Miui PC/desktop not as good as samsung dex in s6/s7 at the moment. Still work in progress. Apps like Microsoft word cant open in full screen unlike in samsung dex.

Other alternative

Realme pad which will launch globally tomorrow, price arround 200-300 usd. Midrange chipset but built in stylus just like samsung note series. No desktop mode

Samsung S6 lite also midrange chipset, stylus included, dex mode support. Price range rm1200-1500

Samsung s7fe 12 inch screen upper Midrange chipset, stylus included, free book cover/keyboard. Dex mode support. Price start from 1899-2k

Import set lenovo padpro 21 also quite good but netflix HD not supported yet which a dealbreaker for me.

my prediction

MIPAD 5 price

6+128 = 1399 flash sale/pre order =1299
6+256 = 1599

Marcyeo also tech reviewer/ youtuber bro. He probably comment based on review unit he received from xiaomi MY.

For me base model good enough unless u want to store all your photos and videos inside ur tablet which i dont recommend, my past experience with xiaomi phone in term of reliability not great, all last less than 2.5 year, anything happend to ur device high possibility to lost all data inside, so better store all your personal photos n videos on cloud or type C thumb drive or ssd drive. just plug and plug when when u want to view/need it.