One of the most interesting Chinese tablets we've ever made full test is Teclast X98 Plus II and, although it is a more mid-range profile, it can be an interesting alternative to the tablet of Xiaomi if we are looking for something cheaper and with a bigger screen. We are going to see all the differences to take into account in this comparative: Mi Pad 3 vs Teclast X98 Plus II.
Designer
In the design section we find that the two have very similar lines, inspired by those of the iPad, although it is true that the finishes of the Mi Pad 3 are superior, especially since both arrive with metal housings but the presence of plastic is very evident in the X98 Plus II. As we have said on other occasions, this is precisely one of the points in which the devices of Xiaomi They tend to shine more compared to other low-cost ones, but it must be said that even among conventional manufacturers, premium materials in tablets of this price are a rarity.
Dimensions
Due to the difference in size, the comparison of their respective dimensions is not too appropriate here to give or take away advantages, but it does not hurt, in any case, how much we are sacrificing in size (20,04 x 13,26 cm cm in front of 24 x 17,6 cm) and weight (328 grams against 568 grams) to gain inches of screen. Regarding thickness, a more independent data, it can be assessed that the Mi Pad 3 is something finer6,95 mm against 8 mm).
Screen
We have already said that the tablet of Teclast has a bigger screen (7.9 inches against 9.7 inches) and that they are both in iPad format, which means that they both use the 4: 3 aspect ratio (optimized for reading). To this we must add that the resolution is also the same (2048 x 1536), which leaves us with a tie when it comes to basic technical specifications.
Unlimited
In the performance section they are also quite close, although the tablet of Xiaomi should have the upper hand when it comes to the processor, even if yours is Mediatek and not Intel, because it is much more powerful (six cores at 2,1 GHz vs quad core a 1,44 GHz). In RAM, yes, they are tied with 4 GB, which is all that we will need with Android and a figure that is quite adequate for Windows (it must be remembered that the tablet of Teclast comes with dual boot).
Storage capacity
The scale is tilted to the side of the tablet Teclast in the section of storage capacity, even despite the jump to the 64 GB that has given the last tablet of Xiaomi, because not only does it equal this figure but we also have the option of gaining space externally through a card micro-SD, something that is always appreciated, even when the internal memory seems generous at first.
Cameras
In the cameras section, the victory is very clear for the Mi Pad 3, whose technical specifications are difficult to beat, with 13 SM for the main and 5 SM for the front. The X98IIPlus, in any case, it is true that it is far away, with 2 SM in the front and in the back. The point is, however, that the average user probably never needs anything else.
Autonomy
In the autonomy section, the starting advantage is once again for the tablet of Teclast, whose battery has a much higher capacity (8000 mAh against 6600 mAh), but it is necessary to make an important qualification immediately and that is that it also has a larger screen and with the same resolution, so it is to be expected that its consumption will also be higher.
Mi Pad 3 vs Teclast X98 Plus II: final balance of the comparison and price
With the Mi Pad 3 we are going to have, without any doubt, much clearer sensations of being in front of a high-end tablet, something to which its finishes, more cared for, contribute decisively. It is also important that its processor is a newer and more powerful model, so it will give us better performance, and we have already seen it shine, in fact, in some tests with games in this regard. However, with prices hovering around 250 Euros is a more expensive option thanX98 Plus II, which is already around 150 Euros.
Not only does it have to be more affordable but it also has a larger screen and Windows, and this may not be the best tablet to enjoy it, but it never hurts to have the option. It also has in its favor that it maintains the type well in the multimedia section, especially with regard to the resolution, which is always what most catches our attention.