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Pad X1 vs Pad 8
Device summary
Xiaomi
Pad 8
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $399 | — |
| Display size | 11.2-inch | 11.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 6.2 mm | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 500 g | 485 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 3200 × 2136 | 3200 × 2136 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 800 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF | Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 · PDAF |
| Front cameras | Front · 8 MP | Front · 8 MP · ƒ/2.28 |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Typical capacity | 8850 mAh | 9200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | 45W charging | 45W turbo charging |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| USB | USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Basic information
Release year
- Pad X1
- 2025
- Pad 8
- 2026
Starting price
- Pad X1
- $399
- Pad 8
- —
Display size
- Pad X1
- 11.2-inch
- Pad 8
- 11.2-inch
Dimensions
- Pad X1
- 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 6.2 mm
- Pad 8
- 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 5.8 mm
Weight
- Pad X1
- 500 g
- Pad 8
- 485 g
Front material
- Pad X1
- —
- Pad 8
- —
Back material
- Pad X1
- —
- Pad 8
- —
Display
Display technology
- Pad X1
- LCD
- Pad 8
- LCD
Resolution
- Pad X1
- 3200 × 2136
- Pad 8
- 3200 × 2136
Refresh rate
- Pad X1
- 144 Hz
- Pad 8
- 144 Hz
Peak brightness
- Pad X1
- 800 nits
- Pad 8
- 800 nits
Performance
Chipset
- Pad X1
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
- Pad 8
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
RAM
- Pad X1
- 8 GB
- Pad 8
- 8 GB, 12 GB
Storage
- Pad X1
- 512 GB
- Pad 8
- 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Expandable storage
- Pad X1
- No
- Pad 8
- No
Cameras
Main camera
- Pad X1
- Wide · 13 MP · PDAF
- Pad 8
- Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 · PDAF
Front cameras
- Pad X1
- Front · 8 MP
- Pad 8
- Front · 8 MP · ƒ/2.28
Video recording
- Pad X1
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
- Pad 8
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Battery & charging
Typical capacity
- Pad X1
- 8850 mAh
- Pad 8
- 9200 mAh
Wired charging
- Pad X1
- 45 W
- Pad 8
- 45 W
Charging standard
- Pad X1
- 45W charging
- Pad 8
- 45W turbo charging
Connectivity
Wi‑Fi
- Pad X1
- Wi‑Fi 6E
- Pad 8
- Wi‑Fi 7
Bluetooth
- Pad X1
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Pad 8
- —
USB
- Pad X1
- USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1
- Pad 8
- USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pad 8
15 g lighter
Thickness
Pad 8
0.4 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
User Experience Summary
Pad X1
Strengths
- Outstanding display and chipset value for midrange tablet pricing
- 45W charging and Wi-Fi 6E feel modern versus Redmi budget alternatives
- 3:2 144Hz canvas elevates reading and split-screen productivity
Compromises
- Accessories and biometrics cost extra mental and financial overhead
- Mixed reports stem from limited long-term ownership and spotty regional retail
- Battery capacity smaller than Pad M1 for couch marathon streamers
Pad 8
Strengths
- Complete mid-tier package with 3.2K 144Hz LCD, stylus, and 67W charging
- Thinner 485 g body improves daily carry versus Pad 7
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 strong for productivity without Pro pricing
Compromises
- Incremental over Pad 7 for satisfied owners debating 2026 upgrade math
- No fingerprint sensor — face unlock and PIN only
- LCD less cinematic than OLED tablets; long-term data still thin