The Xiaomi Pad 8 keeps the useful proportions of the Pad 7. Its 11.2-inch, 3:2 screen still accommodates a document above the on-screen keyboard, while the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and larger battery are the more meaningful changes underneath. For an existing Pad 7 owner, the decision starts with which app, if any, feels limited today.
In depth
Xiaomi Pad 8 review
Published
Best forpeople who want a faster Xiaomi tablet without moving to a larger screen.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 11.2 inches
- Panel technology
- LCD (3:2)
- Processor
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- Storage
- 128GB256GB
- Operating system
- Xiaomi HyperOS 3 at launch
Pros
- High-resolution screen in a 485 g tablet
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 5 Gbps USB support
Cons
- Entry model has 128 GB
- Accessories sold separately
Display
- 11.2 inches
- 3200 × 2136
- Up to 144 Hz
The 3200 × 2136 LCD supports up to 144 Hz. Zooming out to inspect an entire page of music or a diagram is a good use of the pixel density. A faster refresh setting can help while moving around that page, but it won't reveal annotations that were missing from a low-resolution original.
Performance & Storage
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- 8 GB
The linked Pad 8 configurations have 8 GB of RAM and either 128 GB or 256 GB of storage. A newer processor may matter for an application that does substantial editing or rendering on the tablet. If you mostly carry finished material, compare the 256 GB versions of the Pad 7 and Pad 8. The cheapest 128 GB configuration can be the less convenient choice for a large offline library.
Battery & Accessories
- 9,200 mAh typical · up to 45 W
Typical battery capacity rises from 8,850 to 9,200 mAh, while the charging ceiling stays at 45 W. Don't assume an old keyboard case or active pen works just because the two tablets have the same screen diagonal. Check the accessory's model list and its price.
Notebookcheck’s Chinese-market 256 GB Pad 8 completed 20 hours 41 minutes in its Wi-Fi browsing test. The global edition has different software, and the 128 GB option uses different storage hardware. 1
Alternatives
The Pad 8 Pro makes sense for a larger local workload, with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB in the linked version. The Pad 7 remains a strong option for someone interested mainly in the display.
Verdict
Buy the Pad 8 when its newer platform serves a real app you use. If storage or a bundled pen matters more, compare complete configurations before paying for this generation.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- NotebookcheckMakes more expensive tablets practically superfluous - Xiaomi Pad 8 review - Notebookcheck Review (opens in a new tab)https://www.notebookcheck.net/Makes-more-expensive-tablets-practically-superfluous-Xiaomi-Pad-8-review.1178645.0.html
Wi-Fi browsing on a Chinese-market 256 GB Pad 8.