Xiaomi Pad 8 Series Debuts Alongside Xiaomi 17 Lineup
Xiaomi’s highly anticipated Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro tablets are now official, unveiled at the same event as the new Xiaomi 17 flagship smartphones. The latest tablets bring powerful internals, sleek designs, and top-tier display technology, positioning themselves as serious competitors in the premium Android tablet market.
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Stunning 11.2-Inch Display with Matte Edition Option
Both the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro share the same 11.2-inch LCD panel with a crisp 3.2K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 800 nits peak brightness. The displays also support HDR10, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, and full DC dimming for an immersive viewing experience.
Xiaomi also introduced a special Matte edition with AG texture coating, which reduces reflections by up to 70%, making it ideal for reading and extended usage under bright lighting.
Flagship-Level Performance
Under the hood, the Xiaomi Pad 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Pad 8 Pro, meanwhile, gets a serious performance boost with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, up to 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage, making it a true powerhouse for gaming and productivity.
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Camera Upgrades
Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro Camera Section. While tablets aren’t known for photography, Xiaomi has stepped up the game here.
- Xiaomi Pad 8: 13MP rear camera + 8MP front camera
- Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: 50MP rear camera + 32MP selfie camera
This makes the Pro model much more appealing for video calls, content creation, and casual photography.
Battery, Charging, and Audio
Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro Both tablets feature a 9,200mAh battery, with the Pad 8 supporting 45W fast charging and the Pro version upgraded to 67W charging for quicker top-ups.
To complete the multimedia experience, the Pad 8 series packs quad speakers with Dolby Atmos support, ensuring cinema-like sound quality.
Sleek Design and Software
Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro Both models share the same 5.75mm slim profile and weigh just 485g, making them portable yet premium. They run on HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, with connectivity features like Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and USB-C included.
Xiaomi Pad 8 & Pad 8 Pro Price and Variants
The tablets are available in Black, Turquoise Green, and Ice Crystal Blue color options, with multiple storage and Matte edition variants.
Xiaomi Pad 8 Prices:
- 8GB + 128GB – CNY 2,199 ($310)
- 8GB + 256GB – CNY 2,499 ($350)
- 12GB + 256GB – CNY 2,799 ($390)
- Matte Edition 8GB + 256GB – CNY 2,699 ($380)
- Matte Edition 12GB + 256GB – CNY 2,999 ($420)
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Prices:
- 8GB + 128GB – CNY 2,799 ($390)
- 8GB + 256GB – CNY 3,099 ($435)
- 12GB + 256GB – CNY 3,399 ($475)
- 12GB + 512GB – CNY 3,699 ($520)
- 16GB + 512GB – CNY 3,899 ($550)
- Matte Edition 12GB + 256GB – CNY 3,599 ($505)
- Matte Edition 12GB + 512GB – CNY 3,899 ($550)
- Matte Edition 16GB + 512GB – CNY 4,099 ($575)
Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro With premium displays, powerful Snapdragon chipsets, and sleek designs, the Xiaomi Pad 8 series brings serious competition to Samsung’s Galaxy Tab lineup and Apple’s iPad Air segment. The Pro model, in particular, stands out for its performance and camera upgrades, making it a great pick for power users.