Xiaomi has expanded its tablet offerings with the introduction of the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro, which were launched concurrently with the Xiaomi 17 series. Both of these models possess a comparable design aesthetic but are differentiated by their performance capabilities, integrated camera systems, and charging speeds.
While these tablets have been initially announced in the Chinese market, they are anticipated to reach the global market at a subsequent date.
Visuals and Form Factor
The Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro are both equipped with an -inch LCD display, delivering a resolution, peak brightness of up to nits, and a smooth refresh rate. For enhanced visual quality, the screens also include support for HDR10, HDR Vivid, and Dolby Vision technologies. A distinctive Matte edition is available featuring an AG texture coating, which is specifically designed to reduce light reflections by up to .
Both tablets share identical physical dimensions and mass, measuring only in thickness and having a weight of grams. They are fitted with quad speakers optimized with Dolby Atmos technology and incorporate a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for secure access. Xiaomi is offering both versions in a choice of three colors: Ice Crystal Blue, Turquoise Green, and Black.
Processing Power and Operating System
The Xiaomi Pad 8 is powered by the Snapdragon Gen 4 processor, with configuration options offering up to of RAM and of internal storage. In contrast, the Pad 8 Pro utilizes the more robust Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and provides configurations with up to of RAM and of storage capacity. Due to the power of these processors, both tablets deliver flagship-tier performance and can readily function as productivity PCs when utilized with an external keyboard.
Both models operate on HyperOS 3, which is built upon Android 16, and include support for modern connectivity standards such as Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a USB-C port.
Power Source and Imaging
Each variant is outfitted with a substantial battery. The Pad 8 supports rapid charging, while the Pad 8 Pro increases this charging capability to a quicker .
The Pad 8 features a primary rear camera and an sensor on the front. The Pad 8 Pro enhances these imaging specifications with a main rear camera and a front-facing camera.
Cost Structure
The Xiaomi Pad 8 is offered in several versions with varying price points. The RAM and storage model is priced at USD, while the RAM with storage is available for USD. The higher-tier RAM with storage version is priced at USD. Xiaomi also provides a Matte edition, where the model costs USD and the model is USD.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro begins at USD for the configuration. The version is listed at USD, the model at USD, the at USD, and the premium version is USD. The Matte edition of the Pad 8 Pro starts at USD for the model, USD for the version, and USD for the option.
It is necessary to acknowledge that these prices are exclusively set for the Chinese marketplace and are expected to be adjusted upon the tablets’ international release.
