, Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly. Useful if you or the kids are staring at it for hours, but it’s less of a daily talking point.

Is the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 powerful enough

The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 runs on a Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, a 6nm octa-core chip clocked up to 2.9 GHz with an Adreno 610 GPU. Xiaomi claims a 34% performance jump over the previous generation and an AnTuTu score above 400,000, with improved heat dissipation.

Worth keeping that AnTuTu figure in perspective: it’s a synthetic benchmark, not a promise of buttery gaming. This is a chip built for streaming, browsing, light multitasking and casual games, paired with LP4X memory and UFS 2.2 storage. The comparison Xiaomi is drawing is against the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 generation, so this is a step up within the budget family. If you want flagship muscle in a slate, that’s a different conversation and a much bigger bill—see premium tablets in the UAE for context.

How long the 7,600mAh battery lasts

Endurance is the strong card here: a 7,600mAh battery that Xiaomi rates at up to 1.7 days of use, based on its own internal testing. Charging is handled over USB Type-C at 18W, which is steady rather than quick for a battery this size.

One thing to check before you buy. Xiaomi’s own disclaimer states that no power adapter is included in the box in certain regions, and where one is included, it’s a 15W compatible charger. The release does not confirm which applies to the UAE box, so factor in the possibility that you may need your own brick.

Design, software and the connectivity catch

The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 measures 7.4mm thick and weighs 406g, wrapped in a metal unibody back that Xiaomi says has passed over 40 durability tests. Slim and metal at this price is a fair result. Audio covers stereo speakers with Hi-Res certification and, refreshingly, a 3.5mm headphone jack that survives here even as it vanishes elsewhere.

Software is Xiaomi HyperOS 3 out of the box, with a refreshed lockscreen and wallpapers. Xiaomi phone owners get Xiaomi Interconnectivity, including a shared clipboard between phone and tablet, plus Circle to Search by Google. Both features need a HyperOS 3 phone and the same Xiaomi account, so the convenience is real but conditional.

Now the catch worth flagging. Despite the “4G” in the chipset name, the spec sheet lists only Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and Bluetooth 5.0, with no SIM slot or cellular connectivity mentioned. Read this as a Wi-Fi-only tablet unless Xiaomi confirms otherwise. If you need a slate that goes online away from Wi-Fi, this likely isn’t it. Cameras are modest too, an 8MP rear and 5MP front, which is exactly what you’d expect from a tablet at this price. For more sub-AED-700 options, see our roundup of affordable Xiaomi devices in the UAE.

Is the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 worth it

At AED 569, the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is a value play that mostly holds up: a 2K 120Hz screen, a big battery and a metal body for budget money is a genuinely strong package. The trade-offs are the ones you’d accept at this price, modest cameras, 18W charging and Wi-Fi-only connectivity. The two unknowns to nail down before buying are which UAE retailers will stock it and whether a charger is in the box.