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The Redmi K Pad punches the iPad mini in the guts
The “Pro” Android counterpart of the iPad mini
Android manufacturers have slowly caught up with their flagship-grade tablets that rival the likes of Apple’s iPad Pro.
However, some users want an even smaller tablet that’s similar to the iPad mini. Well, Xiaomi (or Redmi) came up with an idea that directly punches the mini tablet in the guts.
Lo and behold, the Redmi K Pad.
iPad Pro mini?!
The “Redmi K Pad” naming may sound lousy and basic, but inside, it packs a real punch.
Powered by the latest and greatest Dimensity 9400+ 3nm SoC, it promises powerful performance for such as a tiny tablet — with a very unusual center placement.
For context, it’s the same processor found in 2025 flagship phones such as the vivo X200s, as well as the OPPO Find X8s and X8s+.
That’s in contrast to the latest-gen iPad mini that runs the A17 Pro — which also shares the same chip as the 2023’s Phone 15 Pro series.
The large 12,050mm² Aluminum Alloy VC (Vapor-Cooling) Chamber definitely helps cool the tablet down by 25ºC when playing graphics-intensive titles.
Case in point: Xiaomi boldly claims that it can run Genshin Impact stably around 60fps.
It also boasts a 7500mAh battery with 67W Xiaomi HyperCharge support. The iPad mini has a smaller 5210mAh battery with slower 20W charging speeds.
Bigger and better
The Redmi K Pad is not bigger by footprint, but by screen size.
It has a bigger 8.8-inch LCD display (compared to the 8.3-inch display of the iPad mini).
Bezels are noticeably slimmer, making way for a better overall StB (Screen-to-Body) ratio.
It doesn’t stop there! The display has 165Hz refresh rate (vs 60Hz), clearer 3K Display Resolution (vs 2.2K), Pixel Density of 403ppi (vs 362ppi).
Pricing and Availability
The Redmi K Pad is available in three colorways: Smoky Purple, Deep Black, and Spruce Green (except for the base variant).
There are a plethora of configuration options in China to choose from:
- 8+256GB = CNY 2799 (US$ 390 / EUR 340 / GBP 290 / SG$ 500 / PhP 22,285 / INR 33,570)
- 12+256GB = CNY 3099 (US$ 430 / EUR 375 / GBP 320 / SG$ 555 / PhP 24,675 / INR 37,165)
- 12+512GB = CNY 3399 (US$ 475 / EUR 410 / GBP 350 / SG$ 610 / PhP 27,060 / INR 40,765)
- 16+512GB = CNY 3599 (US$ 500 / EUR 435 / GBP 370 / SG$ 650 / PhP 28,660 / INR 43,160)
- 16+1TB = CNY 4199 (US$ 585 / EUR 505 / GBP 430 / SG$ 750 / PhP 33,430 / INR 50,360)
We have to wait if Xiaomi decides to bring this pocket-friendly Redmi tablet outside the mainland.
News
TECNO will showcase the CAMON 50 and POVA 8 series at MWC 2026
Alongside a host of new AI Ecosystem products
TECNO is officially heading to this year’s MWC 2026 (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona, Spain!
Smarter phones, practical AI
Leading TECNO’s MWC lineup is the upcoming CAMON 50 series, the latest update to their imaging-focused smartphone range. TECNO’s new line of smartphones will introduce upgraded AI imaging features that promise smarter scene detection, improved image processing, and more creative shooting options.
TECNO is also positioning the CAMON 50 Series as more than just a camera phone, with AI tools designed to help with content creation and day-to-day tasks.
Also on display is the next generation of the POVA 8 Series. Known for balancing performance and style, the new POVA phones focus on long battery life, smooth everyday performance, and a refreshed design.
Beyond smartphones, TECNO will also showcase its wider ecosystem, including laptops, tablets, and smart accessories. The brand will highlight updates to OneLeap, its cross-device platform that makes it easier to share files and switch tasks across TECNO devices.
A look at what’s next
TECNO will also tease what’s coming next with a set of concept devices and technology prototypes — including the Tri-Fold concept last August 2025.
These concepts explore new form factors, interaction ideas, and imaging technologies, offering a glimpse at how TECNO sees the future of smart devices.
If you’re going, you can visit TECNO’s booth at Hall 7, Stand 7A40 from March 2nd until March 5th, 2026. Expected visitors can try out hands-on AI demos that show how TECNO’s AI features can be used for work, learning, wellness, and entertainment.
Enterprise
Sony teams up with 13 companies for sustainable global supply chain
Sustainability through introduction of renewable plastics
Sony, along with several companies, have established the world’s first global supply chain for the production of renewable plastics that can be used in Sony’s high-performance audiovisual products.
The supply chain consists of 14 companies across five countries and regions. The various plastic materials manufacture through this supply are slated for use in Sony’s products that will launch worldwide.
High-performance products such as audiovisual equipment involve a wide variety of plastics. The result is a complex supply chain that makes it difficult to visualize and manage the entire flow.
Additionally, plastic components that require high performance in terms of flame resistance and optical properties cannot be fully replaced with plastics from material recycling.
To address these challenges, these 14 companies have collaborated to visualize the existing supply chain for Sony’s products:
- Sony Corporation
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- ADEKA CORPORATION
- CHIMEI Corporation
- ENEOS Corporation
- Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation
- Hanwha Impact Corporation
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
- Neste Corporation
- Qingdao Haier New Material Development Co.
- Ltd., SK Geo Centric Co., Ltd.
- Toray Industries, Inc.
- Toray Advanced Materials Korea Inc.
Sustainability through renewable plastics
The new supply chain created will enable the production of multiple types of renewable plastics from biomass resources with a mass balance approach.
This allows Sony to proactively source raw materials for its products with quality, as well as properties equivalent to virgin fossil-based plastics.
Defining the supply chain also helps the companies track and document GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions data in a verifiable way.
This allows participating companies to leverage the data to advance efforts to reduce their carbon footprint going forward.
Sony’s initiative with a wide range of global partners is part of the “Creating NEW from reNEWable materials” jointly launched by the electronics giant and Mitsubishi.
It aims to achieve zero usage of virgin fossil-based plastics through the introduction of renewable plastics.
Laptops
TECNO’s MEGABOOK laptops are now available in the Philippines
Exclusively sold at Laptop Factory
With the launch of TECNO’s two MEGABOOK K Series in the Philippines (MEGABOOK K16s 13th and MEGABOOK K15s), they have also announced an exclusive partnership with Laptop Factory — one of the Philippines’ fast-growing laptop distributor.
This will further usher in new productivity solutions to Filipino professionals, students and digital consumers.
Two Ks for Dual Use-Case
TECNO’s MEGABOOK K16s 13th shines on its own way. Equipped with a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13420H processor alongside a max 32GB DDR4 memory and 1TB SSD configuration, this laptop can easily handle heavy workloads including multitasking, graphic design, even data analysis.
Its large 16-inch 16:10 Full HD display covers the 100% sRGB color gamut. Along with its 2.5W quad speakers, this MEGABOOK brings an immersive audio-visual experience. There’s also the large 70Wh battery — promising of up to 12 hours of use.
The TECNO PC Manager cross-device collaboration app exists for better harmony with your existing TECNO phones and tablets. And with the laptop running the latest Windows 11 version, it also has a built-in Microsoft Copilot AI key to further improve work efficiency. Despite all these ginormity, it manages to weigh at only 1.5kg.
Meanwhile, the MEGABOOK K15s is affordability is at its core. Its slim and light body is beneficial for commuting, while its basic configuration (suitable for daily software operation) together with its long battery life makes it the perfect complement for students and budding professionals. This makes it a true “entry-level high-performance” laptop.
TECNO x Laptop Factory
Laptop Factory is one of the fastest-growing laptop retailers in the Philippines. They are known for their wide selection of global brands, abundant stocks, and know what the local market wants. It’s even recognized by other major laptop brands for its strong growth, competitive pricing, and value-for-money deals.
With this exclusive partnership, TECNO gets a direct path into the Philippine laptop market by tapping Laptop Factory’s well-established offline retail network. For Laptop Factory, the collaboration means expanding its lineup with TECNO’s high-quality laptops — giving Filipino consumers more solid choices in the productivity space.
Together, both brands aim to deliver laptops that fit the everyday needs of Filipinos — whether for work, school, or everything in between. All while growing alongside the country’s rapidly evolving digital market.
Buy a TECNO Laptop, Get a Free Phone!
With this exclusive partnership, TECNO and Laptop Factory are giving away free phones when you purchase one MEGABOOK:
- Buy the MEGABOOK K15s (SRP: ₱44,999) and get a FREE TECNO POVA 7 (8+256GB)
- Buy the MEGABOOK K16s 13th (SRP: ₱46,999) and get a FREE TECNO CAMON 40 Pro 5G (8+256GB)
From February 7 and 8, this BOGO promo is available Buy One Get One Free is available only at Laptop Factory QC Main Branch. From February 9 onwards, the said promo will be available in all offline Laptop Factory stores nationwide.
The number of free gifts is limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis only until February 15th.
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