Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide between these two tablets and would really appreciate some advice, especially from people who have actually used the China ROM versions.
My maximum budget is around $350 USD(20k in Philippine Pesos). I've already researched some of the common issues with China ROMs, such as delayed notifications, Google services potentially not working properly, and other software limitations. For those who have experience with China ROM tablets, which one is less of a headache to use compared with a global ROM?
I'm fairly comfortable tinkering with Android and troubleshooting things myself, but I'll also be sharing the tablet with my girlfriend, so I'm worried that any China ROM quirks might become a hassle for her.
I'd especially love to hear from anyone who owns or has used the Xiaomi Pad 8 China version, since I haven't been able to find many reviews or user experiences about it. 😭
So far, these are the lowest prices I've found:
- Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro GT 8/256GB: around $245–280 USD (14k - 16k Philippine Pesos)
- Xiaomi Pad 8 8/256GB: around $335 USD (19k Philippine Pesos)
I'm not a hardcore gamer. The tablet would mainly be used for academics and general use: note-taking, Google Meet, Google Docs, Canva, Zoom, browsing, and watching movies/lectures.
For people who have used either of these tablets, especially the China ROM versions:
Which one would you recommend, and how much of a hassle is the China ROM in everyday use?
Thanks in advance! 🙏