The REDMI Pad 2 9.7 4G is suitable for casual games and lighter titles, but it is not a strong choice if you expect demanding games to run smoothly at high graphics settings or high frame rates. Its display can refresh at up to 120 Hz; that is not the same as a game rendering 120 frames per second. Independent tests recorded much lower frame rates in games such as Genshin Impact.
Which Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is this?
This assessment is about the REDMI Pad 2 9.7 4G, the smaller model with Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. It is not the separate 11-inch Redmi Pad 2, so do not transfer performance claims or specifications between the two without checking the model. Notebookcheck’s review identifies its tested unit as the 4 GB RAM configuration (Notebookcheck review).
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What do the game tests show?
The reported results are individual device tests, not guaranteed performance for every unit. Frame rates can vary with the game, graphics settings, software build and test conditions.
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| Game or test | Reported result | Test context |
|---|---|---|
| Genshin Impact | 27.3 fps average at the lowest tested setting (9–36 fps range); 17 fps average at the highest tested setting (5–19 fps range) | Notebookcheck, 2026 (game test) |
| PUBG Mobile | 47.6 fps average (28–51 fps range) | Notebookcheck, 2026 (game test) |
| Dead Trigger 2 | 57.6 fps average (41–60 fps range) | Notebookcheck, 2026 (game test) |
| Mobile Legends | About 43 fps | YugaTech, medium graphics, GameBench (review) |
| Genshin Impact | 26 fps average | YugaTech, low graphics, GameBench (review) |
| 3DMark Wild Life | Score of 588; 3.53 average fps | YugaTech synthetic graphics benchmark; not a prediction of frame rate in a particular game (review) |
What does the 120 Hz screen mean for gaming?
Xiaomi lists a display refresh rate of up to 120 Hz for this model (specifications). Refresh rate describes how often the display can update; game frame rate describes how many images the device renders each second. A 120 Hz panel does not make a game run at 120 fps. The measured results above show why it is more useful to look for tests of the particular game and settings you care about than to judge performance by the display specification alone.
#1 Best Overall
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- 11" 2.5K crystal-clear display |2560*1600, 274 ppi|16:10 aspect ratio Up to 90Hz high refresh rate l500 nits (typ),600 nits (Outdoor mode Eye-care DC dimming TÚV Rheinland Low Blue Liaht (Software Solution) Certified Metal unibody | Graphite Gray, Mint Green, Lavender Purple Audio Quad speakersHi-Res Audio l Dolby Atmose communication wit ConnectivityWi-Fi 5 capability TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified
- 8MP rear camera l 1/4", 1.12um pixel size l f/2.0 / Front 5MP front camera 1/5",1.12um pixel sizef/2.2
- Helio G100 Ultra . Wi-Fi 5 capability / Bluetooth 5.3 / 9000mAh (typ) battery - MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra 6nm manufacturing process
Is it a good buy for the games you play?
Casual and lighter games
The results are more encouraging for lighter titles: Notebookcheck measured 57.6 fps on average in Dead Trigger 2, while YugaTech reported about 43 fps in Mobile Legends at medium graphics. Those are test results, not guarantees, but they suggest the tablet is better suited to less demanding play than to pushing demanding games at high settings.
Demanding games
Genshin Impact is the clearest caution. Notebookcheck measured a 27.3 fps average at its lowest tested setting and 17 fps at its highest; YugaTech’s low-graphics GameBench test averaged 26 fps. The difference between reports underlines that results depend on test conditions, but neither supports expecting consistently smooth, high-frame-rate play in this demanding title.
Rank #2
- WIFI Version, NO SIM CARD. GLOBAL VERSION GLOBAL ROM FCC ID: 2AFZZRPBFL Support Micro SD Card.
- 11" 2.5K crystal-clear display |2560*1600, 274 ppi|16:10 aspect ratio Up to 90Hz high refresh rate l500 nits (typ),600 nits (Outdoor mode Eye-care DC dimming TÚV Rheinland Low Blue Liaht (Software Solution) Certified Metal unibody | Graphite Gray, Mint Green, Lavender Purple Audio Quad speakersHi-Res Audio l Dolby Atmose communication wit ConnectivityWi-Fi 5 capability TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified
- 8MP rear camera l 1/4", 1.12um pixel size l f/2.0 / Front 5MP front camera 1/5",1.12um pixel sizef/2.2
- Helio G100 Ultra . Wi-Fi 5 capability / Bluetooth 5.3 / 9000mAh (typ) battery - MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra 6nm manufacturing process
Games between those extremes
Notebookcheck’s PUBG Mobile result—47.6 fps on average, with a 28–51 fps range—sits between its Genshin Impact and Dead Trigger 2 results. That spread is a useful reminder that “gaming performance” is not one number: a tablet can feel adequate in one game and constrained in another.
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Quick Recap
Best Value
- WIFI Version, NO SIM CARD. GLOBAL VERSION GLOBAL ROM FCC ID: 2AFZZRPBFL Support Micro SD Card.
- 11" 2.5K crystal-clear display |2560*1600, 274 ppi|16:10 aspect ratio Up to 90Hz high refresh rate l500 nits (typ),600 nits (Outdoor mode Eye-care DC dimming TÚV Rheinland Low Blue Liaht (Software Solution) Certified Metal unibody | Graphite Gray, Mint Green, Lavender Purple Audio Quad speakersHi-Res Audio l Dolby Atmose communication wit ConnectivityWi-Fi 5 capability TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified
- 8MP rear camera l 1/4", 1.12um pixel size l f/2.0 / Front 5MP front camera 1/5",1.12um pixel sizef/2.2
- Helio G100 Ultra . Wi-Fi 5 capability / Bluetooth 5.3 / 9000mAh (typ) battery - MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra 6nm manufacturing process
Rank #4
- WIFI Version, NO SIM CARD. GLOBAL VERSION GLOBAL ROM FCC ID: 2AFZZRPBFL Support Micro SD Card up to 2TB.
- 9.7" 2K 120Hz crystal-clear display9.7"16:102048 x 1280Refresh rate: 120HzTouch sampling rate: up to 180HzBrightness: 500 nits (typ), 600 nits (Outdoor mode)TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) Certified TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified
- Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 Mobile Platform6nm manufacturing processCPU: 8-coreGPU: Adreno 610 / 8MP rear cameraf/2.0, 1.12μm pixel sizeRear camera video recording1080P 1920 x 1080 30fps 720P 1280 x 720 30fps5MP front cameraf/2.2, 1.12μm pixel sizeFront camera video recording1080P 1920 x 1080 30fps720P 1280 x 720 30fps
- 7600mAh (typ)18W Fast charging (In box 15W)USB Type-C . Security AI face unlock / Wi-Fi 5 capability*Wi-Fi 5 capability may vary based on regional availability and local network support.*Wi-Fi connectivity (including Wi-Fi frequency bands, Wi-Fi standards and other features as ratified in IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications) may vary based on regional availability and local network support. The function may be added via OTA when and where applicable.802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz&5GHz, 1x1 SISO, Wi-Fi Direct, MiracastSBC, AAC, APTXBluetooth 5.0IPv6
Rank #3
- WIFI Version, NO SIM CARD. GLOBAL VERSION GLOBAL ROM FCC ID: 2AFZZRPBFL Support Micro SD Card.
- 11" 2.5K crystal-clear display |2560*1600, 274 ppi|16:10 aspect ratio Up to 90Hz high refresh rate l500 nits (typ),600 nits (Outdoor mode Eye-care DC dimming TÚV Rheinland Low Blue Liaht (Software Solution) Certified Metal unibody | Graphite Gray, Mint Green, Lavender Purple Audio Quad speakersHi-Res Audio l Dolby Atmose communication wit ConnectivityWi-Fi 5 capability TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified
- 8MP rear camera l 1/4", 1.12um pixel size l f/2.0 / Front 5MP front camera 1/5",1.12um pixel sizef/2.2
- Helio G100 Ultra . Wi-Fi 5 capability / Bluetooth 5.3 / 9000mAh (typ) battery - MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra 6nm manufacturing process
What to check before buying
- Confirm the listing is for the 9.7-inch 4G model, not the separate 11-inch Redmi Pad 2.
- Look for a measured result in the specific game you play, ideally using the graphics preset you intend to use.
- Consider both average performance and the reported range: a decent average can still include noticeable slowdowns.
- Treat the 120 Hz display specification as a screen capability, not a promise of 120 fps gameplay.
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