Xiaomi Pad 8 vs Xiaomi Pad 9
73.3Performance46.7
78.4Display78.4
50.5Battery55.4
85Portability84.5
67.2Features35.2
2 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 81 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 8 wins this tablet face-off, 70.3 to 58.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and performance (+27). Xiaomi Pad 9 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
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 67 vs 35
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 51
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.2 ″ | 11.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3200x2136 | 3200x2136 |
| Pixel density | 344 ppi | 344 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9,200 mAh | 9,720 mAh+6% |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 485 g | 485 g |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm+1% | 5.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-C 3.2 |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Xiaomi Focus Pen | — |
| Keyboard support | Yes | — |
| Speakers | Quad | 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |