Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor

Key Takeaways

1. Xiaomi has reintroduced the Redmi Pad 2 Pro in China, priced at $270 on Amazon.
2. New leaks indicate that the global version of the Pad 8 Pro will be available soon, featuring up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.
3. The Pad 8 Pro’s performance is competitive, particularly in multi-core and GPU performance, compared to rival tablets.
4. Xiaomi has not yet announced a global launch date for the Pad 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 smartphone series.
5. The Xiaomi 17 smartphone series may be close to an international release, as suggested by recent leaks.

Xiaomi has recently reintroduced the Redmi Pad 2 Pro (currently priced at $270 on Amazon) in China with a fresh model variant. Simultaneously, new leaks have emerged regarding the global version of the Pad 8 Pro, more than four months after its initial launch in Xiaomi’s home country. Just to recap, Xiaomi unveiled the Pad 8 Pro last September in China, alongside the more affordable Pad 8 and flagship devices like the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

Specifications and Performance

According to early listings on Geekbench, the Pad 8 Pro will be available globally starting with 8 GB of RAM. If we look at its predecessor, it’s likely that Xiaomi will pair this RAM with 256 GB of storage. Furthermore, the Pad 8 Pro might also be offered in other regions with options for 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM, linked to 512 GB of storage as well.

Competition Analysis

In terms of performance, it closely matches the Chinese version of the Pad 8 Pro we reviewed late last year. Thus, single-core performance falls just below that of other tablets powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, such as the Oppo Pad 4 Pro and RedMagic Astra. On the other hand, when it comes to multi-core and GPU performance, the Pad 8 Pro stands strong against rival tablets.

Future Release

Xiaomi has yet to announce a global launch date for the Pad 8 Pro, and the same uncertainty surrounds the Xiaomi 17 smartphone series. Nevertheless, it appears that the Xiaomi 17 might be nearing an international release, especially following a recent leak from a European retailer.

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