Xiaomi is said to be gearing up to introduce a new gadget that boasts remarkable battery and charging features. Well-known leaker Digital Chat Station reports that this device is built with a dual-cell battery, which has a total rated capacity of 5,900mAh. This configuration is comparable to a gigantic single-cell battery of 12,000mAh, providing extended usage time. Moreover, it is capable of 120W fast charging, allowing for much quicker charging times than older models.
Speculation Around the New Tablet
While the specific model is not confirmed yet, many think this device could be a fresh tablet. Previous speculation indicated that Xiaomi might reveal an OLED tablet in 2025, which would feature an 11-inch screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, a high-end Snapdragon chipset, up to 24GB of RAM, and 120W fast charging. The design is anticipated to be similar to that of the Xiaomi Pad 6 series. However, since nothing is verified at this point, it’s best to take this news lightly.
Pricing Insights and Market Position
The source also mentioned that this tablet won’t be part of Xiaomi’s Redmi line and is likely to have a price tag around 4,000 yuan ($548). For context, the top variant of the current Pad 7 Pro (12GB + 512GB) costs 3,499 yuan ($479), suggesting that this new tablet may target the higher-end market, going head-to-head with iPads.
In October, Xiaomi launched the Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro alongside the Xiaomi 15 series in China. Both tablets come with an 11.2-inch 3K 144Hz anti-glare LCD display, which features advanced eye care and a paper-like feel suitable for stylus input. The Pad 7 is equipped with a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, while the Pro model uses the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.
Features and Availability
They operate on Xiaomi HyperOS 2, enabling PC-level multitasking and offering features like a floating keyboard that can be adjusted smoothly and has backlighting. The Pad 7 sports a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, while the Pro version features a 50MP rear and a 32MP front camera. Both devices support Wi-Fi 7, Dolby Atmos, and fast charging, with the Pad 7 providing 45W and the Pro offering 67W charging options. The Pad 7 series is also expected to debut in India shortly.
