It’s official. Xiaomi India has confirmed via its X account that the Xiaomi Pad 8 will launch in India on February 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM IST — the same day as the global Xiaomi 17 series debut. The Amazon India microsite is live, confirming key specs, with full pricing and availability details expected at the launch event. Note: Amazon’s poster shows March 12 as a separate date — that likely refers to the sale/shipping date, not the launch event.
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Xiaomi Pad 8 India: Confirmed Specs & Expected Price
Xiaomi has confirmed the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, 9,200mAh battery, and Focus Pen Pro stylus support via the Amazon India listing. The rest of the spec sheet mirrors the China variant.
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 | Xiaomi Pad 7 (for comparison) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Date (India) | February 28, 2026 | 2025 |
| Display | 11.2-inch 3.2K IPS LCD, 144Hz, 800 nits, TÜV Rheinland | 11.2-inch 2.8K, 144Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm), Adreno 825 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| RAM / Storage | 8GB+128GB / 8GB+256GB / 12GB+256GB | 8GB / 12GB variants |
| Battery | 9,200mAh | 8,850mAh |
| Charging | 45W fast charging (India speed TBC at launch) | 45W |
| OS | Android 16 + HyperOS 3 | Android 15 + HyperOS 2 |
| Stylus | Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro (magnetic) | Focus Pen compatible |
| Keyboard | Focus Keyboard (backlit, gesture touchpad) | Optional |
| Speakers | Quad speakers, Dolby Atmos | Quad speakers |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | Side-mounted |
| Thickness | ~5.75mm (one of Xiaomi’s slimmest) | 6.18mm |
| Weight | 485g | 500g |
| AnTuTu | 2,000,000+ (confirmed by Xiaomi) | ~900,000 |
| Availability | Amazon India exclusive | Amazon India |
| Expected India Price | ₹26,999–₹32,999 | Starts ₹28,999 |
Why the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Is a Bigger Deal Than It Sounds
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 sits above the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 but below the Snapdragon 8 Elite — a positioning that makes it genuinely powerful for a tablet at this price. The 2 million+ AnTuTu score is over double what the Xiaomi Pad 7 managed, and the Adreno 825 GPU handles demanding gaming and video editing tasks that mid-range Dimensity chips struggle with.
Combined with Wi-Fi 7 (a generational leap in wireless throughput for productivity users), the Focus Keyboard with backlit keys and gesture touchpad, and Xiaomi’s slimmest-ever tablet build at ~5.75mm, the Pad 8 makes a credible case as a laptop replacement for students and light professionals — if the India pricing stays south of ₹30,000.
The March 12 Amazon date is likely the first sale date — expect the February 28 launch to confirm variants and pricing, with units shipping two weeks later.
Watch the launch live at Xiaomi India’s official page and check our Xiaomi Pad 8 India price and review on TechnoSports and our best tablets under ₹30,000 in India 2026.
FAQs
When is the Xiaomi Pad 8 launching in India?
Xiaomi Pad 8 launches in India on February 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM IST — confirmed via Xiaomi India’s official X account, with Amazon India listing expected to go live the same day.
What chipset does the Xiaomi Pad 8 have?
The Xiaomi Pad 8 runs on Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm) with Adreno 825 GPU, delivering over 2 million AnTuTu — more than double the performance of the Xiaomi Pad 7.
