Xiaomi
Pad 7 vs Pad 8 Pro
Device summary
Xiaomi
Pad 8 Pro
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | — | 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 |
| Resolution | — | 3200 × 2136 |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 800 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | — | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | — | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 50 MP · PDAF |
| Front cameras | — | Front · 32 MP |
| Video recording | — | 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Typical capacity | — | 9200 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 67 W |
| Charging standard | — | 67W turbo charging |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| USB | — | USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Basic information
Release year
- Pad 7
- 2024
- Pad 8 Pro
- 2026
Starting price
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- —
Display size
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- 11.2-inch
Dimensions
- Pad 7
- 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 6.2 mm
- Pad 8 Pro
- 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 5.8 mm
Weight
- Pad 7
- 500 g
- Pad 8 Pro
- 485 g
Front material
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- —
Back material
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- —
Display
Display technology
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- LCD
Resolution
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- 3200 × 2136
Refresh rate
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- 144 Hz
Peak brightness
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- 800 nits
Performance
Chipset
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- 8 GB, 12 GB
Storage
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Expandable storage
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- No
Cameras
Main camera
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- Wide · 50 MP · PDAF
Front cameras
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- Front · 32 MP
Video recording
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Battery & charging
Typical capacity
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- 9200 mAh
Wired charging
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- 67 W
Charging standard
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- 67W turbo charging
Connectivity
Wi‑Fi
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- Wi‑Fi 7
USB
- Pad 7
- —
- Pad 8 Pro
- USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pad 8 Pro
15 g lighter
Thickness
Pad 8 Pro
0.4 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
User Experience Summary
Pad 7
Strengths
- Exceptional display value with 144Hz 3:2 productivity canvas
- Strong battery life and solid quad-speaker media experience
- Capable everyday performance at aggressive mid-range pricing
Compromises
- HyperOS defaults feel busy until customized
- Stylus and keyboard cost extra with no fingerprint on standard model
- Workstation mode constrained by Android app scaling limits
Pad 8 Pro
Strengths
- Exceptional hardware value with flagship silicon and 144 Hz 3.2K display
- Light 485 g weight with premium build for the class
- Outstanding gaming thermals and battery endurance
Compromises
- HyperOS tablet experience trails iPadOS and DeX polish
- Full Focus accessory package pushes cost past seven hundred dollars
- No cellular and possible regional charger omission