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Xiaomi Pad 8 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro confirmed for global launch as specs revealed

The Pad 8 Pro should be available globally before MWC 2026 in Barcelona.
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The Pad 8 Pro should be available globally before MWC 2026 in Barcelona.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro have passed a key hurdle before being released globally. Unlike their Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra counterparts, Xiaomi's new high-end tablets will be available internationally with the same hardware as in China.

The Xiaomi Pad 8 series has taken a step closer to receiving a global release. Announced in September, the Pad 8 series currently consists of the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro. However, there have been rumours to suggest that Xiaomi is developing the Xiaomi Pad 8 Max too.

In the meantime, Sudhanshu Ambhore has obtained EU energy labels for the 25091RP04G and 25091RP43G. Ultimately, these model numbers do not reveal much themselves. The Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro's release in China with the model numbers 25091RP43C 

Reportedly, Xiaomi will unleash the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro globally alongside the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Ambhore adds that Xiaomi's high-end tablets will feature the same hardware globally as in China. Thus, the Pad 8 Pro will surpass its direct predecessor (curr. $475 on Amazon) with upgrades like a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a larger battery. Pricing and availability remain unknown for now, although Ambhore believes that Xiaomi will sell the pair in multiple configurations:

Xiaomi Pad 8

  • Blue, Grey or Green colours
  • 8 GB RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB storage 

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

  • Blue, Grey or Green colours
  • 8 GB RAM/256 GB storage
  • 12 GB RAM/512 GB storage
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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > News > News Archive > Newsarchive 2026 02 > Xiaomi Pad 8 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro confirmed for global launch as specs revealed
Alex Alderson, 2026-02-11 (Update: 2026-02-11)