There are few tablets under 10 inches on the market today. The Realme Pad Mini therefore goes it alone, offering a decent experience for a low price, even if it means making a regrettable compromise on the definition of its screen.
The Realme Pad Mini is a compact tablet whose 8.7-inch screen diagonal is like a UFO at a time when competing models are getting bigger and bigger. For a contained price, the device shows overall satisfactory performance and provides long-lasting autonomy. But a tablet is above all a multimedia consumption tool, and with its screen with a definition limited to 720p, it makes a concession that is a little too visible.
Points forts
- Good autonomy.
- Neat finish.
- Expandable memory, mini-jack socket.
Weak points
- Screen only HD.
- Unsatisfactory photo modules.
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An alternative
Far from being a bad tablet, the Lenovo M10 Plus (3rd Gen) isn’t flawless either. It can easily be used as a family tablet, for young and old alike. Its screen is good, as is its autonomy which will delight more than one. But it shows its limits quite quickly, especially in terms of performance, which even if they are respectable, will find their limits in intensive use. As often with tablets, the photo section is to be reserved for videoconferences.