Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro review
Best for: Gamers and power users on Android · Mid-range
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Pros
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Sharp 144Hz 3.2K screen
- Best cameras on this page
- Fingerprint sensor and 67W charging
Cons
- LCD, not OLED
- No microSD or 5G
- Priced close to an iPad Air
Full review
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro takes everything good about the cheaper Pad 8 and upgrades the parts power users care about. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is a top-tier chip, so demanding games run at high settings and heavy multitasking is effortless. It also gains a side fingerprint sensor, faster 67W charging and much better cameras: a 50MP main camera and a 32MP ultra-wide front camera that makes video calls look notably sharper.
The 11.2-inch LCD is the same excellent panel as the Pad 8, with a 3200 x 2136 resolution and up to 144Hz refresh. Its 3:2 shape is great for documents and web pages. Four speakers with Dolby Atmos sound full and clear, and the 9,200 mAh battery is generous for an 11-inch tablet.
Xiaomi also sells a Matte Glass Edition (12GB/512GB) with an anti-glare finish that feels a little like paper when you write, which is popular with note-takers and artists.
The drawbacks: no microSD slot, no 5G version, and Xiaomi has not published how long it will receive updates. If you do not need the extra speed or cameras, the standard Pad 8 is nearly as good and costs noticeably less.
Full specifications
| Launch price (RRP) | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Screen size and type | 11.2" IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3200 x 2136 |
| Refresh rate | Up to 144Hz |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB or 16GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB |
| microSD slot | No |
| Rear camera | 50MP, 4K video at up to 60 fps |
| Front camera | 32MP ultra-wide |
| Battery | 9,200 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired |
| Weight (Wi-Fi) | Approx. 485 g |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm |
| Software and updates | Android 16 with HyperOS 3; update term not published |
| Stylus support | Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro (sold separately) |
| Keyboard accessory | Xiaomi Focus Keyboard (sold separately) |
| 5G option | No (Wi-Fi only) |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint sensor |
| Speakers | Quad speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits |
| Matte Glass Edition | 12GB/512GB |
Spec check note: Specs are from Xiaomi's regional specification pages. Xiaomi's pages give 485 g for the standard model and 494 g for the matte glass version. Euro pricing is not shown because we could not confirm it on Xiaomi's own pages.
Specifications checked against: Xiaomi UK Pad 8 Pro specifications, Xiaomi global Pad 8 Pro specifications
How it compares with its rivals
| Feature | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) | Honor MagicPad 4 (12.3") | Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) | OnePlus Pad 3 (13.2") |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Gamers and power users on Android | Families, streaming and schoolwork | Films, gaming and travel | Reading, travel and one-handed use | Big-screen work and entertainment |
| Price band | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range | Upper mid-range | Mid-range |
| Launch price (RRP) | Not stated | €519 (128GB Wi-Fi) | Not stated | €699 (128GB Wi-Fi) | Not stated |
| Screen size and type | 11.2" IPS LCD | 10.86" Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 12.3" OLED | 8.3" Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 13.2" IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3200 x 2136 | 2360 x 1640 | 3000 x 1920 | 2266 x 1488 | 3392 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | Up to 144Hz | 60Hz | Up to 165Hz | 60Hz | Up to 144Hz |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A16 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB or 16GB | Not published by Apple | 12GB or 16GB | Not published by Apple | 12GB or 16GB |
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