The Xiaomi Mi Pad is still a fantastic bargain. It works well as a portable entertainment unit and it’s unobtrusive enough that you could just toss it in a bag and keep it with you wherever you go. It works well for reading, watching movies, playing games, and browsing the Web.
It might not be as polished as the iPad mini 2, but it does come in at slightly more than half its price( and offers expandable storage) . If you really want an iPad then you’ll still buy an iPad, but for many people there is now a viable way to save a lot of money.