Xiaomi’s first ‘2-in-1 laptop computer’ delivers Snapdragon energy and Home windows 11

Xiaomi launched its Xiaomi Guide S 12.4, a 2-in-1 gadget operating Home windows 11 and powered by a Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor. It additionally comes with a Sensible Pen and keyboard, but it surely’s a pill first somewhat than a 2-in-1 laptop computer.

The 12.4-inch pill is provided with a 2,560 x 1,600 decision LCD touchscreen with a 16:10 facet ratio and as much as 500 nits of max brightness. Whereas there is a suitable stylus and keyboard, these are offered individually — which means the Xiaomi Guide S is barely a “2-in-1 laptop computer” if prospects buy the added equipment.

Regardless, we’re large followers of the Xiaomi Pad 5, and the Guide S 12.4 goals to be a step up with its Snapdragon energy and Home windows 11 OS. 

Xiaomi Guide S 12.4

The Xiaomi Guide S 12.4 can be accessible in choose markets, together with the UK, for £649 on Xiaomi’s web site (opens in new tab). It helps the Xiaomi Sensible Pen and Keyboard, that are offered individually. This makes the Books S 12.4 extra of a pill à la iPad Professional with a Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil when you do not add optionally available equipment. 

The pill’s 12.4-inch (2,560 x 1,600) LCD touchscreen is encased in an aviation-grade aluminum-magnesium alloy, with the show providing a 16:10 facet ratio, 500 nits of max brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut protection. That is just like the Xiaomi Pad 5, which delivered wonderful brightness and wealthy colors.

Underneath the hood, you may anticipate a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor that runs Home windows 11 OS, which means customers will get a full PC expertise somewhat than utilizing Xiaomi’s MIUI for tablets. It is geared up with an octa-core Qualcomm Kryo 495 CPU and Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU, and comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

You may additionally discover a 13MP rear digital camera and 5MP entrance digital camera, together with built-in Qualcomm Aqstic audio know-how.  Battery-wise, anticipate a 4,920mAh battery capability and 65W quick charging. Xiaomi claims it may possibly final 13.4 hours earlier than needing a cost.

It additionally comes with Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, with a single USB-C port and a helpful 3.5mm headphone jack. With dimensions of 11.5 x 7.7 x 0.35 inches and weighing 1.5 kilos, it is barely larger and heavier than the Xiaomi Pad 5, however makes for a slim and light-weight 2-in-1 laptop computer.

We’re to see how the Xiaomi Guide S 12.4 performs as a pill and a 2-in-1 laptop computer with its stylus and keyboard. Within the meantime, try an Android pill that is price the fee, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8.