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Expert reviews 3.0 (1)

Buyers who want a cheap, pocketable second screen for reading, streaming and travel, or a hard-wearing first tablet for a child.

Genuinely one-hand friendly at 8.7 inches and 370g, unlike most 11-inch budget tablets
6,650mAh battery stretches across several days of reading and browsing between charges
90Hz refresh rate makes scrolling feel smoother than the price tag implies

Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Blue

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About the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 is a small tablet built for one job: cheap, comfortable one-handed reading, streaming and browsing. At 8.7 inches and 370g it is closer to a large phone than a laptop replacement, which makes it easy to hold on a commute or hand to a child in the back of the car. The 1340 x 800 IPS panel is not sharp by tablet standards, but it runs at 90Hz so scrolling feels smoother than the price suggests, and Gorilla Glass 3 plus TUV Rheinland low blue light certification cover durability and long reading sessions. The 6,650mAh battery is the real draw, easily lasting several days of light use, and 18W charging tops it up without an overnight wait. MediaTek's Helio G85 handles video, web and casual games but will feel slow if you push multitasking or heavy 3D titles, and 4GB of RAM in the base model limits how many apps stay open. Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and microSD expansion round out a sensibly specified budget slate.

Expert Rating

3.0

(1 review)

Tech Advisor

Redmi Pad SE 8.7 vs Redmi Pad 2 - Key Differences

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7	Redmi Pad 2
Display	8.7-inch IPS LCD, 1340 x 800, 90Hz	11-inch LCD, 2560 x 1600, 90Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra (6nm)
Battery	6,650mAh, 18W charging	9,000mAh, 18W charging
Weight	370g	510g
Dimensions	211.6 x 125.5 x 8.8mm	254.6 x 166.0 x 7.4mm
Storage options	64GB or 128GB, microSD expandable	128GB or 256GB, microSD expandable
Cameras	8MP rear, 5MP front	8MP rear, 5MP front
SIM-free price	Not available	From £169.00

Frequently asked questions

Is the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 worth buying?

It is worth buying if you want a compact, lightweight tablet for reading, YouTube and browsing rather than serious work. The 6,650mAh battery, 90Hz screen and stereo speakers punch above the price. Anyone who needs sharp text for documents or smooth performance in demanding apps should look at a larger, higher-resolution tablet instead.

Does the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 support a stylus or keyboard?

No. Xiaomi does not offer stylus or keyboard accessories for this model, and the 8.7-inch screen would be cramped for note-taking or typing anyway. If you want pen input or a laptop-style setup, the 11-inch Redmi Pad 2 supports a stylus and is the better starting point.

How good is the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 for gaming?

It handles casual and older titles fine on the 12nm MediaTek Helio G85 with Mali-G52 graphics, and the 90Hz screen helps games that support it. Demanding 3D games will need reduced settings, and the 4GB base RAM configuration is the limiting factor for heavier multitasking.

Can you expand the storage on the Redmi Pad SE 8.7?

Yes. It ships with 64GB or 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage and has a dedicated microSD slot, so you can add a card without giving up any other function. That matters here because the base 64GB fills quickly once you download offline films and podcasts.

How long does the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 battery last?

The 6,650mAh battery comfortably covers several days of light reading and browsing, or a long day of video. Charging is rated at 18W over USB-C, so a full top-up takes a couple of hours rather than the overnight wait cheaper tablets often demand.

Should I get the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 or the Redmi Pad 2?

Choose the 8.7-inch model if portability matters most: it is 140g lighter and easy to hold in one hand. The Redmi Pad 2 gives you an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 screen, a faster Helio G100-Ultra chip and a 9,000mAh battery, which suits films, split-screen work and stylus note-taking far better.

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Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Specifications

General

Dimensions

211.6 x 125.5 x 8.8

Weight

375 g

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (cellular model only)

Operating System

Android 14, HyperOS

Colours

Aurora Green (Forest Green), Sky Blue (Ocean Blue), Graphite Gray (Urban Grey)

Radio

FM radio

Body

Aurora Green (Forest Green), Sky Blue (Ocean Blue), Graphite Gray (Urban Grey)

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

Primary Camera

8 , f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Primary Camera Video

1080@30fs

Second Camera

8 , f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Third Camera

8 , f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Primary Selfie Camera

5 , f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 1B colors, 90Hz, 600 nits (HBM)

Display Size

8.7

Display Resolution

800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Helio G85

GPU

Mali-G52 MC2

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal Storage

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE - cellular model only

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

NFC

GPS

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only

Battery

6650

Charging

18W wired (Int'l) 10W wired (India)

Other

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), compass