Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| XiaomiXiaomi Pad 7 Ultra | XiaomiXiaomi Pad 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2025 | September 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 14″ | 11.2″ |
| Resolution | 3200 × 2136 | 3200 × 2136 |
| Sharpness | 275 pixels per inch | 344 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz (better) |
| Display type | AMOLED, 3:2 aspect ratio; standard glossy display or optional nano-textured matte screen | LCD crystal-clear display; 3:2 aspect ratio; standard or matte glass version, the latter 5.8 mm thick and 494 g |
| Pixel density | 275 ppi | 345 ppi |
| Brightness detail | Maker peak claim 1,600 nits; typical SDR brightness is not stated in the specification sheet | 800 nits peak; UK FAQ typical-brightness figure conflicts with its stated maximum, so typical brightness is omitted |
| Display features | 12-bit colour, P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision; Corning Gorilla Glass 5; TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications; finger sampling up to 240 Hz, instantaneous touch up to 1,600 Hz and pen sampling 240 Hz | Optional matte glass uses AG nano-texture and AR optical coating; 12-bit colour and 68 billion colours, DCI-P3, HDR10 and Dolby Vision; up to 360 Hz finger sampling and 240 Hz pen sampling; Original color PRO, sunlight and reading modes, adaptive colours, Pro HDR, wet touch and 10x super resolution; TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications; Panda-X glass and full-range DC dimming (maker UK FAQ) |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Xiaomi XRING O1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Memory | 12 GB – 16 GB (better) | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (better) | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | XRING O1, second-generation 3 nm manufacturing process; ten CPU cores up to 3.7 GHz; LPDDR5T RAM and UFS 4.1 storage | 3 nm; two Oryon cores at 4.32 GHz and six at 3.53 GHz; 8 GB LPDDR5X or 12 GB LPDDR5T RAM; 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 256/512 GB UFS 4.1 storage |
| GPU | 16-core Immortalis-G925 | Adreno 830 at 1,100 MHz |
| AI engine | Six-core NPU | Hexagon processor (maker UK FAQ) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Rear camera | 50 MP Samsung JN1, 1/2.76-inch sensor, 1.28 µm combined pixels, ƒ/1.8 and PDAF | 50 MP, 1/2.76-inch sensor, 1.28 µm pixels, ƒ/1.8 and PDAF; document, teleprompter, dynamic shot, HDR and professional video modes |
| Front camera | 32 MP ultrawide OmniVision OV32D, 1/3.6-inch sensor, 1.22 µm combined pixels and ƒ/2.2 | 32 MP, 1/3.6-inch sensor, 1.22 µm pixels and ƒ/2.2; portrait, teleprompter, dynamic shot and HDR modes |
| Video recording | Rear 4K or 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p or 720p at 30 fps | Rear 4K/1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p/720p at 30 fps |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | – | Up to 18.38 hours |
| Battery (mAh) | 12,000 mAh (better) | 9,200 mAh |
| Fastest charging | 120 W (better) | 67 W |
| Mobile data option | No | No |
| Stylus | Supported, sold separately | Supported, sold separately |
| Keyboard made for it | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life detail | 12,000 mAh typical equivalent capacity, 11,800 mAh minimum; series-connected non-removable high-energy-density cells | 9,200 mAh typical and 9,000 mAh rated; maker claims 18.38 hours continuous video streaming or 13.93 hours online meetings, tested internally |
| Charging | Up to 120 W wired and 7.5 W wired reverse charging; PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC2.0 | 67 W HyperCharge; QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC2.0; no adapter in the UK box; reverse wired charging up to 22.5 W (maker UK FAQ) |
| USB-C | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbps; compatible USB 3 cable sold separately, included cable does not support USB 3 transfer. Wired video output supported (Notebookcheck) | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps with a compatible separately sold cable; OTG and DisplayPort Alt Mode 1.2 (maker UK FAQ) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, dual-band simultaneous operation and IPv6 | Wi-Fi 7 capability, regional and local-network restrictions apply; 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast and IPv6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4; AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 (maker UK FAQ); AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and Auracast; Bluetooth audio sharing supported |
| Mobile network | No cellular model or satellite positioning (Notebookcheck) | Wi-Fi only; no satellite positioning or memory card support (maker UK FAQ) |
| Stylus support | Magnetic pen pairing and charging; Xiaomi Focus Pen sold separately (Notebookcheck) | Xiaomi Focus Pen and Focus Pen Pro supported; magnetic charging; Focus Pen Pro sold separately |
| Keyboards | Magnetic keyboard contacts; floating keyboard sold separately (Gizmochina) | Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 609 g | 485 g (better) |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm (better) | 5.75 mm |
| Height × width | 305.82 × 207.47 mm | 251.22 × 173.42 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP52 |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint reader; face unlock (Notebookcheck) | Side fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock |
| Speakers | Eight speakers; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; QQ Music certification | Quad speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; 200% volume boost relative to the previous volume step, maker laboratory claim |
| Microphones | Four microphones; multiple pickup modes, voiceprint noise reduction and call recording in WeChat/QQ | – |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, front ambient light/colour-temperature sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, proximity sensor, status indicator and infrared remote control; Z-axis linear vibration motor | Accelerometer, gyroscope, front colour-temperature ambient light sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, side fingerprint sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, RGB LED and IR remote control |
| Materials | Metal frame and rear (Gizmochina) | Full-metal unibody (maker UK overview); FAQ separately describes metal and plastic bezel components |
| Colours | Black and Mist Grey Purple | Gray, Blue and Pine Green |
| Software at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15, China English/Chinese software without a preinstalled Google Play Store (Notebookcheck) | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16; HyperAI feature and app availability varies by region |
| In the box | Tablet, power adapter, USB-C cable and manual including warranty documentation; matte version also includes a screen-cleaning cloth. Standard version weighs 609 g; matte version weighs 619 g | Tablet, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapter |
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