Xiaomi Pad 8 may launch soon with performance backed by the Snapdragon 8 Elite

Xiaomi is prepping to launch a new tablet in the Pad series. Dubbed the Xiaomi Pad 8, the tablet appears to feature a sleek design and is rumoured to come with bigger batteries. It’s expected to come with a newer Snapdragon chipset and run on the latest Android operating system. Here’s all you need to know.

All about the upcoming Xiaomi Pad 8 series

Xiaomi has shared a teaser poster of the Pad 8 series, and it confirms that the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro will retain the sleek styling of the existing models. The duo appears to have slim bezels and support for accessories, like the magnetic keyboard and a stylish pen for enhancing your productivity and creativity.

Rumours suggest that both tablets may feature a large 11.2-inch display, matching last year’s screen size. But there could be upgrades in terms of the sharpness and brightness. Expect a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and gaming.

The Pad 8 Pro also made it to GeekBench, and it shows the presence of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 16 GB RAM, hinting at strong power under the hood. For comparison, the predecessor has the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC.

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Battery life will also likely be improved, with both models featuring a battery that’s over 10,000mAh in size. Expect fast charging support of 45W and 67W for the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro, respectively.

Other than this, the series is expected to run on Android 16-based HyperOS 3, adding new features meant for productivity. The launch date and pricing are yet to be revealed, but we should learn more as more details emerge from Xiaomi.

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