Q&A How to choose between the latest Xiaomi and Vivo tablets? Is it worth waiting for the Realme 11?

How to choose between Xiaomi and Vivo tablets? Should you wait for Realme 11?

【PhoneAuto】In the past, when it came to tablet computers, many people’s first impression was the iPad from Apple, and many people even claimed that there were only two categories of tablet computers: the iPad and the other. However, with the increasing strength of Android chips in recent years, more and more manufacturers have launched Android tablets, which are becoming popular with some people due to their lower prices and decent overall configurations. Recently, Xiaomi and Vivo have both released their latest tablets, and many readers have consulted in the background about how to choose between these two tablets.

Xiaomi Tablet 6

Outside of tablets, as one of the few new machines to be released recently, the Realme 11 series, which will be unveiled on May 10th, has also received a lot of attention. From its positioning, the price of this machine should be below 2000 yuan, which is one of the most fiercely competitive price ranges among domestic mobile phone manufacturers today. So some readers who want to change their phones recently ask, “Is it really worth waiting for the Realme 11 series?”

For those who want to play games, several new gaming laptops recently released have made people unable to resist the urge to upgrade their devices. With the decline of the mining craze, the prices in the notebook market have gradually returned to normal. Some readers have asked what are the latest gaming laptops worth recommending within their budget of 10,000 yuan?

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Of course, if your budget is not that high, it doesn’t matter. You can still choose cheaper gaming devices like the Switch, especially now that Nintendo’s latest blockbuster game, “The Legend of Zelda: The King’s Tears,” is about to go on sale on May 12th. Many players who previously wanted to experience the Switch have a stronger desire to buy it for the game. But is it really worth buying the Switch for just one game?

1. How to choose between Xiaomi Pad 6 and vivo Pad 2? 2. Is realme 11 worth waiting for if I want to change to a phone around 2,000 yuan? 3. What gaming laptops can be selected with a budget of less than 10,000 yuan? 4. Is it necessary to buy a Switch for “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”?

1. How to choose between Xiaomi Pad 6 and vivo Pad 2?

Xiaomi Pad 6 and vivo Pad 2 are two recently released Android tablets that have received a lot of attention. They both have high performance, high refresh rate, and high sound quality, but they also have their own advantages. So, which tablet is more suitable for you? Below, we will compare them one by one from aspects such as screen size, performance configuration, battery, and charging speed, so that you can understand their respective characteristics.

1. Screen size and ratio

In terms of screen size, both Xiaomi Pad 6 and vivo Pad 2 use LCD screens, but their screen sizes and ratios are different. Xiaomi Pad 6 uses an 11-inch LCD full-screen display with a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz and can display 1 billion colors. Vivo Pad2 uses a larger 12.1-inch LCD super-sensing original color screen, also with a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz, and can display 1.07 billion colors, which is better in color display.

Vivo Pad2 screen

In terms of screen ratio, Xiaomi Pad 6 uses a ratio of 16:10, which is very common in Android tablets and is suitable for daily entertainment and office use. Vivo Pad2 uses a ratio of 7:5, which is closer to the size of A4 paper and can provide a wider view, suitable for reading documents and files.

Xiaomi Tablet 6 series screen

If you need a larger screen and pay more attention to reading experience, then vivo Pad2 may be more suitable for you. But if you mainly use it for audiovisual entertainment and are more accustomed to the 16:10 ratio, then Xiaomi Tablet 6 series may be more suitable for you.

2. Performance and Processor Configuration

If you want to buy a tablet computer for gaming, then performance becomes very important. Xiaomi Tablet 6 series and vivo Pad2 are different in terms of processor performance. Xiaomi Tablet 6 series is divided into standard version and Pro version. The former is equipped with the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, which is built with TSMC’s 7nm process, while the Pro version is upgraded to the first generation Snapdragon 8+ with TSMC’s 4nm process, which has a significant improvement compared to the Snapdragon 870. Vivo Pad2 uses the Dimensity 9000 flagship processor with the same TSMC 4nm process, whose performance is higher than the Snapdragon 870, but slightly weaker than the first generation Snapdragon 8+.

Xiaomi Tablet 6 Pro is equipped with Snapdragon 8+

Vivo Pad2 uses Dimensity 9000 processor

In terms of memory, both tablets start with 8GB+128GB, and vivo Pad2 and Xiaomi Tablet 6 Pro can be upgraded to 12GB+512GB, which can meet the needs of most users. Therefore, in terms of performance, if it is only used for normal audiovisual entertainment, Xiaomi Tablet 6 can meet the basic requirements, while Xiaomi Tablet 6 Pro is more suitable for users who like to play large-scale games. Vivo Pad2 also has powerful performance and can also meet some heavy load uses.

3. Battery and Charging Speed

The Xiaomi Pad 6 series has a 8840mAh battery (8600mAh for the Pro version) and supports 33W fast charging (67W for the Pro version), which means the tablet can be used for a long time and charged fairly quickly. The vivo Pad2, on the other hand, comes with a larger 10,000mAh battery and supports up to 44W fast charging. In addition, Xiaomi has also introduced a deep sleep mode that can last up to 47.9 days, while vivo supports reverse charging in emergency situations, which can act as an emergency power bank.

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro Battery and Charging

vivo Pad2 Battery and Charging Specifications

In terms of battery size, vivo has a certain advantage, but Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro is better in terms of charging speed.

4. Conclusion

In terms of the camera, Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro has a 50-megapixel main camera with better photo-taking effects. It also offers a conference mode that can translate conference speech in real-time and generate subtitles. On the other hand, vivo has 6 speakers, which gives a more three-dimensional performance when playing music out loud.

If you need a high-performance tablet for audio and video entertainment, Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro may be more suitable for you. If you need a tablet mainly for reading and have higher requirements for audio output, vivo Pad2 has an advantage in display ratio. If you just need a tablet that is not too powerful but can meet daily needs, Xiaomi Pad 6 starting at 1999 yuan is more suitable for you.

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II. Want to change to a phone around 2,000 yuan, is the realme 11 worth waiting for?

The realme 11 series is the latest product from realme mobile phones, positioned as a flagship with superior imaging capabilities. It will be officially released at 16:00 on May 10th. The series has three new models: realme 11, realme 11 Pro, and realme 11 Pro+.

Realme 11 series

The design of the realme 11 series is very stylish, with a curved screen on the front and back. The front is a centrally punched OLED screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming. The back is made of high-end suede material, with a unique thick line and a circular camera module. The series comes in two colors: Sunrise City and Moonlight Sea. Sunrise City was co-designed by Matteo Menotto, a former GUCCI print designer, and has three luxury-grade processes.

Realme 11 series screen

The biggest highlight of the realme 11 series is its imaging performance. The series will be the first to use the new MediaTek platform with a clock speed of up to 2.6GHz. The rear camera of the realme 11 Pro+ has a 200 million pixel main camera, an 8 million pixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2 million pixel macro lens, supports OIS anti-shake, and 40x digital zoom. The realme 11 Pro+ can also easily take pictures of the moon. The official has already released some sample photos taken by the phone, and the images reflect its telephoto performance is worth looking forward to.

Realme 11 series camera sample photo

In terms of battery life, the realme 11 series is also good. According to the configuration of the realme 11 Pro+, it may still have a built-in 5000mAh battery and support 67W fast charging. Considering that the realme GT Neo5 SE has already used 100W fast charging, it is very likely that the realme 11 Pro+ will also support this charging specification.

In summary, the realme 11 series is a level-up phone that combines beauty, performance, imaging, and battery life. It is expected to be priced around 1000-2000 yuan. If you have high requirements for phone photography but a limited budget, then the realme 11 series may be worth waiting for.

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3. What gaming laptops are available for a budget of 10,000 yuan or less?

Recently, many manufacturers have released their latest 2023 gaming laptops, prompting readers to ask in the background: with a budget of 10,000 yuan, what performance-oriented gaming laptops are available that can handle mainstream 3A games smoothly? In response to this question, CNMO believes that the following products are currently good choices:

Lenovo Legion R9000P 2023

As Lenovo’s flagship gaming laptop series, the Legion R9000P 2023 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen R7-7745HX processor, featuring the latest Zen 4 core, with 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.1GHz turbo frequency, and 40MB cache. Although its performance has improved compared to the previous generation 6800H, it still lags behind the 13th generation Intel i7 and i9.

Lenovo Legion R9000P 2023

For gaming laptops, a powerful graphics card is essential. This laptop is equipped with an NVIDIA RTX 4060 discrete graphics card with 8GB of VRAM, which supports the latest DLSS3.0 technology, and can run most 3A games without any problems. In terms of the screen, it has a 16-inch display with a resolution of 2560×1600, a refresh rate of 240Hz, a response time of 3ms, a maximum brightness of 500 nits, and a 10-bit color depth, offering excellent display performance.

In addition, the Lenovo Legion R9000P 2023 comes with 16GB DDR5 5200 memory and a 1TB PCle 4.0 solid-state drive as standard, supports direct connection to discrete graphics and WiFi 6E, and at a price of 8999 yuan, it has a good price-performance ratio compared to similar configuration models from other top brands.

HP Omen 9

As HP’s flagship gaming laptop brand, Omen 9 offers multiple configurations for players to choose from. In terms of CPU, the machine offers three different processors with different specifications: 13th generation Core i5-13500HX, i7-13700HX, and i9-13900HX. In terms of graphics cards, it also offers four different mobile products with different positioning: RTX4050, RTX4060, RTX4070, and RTX4080, giving users a variety of choices.

HP Omen 9

In terms of the screen, the Omen 9 is equipped with a 16.1-inch 16:9 screen, which is divided into two resolutions: 1080P and 2.5K, with refresh rates of 165Hz and 240Hz, respectively, depending on the configuration. However, this screen is somewhat lacking in brightness, with a maximum brightness of only 300 nits.

In other aspects, the machine offers two memory sizes: 16GB and 32GB, and two hard drive capacities: 512GB and 1TB. If you have certain requirements for running large games, we recommend the i9+RTX4060 version. Compared with the Lenovo rescuer R9000P 2023, the current price of both is 8999 yuan. However, the Omen 9 has stronger CPU performance, while the rescuer has a more reasonable screen maximum brightness and keyboard layout.

Other high-cost-effective brands

In addition to Lenovo and HP, the two major first-tier brands, this year’s gaming laptop market also has many high-cost-effective third and fourth-tier brands, such as Mechrevo, Hasee, and Colorful. Among them, Mechrevo Aurora Pro, Jiaolong 16K, Hasee War God Z8D6, and Colorful Jiangxing 15 and other brands have launched dessert-level gaming laptops, and the prices are basically within 7500 yuan, with very high cost performance.

Mechrevo Jiaolong 16K

However, compared to first-tier brands, the coverage of after-sales service of these second-, third-, and fourth-tier brands is not as wide. Therefore, if you want to have your computer repaired under warranty, it may be more troublesome, and may be more suitable for players with certain hands-on ability.

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4. Is it necessary to buy a Switch for “The Legend of Zelda 2”?

Even if you have not played Switch, you may have heard of the name of “The Legend of Zelda”. “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” is the latest action-adventure game developed by Nintendo, which is the 19th game in the “The Legend of Zelda” series and the sequel to “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. The new game will be released on the Nintendo Switch platform on May 12, 2023. This game is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated masterpieces on the Switch platform this year, and it is also a sequel that fans of the Zelda series have been looking forward to for a long time. So, is it necessary for players who have not purchased Switch to buy this console now?

Nintendo Switch console

There may not be a clear answer to this question, because everyone’s needs and preferences are different. However, we can analyze it from the following aspects.

“The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom”

Game selection: In addition to “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” on the Switch platform, there are many other excellent games, such as “Xenoblade Chronicles 3”, “Kirby: Exploration and Discovery”, “Metrod: Survival Fear” and so on. You can enjoy the fun they bring through Switch. In addition, Switch also has many exclusive or first-release games, such as “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”, “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”, “Pokemon” and so on. If these games attract you, then Switch is the platform you have to choose.

Price: The current price of Switch in China is about 2,000 yuan, while the Switch OLED version is about 2,500 yuan. Compared to other mainstream platforms such as PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the price of Switch is much cheaper. Moreover, there are many discount activities and packages for Switch to choose from, which can save you some expenses. Therefore, for those who want to buy a game console, Switch can be said to have a good price.

Switch

Hardware performance: Due to the lack of updates for many years, the hardware performance of Switch is much worse than other mainstream platforms, which also greatly affects its game resolution and frame rate performance. If you have high requirements for picture quality and fluency, then Switch may not meet your requirements. Moreover, Switch has not yet launched a 4K version or a Pro version, so if you want more powerful hardware performance, you can also choose to wait for the upgrade.

Portability: The biggest feature of Switch is that it can be switched to handheld mode or desktop mode anytime, anywhere. If you often go out or travel, Switch can allow you to enjoy games during the journey. Switch also supports multiplayer and split controllers, which allows you to play games with friends or family members. If you like this kind of portable and social experience, then Switch is very suitable for you.

Switch multiplayer games

In summary, whether it is necessary to buy Switch now depends on your own needs and preferences. If you are interested in games on the Switch platform, do not mind the price and hardware performance, and like the portable and social experience, then buying Switch now can allow you to enjoy the fun they bring in advance. Of course, before purchasing, you can also go to a nearby Switch experience store or game store to try it out and see if you really like Switch before making a decision.

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1. How to choose between Xiaomi Pad 6 series and vivo Pad2?

Xiaomi Pad 6 series and vivo Pad2 are two recently released Android tablets that have attracted a lot of attention. They both have high performance, high refresh rate, and high sound quality, but they also have their own advantages. So, which one is more suitable for you? Below, we will compare them in terms of screen size, performance configuration, battery, and charging speed, so that you can understand their respective characteristics.

2. Screen size and ratio

In terms of screen size, both Xiaomi Pad 6 series and vivo Pad2 use LCD screens, but their screen sizes and ratios are different. Xiaomi Pad 6 series uses an 11-inch LCD full-screen display with a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz and can display 1 billion colors. Vivo Pad2, on the other hand, uses a larger 12.1-inch LCD ultra-sense original color screen, also with a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz, and can display 1.07 billion colors, which is better in color display.

vivo Pad2 screen

In terms of screen ratio, Xiaomi Pad 6 series uses a 16:10 ratio, which is very common in Android tablets and is suitable for daily entertainment and office use. Vivo Pad2 uses a 7:5 ratio, which is closer to the size of A4 paper and can provide a wider view, suitable for reading documents and files.

Xiaomi Pad 6 series screen

If you need a larger screen and pay more attention to the reading experience, then vivo Pad2 may be more suitable for you. But if you mainly use it for audio and video entertainment, and are more accustomed to the 16:10 ratio, then Xiaomi Pad 6 series may be more suitable for you.

2. Performance and Processor Configuration

If you want to buy a tablet for gaming, then performance becomes very important. The Xiaomi Pad 6 series and the Vivo Pad 2 differ in terms of processor performance. The Xiaomi Pad 6 series is divided into a standard version and a Pro version. The former is equipped with the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, which is built using TSMC’s 7nm process, while the latter has been upgraded to the first generation Snapdragon 8+ processor, which uses TSMC’s 4nm process and has a significant improvement over the Snapdragon 870. The Vivo Pad 2, on the other hand, uses the flagship Dimensity 9000 processor, which also uses TSMC’s 4nm process. Its performance is better than the Snapdragon 870, but slightly weaker than the first generation Snapdragon 8+.

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro equipped with Snapdragon 8+

Vivo Pad 2 uses Dimensity 9000 processor

In terms of memory, both tablets start at 8GB+128GB, with the Vivo Pad 2 and Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro offering a maximum of 12GB+512GB, which can meet the needs of most users. Therefore, in terms of performance, if it is only used for ordinary audio and video entertainment, the Xiaomi Pad 6 can meet basic needs, while the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro is more suitable for users who like to play large games. The Vivo Pad 2 also has powerful performance and can meet some heavy load uses.

3. Battery and Charging Speed

The Xiaomi Pad 6 series has a 8840mAh battery (8600mAh for the Pro version) and supports 33W (67W for the Pro version) fast charging, which means that the tablet can meet long-term use and has a decent charging speed. The Vivo Pad 2 is equipped with a larger 10000mAh battery and supports up to 44W fast charging. In addition, Xiaomi has also launched a deep sleep mode, with a maximum standby time of 47.9 days, while Vivo also supports emergency reverse charging to the phone, which can serve as an emergency charging treasure.

Battery and Charging of Xiaomi Tablet 6 Pro

Battery and Charging Specifications of vivo Pad2

From the battery size perspective, vivo has certain advantages, but Xiaomi Tablet 6 Pro has a better charging speed.

4. Conclusion

In terms of the camera, Xiaomi Tablet 6 Pro has a 50-megapixel rear main camera, which has better photo-taking effects. It also offers a conference mode that can translate conference speech in real-time and generate subtitles. Vivo, on the other hand, has 6 speakers and provides a more three-dimensional external sound performance compared to Xiaomi.

If you need a high-performance audio-visual entertainment tablet, Xiaomi Tablet 6 Pro may be more suitable for you. If you mainly use it for reading e-books and have requirements for external sound, then vivo Pad2 has an advantage in display ratio. If you only need a tablet that is not so powerful but can meet daily needs, Xiaomi Tablet 6 starting from 1999 yuan is more suitable for you.

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