Xiaomi Pad 8 Goes Global With 144Hz Display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and Mid-Range Pricing

Xiaomi Pad 8 tablet with 144Hz display and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 launched globally at MWC 2026

Xiaomi has finally brought its Pad 8 tablet to global markets, after its initial China-only launch back in September 2025. Unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and other gadgets at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, the Pad 8 slots into the mid-range segment but packs specs that put some flagship tablets on notice.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Serious Muscle for a Mid-Range Tablet

The biggest upgrade over the Pad 7 is under the hood. The Xiaomi Pad 8 runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 mobile platform, built on a 4nm process. According to Xiaomi’s own benchmarks, this delivers a 32% improvement in CPU performance, a 67% improvement in GPU performance, and a 36% higher AnTuTu score compared to the Pad 7. That is a substantial generational leap that should make the Pad 8 genuinely capable for both productivity and gaming.

Xiaomi Pad 8 official product shot showing the tablet with keyboard and stylus accessories

A 3.2K 144Hz Display That Punches Above Its Weight

The 11.2-inch IPS display has a 3.2K resolution (3200 x 2136), a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate, 800 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color depth, and DCI-P3 color gamut support. It also carries TÜV Rheinland certifications for low blue light, circadian-friendly viewing, and flicker-free operation. The 3:2 aspect ratio is better suited for productivity tasks like document editing and presentations than the typical 16:10 ratio found on entertainment-focused tablets.

Xiaomi has also added a wet-touch feature, so the screen stays responsive even with damp fingers.

Ultra-Thin Design, Three Color Options

At just 5.75mm thin and 485 grams, the Xiaomi Pad 8 is remarkably slim. It features a unibody full-metal construction and comes in three colors: Grey, Blue, and Pine Green.

Xiaomi Pad 8 design showing 3.2K 144Hz display with Dolby Vision and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip

9,200mAh Battery With 45W Fast Charging

The 9,200mAh battery promises up to 17.78 hours of continuous video streaming and 13.25 hours of online meetings. When you do need to charge, the 45W turbo charging gets you back to full quickly. Note that the charger is not included in the box — Xiaomi recommends buying their 45W adapter separately.

Quad Speakers, Dolby Atmos, and Focus Pen Pro

Audio comes from four speakers with Dolby Atmos support and a 200% volume boost capability. The tablet runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3 with a suite of AI features branded under Xiaomi HyperAI — including AI Art, AI Writing, AI Translation, and an AI Calculator.

The Pad 8 also supports the new Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro, a buttonless stylus with intelligent interaction modes. A detachable keyboard accessory is available too, but neither comes bundled with the tablet.

Cross-Platform Connectivity

One interesting software feature: the Xiaomi Pad 8 can work as a wireless secondary display for MacBooks, bridging Xiaomi’s ecosystem with Apple’s. It also supports seamless file transfers between Xiaomi tablets and Apple devices — a clear play for users in mixed-ecosystem households.

Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi Pad 8 starts at €419.90 (~$495) for the 12GB RAM / 128GB storage configuration. A 12GB/256GB model is available for €469.90. Both configurations are available at a €50 early bird discount until March 14, effectively bringing the base price down to €369.90.

The Bottom Line

At €419.90, the Xiaomi Pad 8 is positioned squarely in mid-range territory, but the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, 144Hz display, and quad speakers give it a feature set that rivals tablets costing significantly more. The real question is whether Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 software and app ecosystem can match the hardware promise. For anyone looking for a capable Android tablet without iPad pricing, the Pad 8 makes a compelling case — especially at the launch discount.