Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
46.7Performance46.7
78.5Display79.8
56.3Battery97.3
85Portability61.1
100Features100
2 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro5 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max wins this tablet face-off, 74.5 to 68.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+41) and display (+1). Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 61
- 25% lower weight: 485 g vs 645 g
- 12% higher Pixel density: 345 ppi vs 308 ppi
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 56
- 79% higher charging: 120 W vs 67 W
- 30% higher capacity: 12,000 mAh vs 9,200 mAh
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 800 nits
- 19% higher Screen size: 13.3 ″ vs 11.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.2 ″ | 13.3 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3200x2136 | 3408x2272 |
| Pixel density | 345 ppi+12% | 308 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,000 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9,200 mAh | 12,000 mAh+30% |
| Charging | 67 W | 120 W+79% |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 485 g+25% | 645 g |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm | 5.7 mm+1% |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | — | 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0 |
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