Xiaomi has launched the Pad 7 series in China on October 29. Similar to the flagship Xiaomi 15 series, these two new Android tablets are not yet officially sold outside of China. If you are willing to import, you can find them available for purchase through TradingShenzhen.
Considerations for Importing
When importing devices from third-party retailers, you should be aware of certain drawbacks. Both the Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro will arrive with Chinese firmware. Although HyperOS 2 allows you to change the system language to English, you'll still encounter some pre-installed Chinese applications, making the overall experience differ from a global ROM.
Warranty and Return Policies
Another important factor to think about is the warranty situation. While TradingShenzhen offers a reasonable warranty, if there's a problem with your imported Xiaomi tablet, you'll have to return it, which might be a hassle for some customers.
Pricing Details
In terms of pricing, the Xiaomi Pad 7's base model is available for $409.18 at TradingShenzhen, while the Pad 7 Pro starts at $506.86. For context, these tablets were launched in China at starting prices of CNY 1,999 (roughly $280) and CNY 2,499 (approximately $351). Therefore, TradingShenzhen's current prices are noticeably higher, but it's likely that global versions will be priced similarly when they eventually release.
Specifications Overview
Looking at the specifications, the standard Pad 7 is equipped with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, and the Pro model uses the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Both SoCs are considered upper mid-range, promising good performance. Additionally, both tablets feature an 11.2-inch display, an 8,850 mAh battery, and offer up to 12 GB of RAM. More details can be found in our coverage of the launch.
