Xiaomi has expanded its product lineup with the launch of the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro tablets, unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 17 series. Both models share a similar design but differ in performance, camera systems, and charging speeds.
These tablets have been announced in China, but should reach the global market later on.
The Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro feature an 11.2-inch LCD with a 3.2K resolution, 800 nits peak brightness, and a 144Hz refresh rate. The screens support HDR10, HDR Vivid, and Dolby Vision, while a Matte edition with AG texture coating reduces reflections by up to 70%.
Both tablets have identical dimensions, measuring 5.75mm in thickness and weighing 485 grams. They also include quad speakers with Dolby Atmos and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Xiaomi offers the Pad 8 and 8 Pro in Ice Crystal Blue, Turquoise Green, and Black.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Pad 8 Pro is equipped with the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and offers configurations with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. These chipsets make sure both tablets have flagship-grade performance, giving them the ability to convert into work PCs with a keyboard attached.
Both tablets run on HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 and include support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and USB-C connectivity.
Each model houses a 9,200 mAh battery. The Pad 8 supports 45W fast charging, while the Pad 8 Pro increases the charging capacity to 67W.
The Pad 8 carries a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing sensor. The Pad 8 Pro upgrades these specifications with a 50MP main rear camera and a 32MP front camera.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 is priced at $310 for the 8GB/128GB version, $350 for the 8GB/256GB, and $390 for the 12GB/256GB. The Matte edition is available at $380 for the 8GB/256GB model and $420 for the 12GB/256GB.
The Pad 8 Pro starts at $390 for the 8GB/128GB option, $435 for 8GB/256GB, $475 for 12GB/256GB, $520 for 12GB/512GB, and $550 for 16GB/512GB. The Matte edition begins at $505 for 12GB/256GB, $550 for 12GB/512GB, and $575 for 16GB/512GB.
These prices are for China only and will liklely change during an international launch.
