Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro for global markets alongside Xiaomi 17, 17 Ultra, and Leica Leitzphone at MWC 2026. These tablets were initially introduced in China last year.
Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro Specifications
The Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro feature an 11.2-inch LCD display with a 3.2K resolution (3200 x 2136) and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The screen supports a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate, 800 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color depth, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and wet-touch functionality. It is also certified for eye comfort with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, and Circadian Friendly standards.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm) with LPDDR5X RAM, while the Pad 8 Pro features the Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) with faster LPDDR5T RAM. Both support up to 12GB of RAM and offer storage options with UFS 3.1 (128GB) or UFS 4.1 (256GB/512GB) for excellent performance and gaming.
The tablets run on Xiaomi HyperOS 3. The OS offers features like split-screen multitasking, an upgraded workstation mode, PC-level browsing with drag-and-drop, and AI tools such as AI Writing, AI Translate, and AI Art to boost productivity and creativity.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 features a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, while the Pad 8 Pro sports a 50MP rear camera and a 32MP front camera. Both models support multiple photo and video modes, including 4K video recording on the Pad 8 Pro.
Coming to battery life, the Xiaomi Pad 8 series packs a massive 9200mAh battery. The Pad 8 supports 45W fast charging, while the Pad 8 Pro offers an upgraded 67W HyperCharge feature. Both tablets also support reverse charging.
The tablets feature quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi 7, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 support, and optional accessories like the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro and Focus Keyboard for PC-level productivity.
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi Pad 8 series is available in Pine Green, Blue, and Gray colors. The Xiaomi Pad 8 starts at €449.99 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, €499.99 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, and €599.99 for the 12GB + 512GB model.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is priced at €649.99 for the 8GB + 256GB variant and €679.99 for the 12GB + 512GB variant, with the Matte Glass Version (12GB + 512GB) priced at €769.99. The series is already on sale across Europe and in select global markets.
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