A 9.7-inch tablet can offer a practical middle ground for readers, students, and users who need a larger screen without carrying a bulky device. Three options stand out with distinctly different priorities: two 120 Hz Android tablets and an older iPad Pro starting at Rp1 jutaan.
POCO Pad C1 and Redmi Pad 2 9.7 focus on smooth 2K displays and large 7,600 mAh batteries. The iPad Pro 9.7-inch instead brings a Retina display, four integrated speakers, a 12 MP rear camera, and support for the first-generation Apple Pencil.
| Model | Display | Memory | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| POCO Pad C1 | 9.7-inch 2K, 120 Hz | 4 GB/64 GB | From Rp2.399.000 |
| Redmi Pad 2 9.7 | 9.7-inch 2K, 120 Hz | 4 GB/64 GB | About Rp2.399.000 |
| iPad Pro 9.7-inch | 9.7-inch Retina | Not stated | From Rp1 jutaan |
1. POCO Pad C1
The POCO Pad C1 has a 9.7-inch 2K panel with a 2048 × 1280-pixel resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Its display carries TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, and Circadian Friendly certifications for longer viewing sessions.
It runs on the 6 nm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 chipset with 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64 GB UFS 2.2 storage. This configuration is positioned for learning apps, social media, light work, and basic multitasking.
The tablet includes an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera for simple documentation and video calls. Its 7,600 mAh battery supports 18W fast charging for normal all-day use.
Other features include stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, a 3.5 mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 5, and AI Face Unlock. A Shopee user identified as b*e described it as “lumayan bagus, cukup utk kerja yg TDK memerlukan spek khusus.”
2. Redmi Pad 2 9.7
The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 offers closely related hardware, including a 9.7-inch 2048 × 1280-pixel 2K screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It also has TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, and Circadian Friendly certifications.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, paired with 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64 GB UFS 2.2 storage. An 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera support online learning and video conferencing.
The Redmi model has a 7,600 mAh battery with 18W fast charging, stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 5, and AI Face Unlock. Its price is listed at around Rp2.399.000.
According to Suara.com, Shopee user kiki_ret considered the size suitable for children because it is not overly large and remains light to carry. Another user, enggaoktarinap11, highlighted its multitasking capability and smooth display.
3. iPad Pro 9.7-inch
The iPad Pro 9.7-inch uses a 2048 × 1536-pixel Retina display with True Tone, wide color P3, and an anti-reflective coating. It is powered by Apple’s 64-bit A9X chip and M9 coprocessor for productivity and entertainment applications.
Its 12 MP rear camera supports Live Photos, panoramas up to 63 MP, automatic HDR, and 4K video recording. The 5 MP front camera supports Retina Flash, while first-generation Apple Pencil support expands its use for notes, drawing, and document editing.
Four integrated speakers distinguish the iPad from the two Android models for video viewing and online meetings. YouTube user layarmas commented, “Kamera iPad Pro 9.7 inch pancen joss.”
The three models therefore serve different needs within the same compact screen class. Buyers prioritizing 120 Hz motion and battery capacity can consider the Android options, while those seeking camera features, four speakers, and Apple Pencil support can look at the older iPad Pro.
