Xiaomi Mi Pad 3

Hits the tablet size sweet spot at 7.9-inches ; High-resolution screen ; Attractive design

Frustrating software and operation quirks ; Mediocre camera

Unlike the company’s smartphones and their lack of wide U.S. network support, the Mi Pad 3 is a premium Xiaomi product everyone can enjoy, and its screen is great for video and reading.

Crisp and Vivid screen ; Sleek and Premium design ; Long-lasting battery ; Smooth gaming performance

Currently not available in India ; No NFC ; No fingerprint scanner ; No microSD card slot

Design and build ; If you like the design and build quality of the iPad mini, you will like the way this looks and feels. ; Performance ; Yes, it's a Mediatek processor, but during my month of testing it's been quite a solid performer. ; Display ; The...

Speakers ; They sound ok, but their placement is lousy. ; Capacitive buttons ; Come on, even Samsung gave those up. ; Software ; Running Android 7.0, but key features are missing. ; No fingerprint reader ; This is something that's become a standard...

It's common knowledge that global tablet sales are down. It seems we, as consumers, have figured out that very few people actually need a tablet. Our phones screens are getting larger, and our laptops are getting thinner and more tablet-like with...

It's nice to see another new Android tablet and although the Mi Pad 3 isn't majorly different from the previous model and is more expensive, it's still a decent compact device if you don't mind importing it to the UK.