Xiaomi Pad 8 Launches: Key Upgrades from Pad 7 at Mid-Range Price

Key Takeaways

1. The Xiaomi Pad 8 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, providing nearly a 50% performance increase compared to the Pad 7.
2. It has an 11.2-inch display with a resolution of 3,200 x 2,136 pixels, a refresh rate of 144 Hz, and a brightness of 800 nits.
3. The battery capacity is increased to 9,200 mAh, supporting 45 W wired charging.
4. The Pad 8 is lighter (485 g) and slimmer (5.75 mm thick) than the Pad 7.
5. Pricing starts at CNY 2,199 (around $308) for the base model, with a higher option at CNY 2,999 (about $420) for more RAM and storage.

Xiaomi has launched the Pad 8 in China, and it’s one of the two tablets released today, alongside the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. This new tablet comes less than a year after the Pad 7 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, which is also used in the Nothing Phone (3) and Poco F7 (currently priced at $524.99 on Amazon).

Performance Boost

Benchmarks indicate that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 offers nearly a 50% increase in performance compared to the previous model. The Pad 8 appears to keep the same display as the Pad 7, with Xiaomi highlighting an 11.2-inch screen that has a resolution of 3,200 x 2,136 pixels (3:2) and supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz, along with an impressive brightness of 800 nits. The battery capacity has also been increased from 8,850 mAh to 9,200 mAh, while still supporting 45 W wired charging.

Design Changes

The weight of the Pad 8 is slightly lower than that of its predecessor, coming in at 485 g compared to 500 g. Additionally, Xiaomi’s latest flagship tablet is slimmer, measuring just 5.75 mm thick, which is a reduction of 0.45 mm from the Pad 7. The camera specs remain the same, featuring an 8 MP front camera and a 13 MP rear camera.

Pricing and Options

The base model of the Xiaomi Pad 8 costs CNY 2,199 (around $308) and includes 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. For those interested in more power, the price goes up to CNY 2,999 (about $420) for the ‘Soft Glow’ edition with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Like the Pad 8 Pro, this tablet can also be paired with keyboard and stylus accessories, which closely resemble the ones Apple offers for its iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 13 tablets.

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