Overview
- Xiaomi confirms expanded availability of the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro in Europe and select markets, with official US sales still limited or absent.
- India launch is scheduled for March 11 alongside the Xiaomi 17 series after the tablets’ global showcase at MWC Barcelona.
- The Pad 8 Pro uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Pad 8 runs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, both on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3.
- Both models feature 11.2‑inch 3:2 LCDs at 3.2K and up to 144Hz, plus 9,200mAh batteries, with 67W fast charging on the Pro and 45W on the Pad 8.
- Productivity is a focus with Workstation Mode, the Focus Keyboard with a touchpad, and the Focus Pen Pro, while the Pro adds upgraded 50MP rear and 32MP front cameras and a praised Matte Glass variant with reduced reflections.