Xiaomi is poised to release a new series of high-end tablets, likely called the Xiaomi Pad 7 series, anticipated to arrive in early Q4 2024. There is speculation about at least three different models, with two set to boast flagship-level specifications. Additionally, the company is expected to unveil its inaugural OLED tablet this year. Here's a summary of the information available about the Xiaomi Pad 7 series.
Xiaomi Pad 7 and Hardware Similarities
Earlier in the year, Xiaomi introduced the Pad 6s Pro, which featured a large 12.4-inch premium LCD display and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. It is speculated that the base model of the Xiaomi Pad 7 will incorporate some of this hardware, including the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and a 144Hz 3048 x 2032 pixels display. Whether the tablet maintains the 12.4-inch display is unclear, as leaks indicate the new lineup could range from 11 to 12 inches in size.
Dual Flagship Models
Recent leaks suggest the Pad 7 series may include two flagship models equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version chip. While the official names remain undisclosed, one is expected to be the Pad 7 Pro. Compared to the Pad 6 Pro, which is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, the upcoming tablet will deliver a significant performance increase in graphics-heavy tasks such as gaming. Xiaomi is also likely planning to release a second Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 tablet later, possibly named the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro.
Introduction of Xiaomi OLED Tablet
Leaks reveal that Xiaomi is entering the OLED tablet segment, targeting competitors like Honor, Huawei, and Samsung. Xiaomi seems to be cautiously entering this market, possibly starting with a sub-flagship level chip for its first OLED tablet. This could mean the tablet will be powered by either the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. The OLED tablet is also expected to feature an 11-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
Additional Features
The entire lineup is expected to support 120W fast charging and include a substantial 10,000mAh battery. These tablets may offer up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM, combined with USD 4.0 storage and Xiaomi’s Android 15-based HyperOS 2. Based on previous trends, software support is anticipated to last at least three years.
The design of the Pad 7 series is likely to resemble the Pad 6 series, with a premium metallic body and a frosted glass back. For audio, the tablets will include a stereo speaker setup with a minimum of six speakers. They are also expected to feature a 50 MP primary camera sensor along with an auxiliary camera. The front may house a high-resolution sensor for video calls and selfies, similar to its predecessor.
Security-wise, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor is expected, though it remains uncertain if Xiaomi will offer 5G/cellular connectivity. Nonetheless, WiFi 7 support is probable, and a USB Type C 3.2 port is anticipated for fast data transfers.
