Overview
- Xiaomi confirmed broader availability beyond China for the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro, with the base Pad 8 priced from £399 for 128GB.
- Hands-on at MWC Barcelona highlights a premium 11.2-inch design with 144Hz IPS display, quad speakers, and Apple-like keyboards and stylus.
- The Pad 8 Pro runs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, while the Pad 8 uses the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
- Both tablets include roughly 9,200mAh batteries with 67W charging on the Pro and 45W on the Pad 8, plus WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.
- HyperOS 3 integrates Google Gemini with power-button access, and early impressions cite quick performance alongside some software polish issues; camera hardware steps up on the Pro with a 50MP rear and 32MP front setup.