Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
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Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
#8Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Performance
94.099.6
Camera
90.396.3
Display
90.699.5
Battery
97.598.8
Build
94.399.1
Overall
93.498.7
Summary
- The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 features a larger 12.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, while the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro has an 11.2-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 2136 x 3200 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate, offering a sharper and smoother visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Pad 8 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 870 in the Pad 5 Pro.
- Both tablets have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Pad 8 Pro can record video at 4K@60fps, enhancing its video capabilities.
- The Pad 5 Pro has a larger 10,000 mAh battery, while the Pad 8 Pro comes with a 9,200 mAh battery, both supporting 67W charging.
- In terms of software, the Pad 5 Pro runs on Android 12 with MIUI Pad 13, whereas the Pad 8 Pro features Android 16 with HyperOS 3, indicating a more advanced software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring aluminum frames and glass fronts, but the Pad 8 Pro is lighter at 485g compared to the 620g of the Pad 5 Pro.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
General
Release Date
2022, August 11
2025, September 25
Announced
2022, August 11
2025, September 25
Description
Versions: Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 (Wi-Fi only)
N/A
Display
Size
12.4"
11.2"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 500 nits
IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~243 ppi density)
2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~344 ppi density)
PPI
1600
2136
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 830
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Front Camera
20 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.4", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
10000 mAh
9200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 10000 mAh
9200 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 60% in 36 min, 100% in 68 min
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+22.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
285 x 185.2 x 6.7 mm (11.22 x 7.29 x 0.26 in)
251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)
Weight
620 g
485 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Green
Gray, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 video output
USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Android 12, MIUI Pad 13
Android 16, HyperOS 3
OS Version
Android 12, MIUI Pad 13
Android 16, HyperOS 3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No