Xiaomi Pad 8 Review: A Powerful Android Tablet That Gets Most Things Right
Xiaomi Pad 8 Review: A Powerful Android Tablet That Gets Most Things Right
Publish Date: 2026-03-11 07:22:00
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Android tablets often struggle to feel essential, but the Xiaomi Pad 8 makes a pretty convincing case for itself. Starting at ₹33,999 in India, Xiaomi is positioning it as a powerful tablet that can handle both entertainment and productivity. After spending time using it with the Focus Pen Pro and the keyboard accessory, what stood out most was how practical the tablet feels in everyday use. It’s fast, comfortable to hold, and capable enough to handle work, streaming, and casual gaming without feeling stretched.
The first thing you notice is the display. The tablet features an 11.2-inch LCD panel with a 3200 × 2136 resolution (3.2K) and 345 PPI, and it looks genuinely sharp. Scrolling through apps or reading long documents feels smooth thanks to the 144 Hz refresh rate, while the 360 Hz touch sampling rate makes interactions feel extremely responsive. If you’re using the stylus, the 240 Hz stylus sampling rate keeps writing fluid and natural. Brightness peaks at 800 nits, which means the screen works well indoors and holds up reasonably well in brighter environments.
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Performance is another area where the tablet impresses. It runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor with an Adreno 825 GPU, which is powerful enough to keep things running smoothly even when you push it a bit. Xiaomi pairs the processor with 8GB LPDDR5X or 12GB LPDDR5T RAM, along with 128GB UFS 3.1 or 256GB UFS 4.1 storage. In everyday use, that translates to quick app launches, smooth multitasking, and enough power to handle heavier apps without lag. Whether you’re switching between documents, browsing with multiple tabs open, or streaming content, the tablet rarely feels slow.
Despite the large display, the design feels surprisingly easy to live with. The tablet measures just 5.75 mm thick and weighs around 485 grams, which makes it comfortable to hold for longer…
