Xiaomi Pad 7
#1237
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
#8Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Pad 7
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Performance
80.999.6
Camera
69.796.3
Display
93.199.5
Battery
99.498.8
Build
94.799.1
Overall
87.698.7
Summary
- The Xiaomi Pad 7 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro both feature an 11.2" IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2136 x 3200 pixels, supporting 144Hz refresh rates and HDR10.
- In terms of performance, the Pad 8 Pro is equipped with the more advanced Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, compared to the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 in the Pad 7, resulting in superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Pad 8 Pro is significantly enhanced with a 50 MP rear sensor versus the 13 MP on the Pad 7, and it also offers higher video recording options.
- Battery capacity is slightly larger in the Pad 8 Pro at 9200 mAh, with faster charging at 67W, compared to the Pad 7's 8850 mAh and 45W charging.
- Both devices are built with a glass front and aluminum frame, but the Pad 8 Pro is marginally lighter at 485g versus the Pad 7's 500g.
- The software experience differs as well, with the Pad 7 running Android 15 and HyperOS 2, while the Pad 8 Pro comes with Android 16 and HyperOS 3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Pad 7
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
General
Release Date
2024, October 29
2025, September 25
Announced
2024, October 29
2025, September 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
11.2"
11.2"
Type
IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits
IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)
Resolution
2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~344 ppi density)
2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~344 ppi density)
PPI
2136
2136
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7675-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 732
Adreno 830
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 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
13 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
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@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8850 mAh
9200 mAh
Battery Details
8850 mAh
9200 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100% in 1h 20 min
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+22.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
251.2 x 173.4 x 6.2 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.24 in)
251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)
Weight
500 g
485 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, 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/a/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, LHDC 5
5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Android 16, HyperOS 3
OS Version
Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
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