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Think China-only tablet launches were the end of the story? Think again. Xiaomi’s Pad 8 duo has quietly slipped into EU Energy Label databases, and that breadcrumb trail all but screams international availability.
A reliable tip posted on X fills in the color and configuration details: the Pad 8 will arrive in blue, grey and green, with 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. The Pad 8 Pro mirrors those hues but steps up the memory and storage options — 8GB/256GB and a roomier 12GB/512GB variant.
Timing matters. Sources suggest Xiaomi will roll these tablets out at the same global unveiling as the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra — a launch that’s expected just ahead of MWC in Barcelona on March 2. In short: expect official word before the show floor opens.
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Under the glass they’re not radically different. Both tablets share an 11.2-inch IPS LCD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 800 nits peak brightness, a quad-speaker array, and a hefty 9,200 mAh battery that supports 22.5W reverse wired charging. But the divergence appears where it counts:
- Pad 8: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, and 45W wired charging support.
- Pad 8 Pro: Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 50MP rear camera, a 32MP selfie shooter, 67W wired charging and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Short version: the Pad 8 targets mainstream users who want solid performance and long battery life, while the Pad 8 Pro is Xiaomi’s bid for power users who care about flagship-level chips and better cameras. Which one makes sense depends on whether you value raw processing muscle and photography over a slimmer price tag.
Expect more precise pricing and regional launch windows to surface during Xiaomi’s global event. Keep your notification settings on — this is one tablet drop you won’t want to miss.
Source: gsmarena
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