Xiaomi has introduced its latest flagship Android tablet, the Xiaomi Pad 8, to the Indian market. The tablet emphasizes a premium display, robust performance, and a tightly integrated ecosystem. It features a sleek all-metal unibody design measuring 251.22 mm by 173.42 mm, only 5.75 mm thin, and weighing 485 grams. Buyers can choose from Pine Green, Blue, or Gray finishes.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 features an 11.2-inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and a sharp 3.2K resolution (3200 × 2136 pixels), offering 345 pixels per inch. Its display supports a smooth 144 Hz refresh rate and can reach up to 800 nits peak brightness with adaptive HDR. Display certifications include Dolby Vision support and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, and Circadian Friendly ratings, enhancing eye comfort for prolonged use.
At the heart of the Xiaomi Pad 8 is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, built on a 4nm process. It features a powerful CPU configuration with one Cortex-X4 core clocked at 3.2 GHz and multiple Cortex-A720 cores at varying speeds for balanced performance and efficiency. Graphics are handled by the Adreno 825 GPU. Buyers can choose between 8 GB of LPDDR5X RAM with 128 GB UFS 3.1 storage or 12 GB of LPDDR5T RAM with 256 GB UFS 4.1 storage. The device runs Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3, enabling ecosystem features such as cross-device camera use, combined camera modes, and smart unlocking options.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 is powered by a 9,200 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging support. Xiaomi includes a 67 W charger in the box for faster charging. The tablet also features a quad-speaker setup certified with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio, delivering rich, high-volume sound.
Camera specifications include a 13 MP rear camera with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and an 8 MP front-facing camera, suitable for video calls and casual photography. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 for fast data transfers.
Xiaomi Pad 8 pricing and availability in India:
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage: ₹33,999
- 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage: ₹35,999
- 12 GB RAM Nano Texture Display edition: ₹38,999
- Creators Edition with stylus: ₹41,999
- Creators Edition with stylus and Nano Texture display: ₹43,999
Early bird bank offers reduce the base price to ₹30,999. The tablet will be available from March 17 on Amazon India, mi.com, and Xiaomi retail stores, with an additional year of warranty for March buyers.
Xiaomi also offers accessory options: the Focus Pen Pro stylus for ₹5,999, a dedicated Focus Keyboard for ₹8,999, and a standard keyboard for ₹4,999. These accessories enhance productivity and appeal to creators beyond casual browsing.