Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 8 go on sale: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 3.2K 144 Hz display and 9200 mAh battery to challenge any tablet
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 8
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 8 share several key features, starting from the 11.2-inch display with a resolution of 3.2K and a refresh rate of 144 Hz, along with a 9200 mAh battery and HyperAI functionalities. The Pad 8 family thus launches with a well-rounded setup, but the Pro version raises the bar in terms of performance and charging.
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XIAOMI Pad 8 Pro, 12+512 GB, Pine Green, Snapdragon® 8 Elite
- Price: € 699.9
- Sale Price: € 599.9
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XIAOMI Pad 8, 11.2'' Tablet 8+256GB, Android 16, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, Long Battery Life 9200mAh, 3.2K 144Hz Display, HyperAI, 45 W with charger (Black)
- Price: € 479.99
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The most apparent leap is with the mobile platform: Snapdragon 8 Elite on Pad 8 Pro and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 on Pad 8. The former provides a higher margin in heavy scenarios such as editing, advanced multitasking, and graphically intensive gaming, while the latter remains focused on high yet balanced performance in terms of speed and efficiency.
Charging also sees a notable change. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro supports 67 W HyperCharge, while the Xiaomi Pad 8 is limited to 45 W with the included charger. On a 9200 mAh battery, this detail can make a difference for users who often use the tablet outside or on the go and want quicker recovery times.
From a memory perspective, the Pro version offers 12+512 GB, compared to 8+256 GB of the standard model. Here too, the positioning is clear: more space and more margin for apps, heavy files, work documents, and multimedia content on the higher model.
Specifications
| Specification | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pad 8 |
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| Price | €599.90 | €479.99 |
| Color | Pine Green | Black |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 11.2 inches | 11.2 inches |
| Resolution | 3.2K | 3.2K |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Battery | 9200 mAh | 9200 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 67 W HyperCharge | 45 W |
| Operating System | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| AI Features | HyperAI | HyperAI |
| Audio | 4 Dolby Atmos compatible speakers, volume up to 200% | 4 Dolby Atmos compatible speakers, volume up to 200% |
| Design | Ultra-thin metal unibody | Thin, lightweight and sturdy unibody |
| Thickness | 5.75 mm | 5.75 mm |
| Weight | 485 g | 485 g |
The design is well-crafted in both variants, with thin and lightweight unibody chassis. Both have a thickness of 5.75 mm and weigh 485 g, making them comfortable to hold for long sessions.
The audio aspect is rich in both models, which share the same specifications. Both feature 4 symmetrical stereo speakers. The speakers are positioned in pairs on the two short sides of the tablet (two on the right and two on the left) to ensure an immersive stereo effect both in vertical and horizontal orientations. They both support Dolby Atmos decoding, Hi-Res Audio certifications (including Wireless), and include a software mode to boost the volume up to 200%.
On the software and productivity front, both offer a desktop experience, movable windows, split-screen mode, and interconnection via HyperConnect. Xiaomi HyperAI is also present, useful for working between devices and leveraging smart system tools more smoothly.
In practice, the comparison is straightforward: Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is the more powerful and complete choice, with more memory and faster charging; Xiaomi Pad 8 maintains a lower price and remains very interesting for those looking for a large, fluid tablet that is already well-equipped without stepping up to the higher range.