Let’s be real: usually, when a tech brand announces a "collaboration," it means they took a mid-range device, slapped a logo on the back, and marked it up by 30%. But the Redmi Pad Pro 2 Harry Potter Edition, which just hit the scene, is doing something a bit different. As someone who demands 120Hz frame rates but also knows which house I’d be sorted into (Ravenclaw, obviously), I put this thing under the microscope.
The Unboxing: A Collector’s Fever Dream
Panda Wagon fans know that the box is half the fun. This isn’t a box; it’s a prop. The packaging mimics the Hogwarts acceptance letter, and it comes with a custom leather-textured protective case that looks like a vintage spellbook.
Pro Tip: The stylus that comes bundled actually feels like a wand. It’s got a decent weight to it, making it one of the few styluses I’ve used that doesn't feel like a cheap plastic stick.
The "Muggle" Specs (The Professional View)
Underneath the gold-etched Hogwarts crest, we’ve actually got a beastly mid-range tablet:
- The Screen: A 12.1-inch 2.5K LCD. It’s sharp, colors are punchy, and that 120Hz adaptive refresh rate means scrolling through the Marauder’s Map (or just your Twitter feed) is butter-smooth.
- The Power: It’s rocking the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. For the industry nerds: this is a 4nm chip that handles multitasking like a champ. For the gamers: it runs Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail at respectable settings without turning your hands into toasted sandwiches.
- The Battery: A massive 12,000mAh cell. I managed to get through a full season of Jujutsu Kaisen and a few hours of gaming without even hitting the 20% mark. Plus, the 100W fast charging is a lifesaver.
| Feature | Specification |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm) |
| Battery | 12,000mAh (100W Fast Charge) |
| Display | 12.1" 2.5K LCD, 120Hz |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB LPDDR4X / 256GB UFS |
| Audio | Quad Speakers (Dolby Atmos) |
The Fan Perspective: Detail is King
Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2.0 has been completely "Potter-fied." Every icon is custom, the startup animation features the Hogwarts Express, and the notification sounds are actual sound effects from the films. It’s immersive in a way that feels like the designers actually watched the movies.
Todd’s Final Verdict
The Pro Critic says: "The hardware-to-price ratio here is actually insane. You're getting a flagship-sized battery and a high-end display for a mid-range price point." The Fan Geek says: "It's a piece of the Wizarding World that I can actually use to play Zenless Zone Zero. What’s not to love?"
Final Score: 9.5/10 (Only missing a point because it doesn't actually fly).