Xiaomi Pad 8

Released September 2025

An 11.2-inch Android tablet with a 144 Hz LCD screen, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and separately sold pen and keyboard accessories.

Model history · 4 models, 2021–2025

Screen: 11.2″
Display: LCD, 144 Hz
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory: 8 GB – 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB – 512 GB
Weight: 485 g

90 Hz+

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the slim, sturdy build, fast performance and long battery life, while noting that the LCD cannot deliver OLED-like blacks. Their software views differ; Stuff finds HyperOS well suited to productivity, whereas Expert Reviews finds the interface cluttered and counterintuitive. Both like the keyboard accessory and responsive pen.

From stuff.tv and expertreviews.co.uk

Specifications

Report a wrong or missing spec

Display

Screen size: 11.2″
Resolution: 3200 × 2136
Sharpness: 344 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Display type: LCD crystal-clear display; 3:2 aspect ratio
Pixel density: 345 ppi
Brightness detail: 800 nits peak; UK FAQ typical-brightness figure conflicts with its stated maximum, so typical brightness is omitted
Display features: 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: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory: 8 GB – 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPU: 4 nm; one Cortex-X4 at 3.2 GHz, three Cortex-A720 at 3.0 GHz, two Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz and two Cortex-A720 at 2.0 GHz; 8 GB LPDDR5X or 12 GB LPDDR5T RAM; 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 256 GB UFS 4.1 storage, 512 GB storage technology unpublished on the UK sheet
GPU: Adreno 825
AI engine: Hexagon processor (maker UK FAQ)

Cameras

Rear camera: 13 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Front camera: 8 MP
Rear camera: 13 MP, 1/3.06-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, ƒ/2.2 and PDAF; document, teleprompter, dynamic shot, HDR and professional video modes
Front camera: 8 MP, 1/4-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, ƒ/2.28; portrait, teleprompter, dynamic shot and HDR modes
Video recording: Rear 4K at 30 fps, 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 17.78 hours
Battery (mAh): 9,200 mAh
Fastest charging: 45 W
Mobile data option: No
Stylus: Supported, sold separately
Keyboard made for it: Yes
Battery life detail: 9,200 mAh typical and 9,000 mAh rated; maker claims 17.78 hours continuous video streaming or 13.25 hours online meetings, tested internally
Charging: 45 W turbo charging; 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 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 capability, regional and local-network restrictions apply; 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast and IPv6
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6.0 (maker UK FAQ); AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
Mobile network: Wi-Fi only; no satellite positioning or memory card support (maker UK FAQ)
Stylus support: Xiaomi Focus Pen and Focus Pen Pro supported; magnetic charging; Focus Pen Pro sold separately
Keyboards: Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately

Design

Weight: 485 g
Thickness: 5.75 mm
Height × width: 251.22 × 173.42 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP52
Operating system: Android
Biometrics: AI face unlock
Speakers: Quad speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; 200% volume boost relative to the previous volume step, maker laboratory claim
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyroscope, front colour-temperature ambient light sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, RGB LED and IR remote control
Materials: Full-metal unibody (maker UK overview); FAQ separately describes metal and plastic bezel components
Colours: Gray, Blue and Pine Green
Software at launch: Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16; HyperAI feature and app availability varies by region
In the box: Tablet, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapter

Storage options

Storage	Memory
128 GB	8 GB
256 GB	8 GB
512 GB	12 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

144 Hz screen with a 3:2 aspect ratio
Wi-Fi 7 and USB 3.2 Gen 1
485 g weight and 5.75 mm thickness

Cons

No cellular version or memory card slot
Charger, stylus and keyboard sold separately

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Weight	Released
LenovoYoga Tab	11.1″	LCD, 144 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	12 GB	256 GB	458 g	Sept 2025
SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 FE	10.9″	LCD, 90 Hz	Exynos 1580	8 GB – 12 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	497 g	Apr 2025
XiaomiXiaomi Pad 8 Pro	11.2″	LCD, 144 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite	8 GB – 12 GB	128 GB – 512 GB	485 g	Sept 2025

Previous model: Xiaomi Pad 7.

Sources

Photo: i05.appmifile.com

Spot a mistake? Tell us