At the 2025 Lei Jun Annual Speech, Xiaomi launched the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro alongside the Xiaomi 17 series. The Pad 8 Pro features a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a high-end display, and a Matte Edition with nano-etched anti-glare glass for a paper-like feel. Let’s check out its specs and pricing details.
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Specifications
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro comes with an 11.2-inch 3.2K LCD (3200 × 2136, 3:2) display offering up to 144Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, 345 PPI, and 800 nits peak brightness. It supports HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HDR Vivid, with TÜV eye protection and DC dimming for comfort. The Matte Edition uses AG nano-texture etching and AR coating to cut 99% stray light and lower reflectivity by 70%.
The Pad 8 Pro runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 3nm chip with an octa-core CPU up to 4.32GHz and Adreno GPU, delivering desktop-grade performance for multitasking, 4K editing, and native-resolution gaming. It scores over 3 million on AnTuTu, proving its strength for demanding apps and PC game engines.
The tablet runs HyperOS 3, optimized for large screens with enhanced split-screen multitasking, a dock with app previews, and a PC-style browser. It also brings AI wallpapers, refreshed UI, and support for WPS, CAJViewer, and ZW CAD to boost productivity.
For optics, the Pad 8 Pro carries a 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and 4K 60fps video recording. Up front, it has a 32MP ultra-wide camera with auto-centering, fill light, gesture controls, and beauty modes, making it well-suited for video calls and meetings. Both cameras are supported by a quad-mic setup with AI voiceprint noise reduction.
The device houses a 9200mAh high-density battery with 67W fast charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging. Xiaomi claims up to 10.5 hours of gaming, 14 hours of video playback, and over 20 hours of online meetings. It supports multiple charging protocols including QC3+, PD3.0, and Mi FC2.0.
In terms of connectivity, the Pad 8 Pro offers Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), along with support for AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, and Auracast audio codecs.
It comes with quad speakers tuned for Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio. The tablet includes a side fingerprint scanner, IR remote, hall sensor, ambient light sensor, and gyroscope.
For accessories, Xiaomi provides the Focus Pro stylus with advanced gestures and haptic feedback, as well as a floating magnetic keyboard with a precision touchpad.
Pricing & Availability
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro starts at 2,799 yuan ($392) for the 8GB+128GB variant. Here is the full pricing breakdown:
- 8GB + 128GB: 2,799 yuan ($392)
- 8GB + 256GB: 3,099 yuan ($434)
- 12GB + 256GB: 3,399 yuan ($476)
- 12GB + 256GB (Matte Edition): 3,599 yuan ($505)
- 12GB + 512GB: 3,699 yuan ($519)
- 12GB + 512GB (Matte Edition): 3,899 yuan ($547)
- 16GB + 512GB: 3,899 yuan ($547)
- 16GB + 512GB (Matte Edition): 4,099 yuan ($574)
The tablet comes in Black, Turquoise Green, and Ice Crystal Blue. The Xiaomi Focus Pro stylus and floating magnetic keyboard are sold separately, with the keyboard priced at 699 yuan ($98).
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