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Xiaomi Confirms Pad 8 Launch This Month With Teaser Showing Keyboard and Stylus

Leaked benchmarks point to Snapdragon 8 Elite performance and 16GB RAM, but Xiaomi has not disclosed specs, pricing, or availability.

Overview

  • Xiaomi says the Pad 8 series will debut this month, with the timing reported to align with the upcoming Xiaomi 17 smartphone launch.
  • An official poster from Lu Weibing shows an 11.2-inch design with a detachable keyboard and stylus, emphasizing portability and productivity.
  • A reported Geekbench listing suggests a Pad 8 Pro using Snapdragon 8 Elite with 16GB of RAM and scores of 2,831 single-core and 9,260 multi-core.
  • Leaks indicate both standard and Pro models may use 10,000mAh batteries, with 45W charging on the base version and 67W on the Pro.
  • Coverage also suggests the tablets could ship with HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, though none of these specifications are confirmed by Xiaomi.