# Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro

> Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro Android tablet (Snapdragon 870, 6GB/8GB LPDDR5, WiFi 6) running mainline Armbian Linux via community port — a high-resolution tablet repurposed as a Linux device.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** Xiaomi
- **Board Type:** linux-sbc
- **Price:** ~$449
- **Product Readiness:** developer
- **CPU:** snapdragon-870
- **CPU Architecture:** Cortex-A77
- **CPU Cores:** 8
- **RAM:** 6GB/8GB LPDDR5
- **Flash:** 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1
- **USB:** USB-C
- **Power:** 5V via USB-C (67W)
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **SD Card:** No
- **Display:** 11" LCD 2560×1600

## Connectivity

- **Wifi:** 802.11ax (WiFi 6)
- **Bluetooth:** BLE 5.2

## Open Source

- **Firmware:** No
- **Schematics:** No
- **PCB Layout:** No

## Compatible Firmware

armbian

## Use Cases

- linux-on-tablet
- portable-linux
- mobile-development
- embedded-linux

## Description

## Overview

The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro is an Android tablet running mainline Armbian Linux through a community port, transforming a premium consumer device into a portable Linux computing platform. The tablet is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC — an overclocked Snapdragon 865 variant with a prime Cortex-A77 core running at 3.2 GHz and Adreno 650 GPU — paired with 6 GB or 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The Pad 5 Pro features a large 11-inch LCD display with 2560×1600 resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate, making it one of the more visually capable Linux tablets available. Wireless connectivity includes WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.2. The device has no Ethernet port, so all network access is wireless. Power is via USB-C with 67W fast charging, and a 8720 mAh battery enables extended unplugged operation.

With Armbian, the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro becomes a full Linux tablet, capable of running Debian-based workloads in a large-screen portable form factor. This makes it particularly attractive for developers looking to experiment with Linux on high-resolution touch hardware, or for building privacy-respecting portable devices without relying on Android.

## Where to Buy

- [Buy for $449](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsmarena.com%2Fxiaomi_pad_5_pro-11043.php&ref=openhardware.directory&product=xiaomi-pad-5-pro&source=md-export)

## Resources

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## Tags

`linux-sbc`, `armbian`, `snapdragon`, `tablet-linux`, `xiaomi`, `mobile-linux`

## Images

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