Redmi K Pad 2: Leaker outlines release plans for Xiaomi's next high-end compact tablet

Xiaomi has just refreshed the Redmi K Pad with a new colour option. The Chinese version of the Xiaomi Pad Mini, the Redmi K Pad is Xiaomi's first foray into a market dominated by Apple and Lenovo in the last few years. Nonetheless, the Redmi K Pad packs a punch despite its comparatively small 205 x 132 x 6.5 mm housing.

For instance, the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ found across both the Redmi K Pad and Xiaomi Pad Mini outperforms the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 that Xiaomi includes in the much larger Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro (curr. $575 on Amazon). With the Pad 8 Pro now taking the crown as Xiaomi's most powerful tablet, thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, rumours have started regarding the fate of Xiaomi's compact tablet division.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Redmi K Pad will not be a one-time thing. Instead, Xiaomi is said to have already committed to delivering a second-generation model. While details are likely to be scarce for the next few months, Digital Chat Station indicates that Xiaomi will replace the Redmi K Pad next year with a new model. Although the leaker has not confirmed the tablet's name yet, the Redmi K Pad 2 and Xiaomi Pad Mini 2 seem like logical choices for the time being.