Xiaomi announces the Xiaomi Pad 8 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro’s arrival in the Philippines, its latest line of AI-powered light productivity tablets, offering the most powerful and thinnest tablets Xiaomi has ever launched to the market.
Xiaomi Pad 8 Series comes with stunning visuals on the 11.2-inch 3.2K display, offering up to 800
nits of brightness and a buttery-smooth 144Hz refresh rate. Every detail comes to life with remarkable clarity and fluidity. With an ultra-thin profile of just 5.75mm and weighing only 485g, these tablets are
built to go wherever you go, slipping easily into your bag, yet packed with power. Despite being thinner and lighter than the last generation, both models are equipped with a large 9,200mAh battery, offering even greater capacity for longer use.
Running on Xiaomi HyperOS 3, the Pad 8 Series offers a more elegant and refined aesthetic, PC-level productivity, and system-level intelligence powered by Xiaomi HyperAI. The new interface features updated lock screens, wallpapers, and desktop elements, all enhanced with subtle animations and customizable widgets. Beyond design, Xiaomi HyperOS 3 also empowers users to maximize productivity, enabling effortless multitasking and offering a PC-like experience. The updated split-screen layout now supports a 5:5 vertical split view, enabling users to maximize the large display for efficient multitasking, and introduces the new horizontal 1:9 split ratio for more flexible window management.
Workstation Mode on the Pad 8 Series has been upgraded, expanding the number of apps that can be retained in the Dock to display more quick-access apps. Xiaomi HyperOS 3 takes multitasking a step further by supporting PC-Level Browser on Xiaomi Pad 8 Series. Featuring intuitive mouse-hover previews, right-click functionality, and an enhanced toolbar, it facilitates smoother interaction with online tools and platforms, making it easier to work, create, and collaborate across the web.
Professional workflows are further supported by integrated WPS Office PC, ensuring seamless compatibility with WPS Docs, WPS Slides, WPS Sheets, and WPS PDFs for document creation and editing directly on the device. These functions are specifically tailored to enhance productivity on Xiaomi devices. Additionally, Xiaomi HyperAI and enhanced interconnectivity will help boost user productivity, enabling smooth transitions between tasks, effortless collaboration across devices, and uninterrupted workflow.
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The ultimate power mobile experience: Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
At the top of the line, Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, offering top-tier performance for users who need to power through intensive tasks, with CPU performance increased by 81% and GPU performance boosted by 103%. With 67W HyperCharge, your Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro powers up quickly, whether you’re at a coffee shop or in between meetings, keeping you on track without delay. A 50MP rear camera and a 32MP front camera are designed for professionals who require detailed image capture and high-quality video calls. For those with larger storage needs, this model offers up to 512GB of storage, providing ample space for extensive project files, high-res media, and apps.
And for a more versatile premium experience, Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is also offered in a Matte Glass version with the next-gen nano-texture-etched display driven by anti-reflective coating technology, which drastically improves sparkle resistance by 44% compared to the last generation and provides superior tactile performance, particularly when using a stylus for creative or professional tasks.
Streamlined for performance: Xiaomi Pad 8
For those seeking a more streamlined yet still powerful experience, Xiaomi Pad 8, Xiaomi’s most powerful standard model to date globally, offers a high-performance alternative powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Mobile Platform. CPU performance increases by 32%, while GPU performance jumps by 67%, making it the perfect choice for users who rely on multitasking.
45W turbo charging ensures you’re always ready to go, even during busy days. A 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera deliver crisp, clear visuals for everyday tasks. With up to 256GB of storage, Xiaomi Pad 8 gives users enough room for daily apps, photos, and media without the excess capacity needed for high-end projects.
Better control and productivity with the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro
Xiaomi Pad 8 Series introduces the all-new Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro, a premium stylus weighing only 17.5g. It features pressure-sensitive control for precise input, along with intuitive pinch and double-tap gestures for seamless interaction with documents and artwork. This series is also supported by a range of productivity accessories, including Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Focus Keyboard, Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Keyboard, and Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Cover, all designed to elevate your workflow and turn tablets into powerful, all-in-one tools.
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro 8GB/256GB will retail for P38,999, while the Xiaomi Pad 8 will retail for P29,999. They will come with the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 8 Focus Keyboards, respectively. Both tablets have three color options: Pine Green, Gray, and Blue.
Offline pre-orders for the Xiaomi Pad 8 8GB/256GB and Pad 8 Pro 8GB/256GB will have a discount of P2,000 each. Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro customers will receive a keyboard. Pre-orders for the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro will be at P2,000 off but will require a P500 downpayment.
Shopee has an exclusive promo for the Xiaomi Pad 8 Series. Pre-orders for the Pad 8 Pro 12GB/512GB will have a slashed down price from P45,999 to P41,699, while the Pad 8 8GB/128GB’s price of P20,999 goes down to P17,999. Checkout from March 2-19 and receive a FREE Xiaomi Pad 8 Series Keyboard or Focus Pen Pro.
