Xiaomi has presented its new Xiaomi Pad 8 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Protwo 11.2 -inch tablets that reinforce their commitment to productivity and leisure in light format. The brand maintains its winning formula – fast -paid, good autonomy and own accessories – but now adds a 3: 2 panel, more power, more power and a work mode that is even more approaching to that of a laptop.
Both models share much of the base: LCD 3.2K (3200 x 2136) screen at 144 Hzbattery of 9200 mAhmetallic chassis of 5.75 mm And some 485 grams. The main difference between both models is in the hardware: PAD 8 incorporates the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro improves performance with the processor Snapdragon 8 Elite and faster load in addition to higher resolution cameras. They come with Hyperos 3 (based on Android) and compatibility with Official pencil and keyboard.
Screen 3: 2, 144 Hz and a very light body
Xiaomi's decision to standardize the format 3: 2 In 11.2 inches makes reading, writing or editing documents more comfortable than with 16:10. The panel offers 144 Hz With support for Dolby Visionocular protection certifications and a “soft light” mode (with glass or matte glass options) that reduces reflexes without giving up the sharpness. It is a clearly oriented proposal to Take notes, draw or work With less visual fatigue.
As for construction, Pad 8 stand out for their aluminum Unibody body that barely exceeds 5.75 mm thick. The contained weight (around 485 grams) and the four speakers with Dolby Atmos They make them very balanced tablets to Movies, games and video calls.
More power, better level cameras and accessories
The Xiaomi Pad 8 improves its predecessor with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4a significant performance improvement that is noted in multitask and demanding applications. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro goes one step further with the Snapdragon 8 Elitethought for those who want to edit video, play demanding titles or work with large spreadsheets. The battery of 9200 mAh It is accompanied by fast charging of 45 w in the Pad 8 and of 67 w in the Pad 8 Proand both admit reverse load For accessories.
In photography, the Xiaomi Pad 8 maintains a 13 MP rear sensor and one 8 MP frontwhile the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Go up to A 50 MP rear sensor and a 32 MP frontdesigned for more clear videoconferences or scan of documents. The audio relies on Four microphones With noise reduction.
To complete the experience, Xiaomi presents the Focus Touch Pen Proa low latency pencil, gestures (double touch, pinch, sliding), preview when approaching the pencil and haptic response, next to a floating keyboard With hinge of 0º – 124º and Trackpad. The software is complemented with Hyperos 3, Multiventana Functions by eyelashes, professional type applications (such as WPS or CAD) and functions of ia useful like Real -time transcription or translation.
Technical file
Xiaomi Pad 8
- Screen: 11.2 ″ LCD 3.2K, 144 Hz3: 2, Dolby Vision, soft light mode (optional).
- Processor: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
- Memory: up 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
- Cameras: 13 MP rear / 8 MP frontal.
- Battery and load: 9200 mAh, 45 w (with reverse load support).
- Connectivity: Wifi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB -C 3.2 Gen 1.
- Audio: 4 speakers, 4 microphones, Dolby Atmos.
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
- Screen: 11.2 ″ LCD 3.2K, 144 Hz3: 2, mode Soft Light (Mate crystal).
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite.
- Memory: up 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.
- Cameras: 50 MP rear / 32 MP frontal.
- Battery and load: 9200 mAh, 67 w (with reverse load).
- Connectivity: Wifi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB -C 3.2 Gen 1.
- Audio: 4 speakers with adjustment Harman Audioefx.
Price and availability
The Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro have been announced in China September 25, 2025with prices from 2199 Yuan For Pad 8 and 2799 Yuan For Pad 8 Pro. To direct change, they are approximately 265 and 335 eurosrespectively. International marketing still It is not confirmedbut by positioning they would fit as an alternative “quality/price” against the Air and Apple base ranges.
Xiaomi Pad 8 vs iPad: What does each stand out?
- Screen and fluidity: Xiaomi offer 144 Hz and format 3: 2 In 11.2 ″, ideal for productivity. In Apple, The iPad Pro Go up to OLED at 120 Hzbut The iPad and The iPad Air They stay in 60 Hz (LCD). To draw or move through the interfaces, the refreshment difference is noted.
- Power: The iPad Pro (M4) Play in another league for professional edition and desktop apps. In the middle strip, the Pad 8 Pro It is very competitive in front TO IPAD AIR (M3) and shades the iPad Gross power base.
- Accessories and pencil: Xiaomi adds the Focus Touch Pen Pro and keyboard with Trackpad; Apple responds with The Apple Pencil Pro (not on the base iPad) and The Magic Keyboard. In both ecosystems, the extra productivity is well covered, but Xiaomi pushes strong price.
- Software: Hyperos 3 Bet on Multiventana for eyelashes, “PC -Grade” apps and The practice integrated. Ipados It stands out for its stability, catalog of optimized apps and Apple Intelligence in compatible models. If you already live in an ecosystem or another (Android/Windows vs Apple), that will probably determine your choice.
- Price in Spain: Today, The iPad (11 ″) part of 399 euros, The iPad Mini from 599 euros, The iPad Air from 699 euros and The iPad Pro from 1199 euros. If Xiaomi maintains aggressive prices in Europe, PAD 8 can be a Very attractive alternative in front of the iPad NO -PRO.
A Android proposal that clearly bets on productivity
With 144 Hz screen, 3: 2 format and Snapdragon chips of last batchthe new Xiaomi Pad 8 and 8 Pro arrive with solid arguments for those who want Write, draw and work Without paying the iPad Pro cousin. We need to see your global price and availabilitybut, on paper, they are emerging as two of the most outstanding Android tablets of the year.
Obviously Xiaomi did not only want to keep the Xiaomi 17but he also wanted to renew its Division of Tablets, which is one of the most beloved by fans. We will see how this proposal is, which will apparently have a huge receptivity in their global exit.
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