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Xiaomi Pad 8 India launch date announced, to come with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and 9200 mAh battery

Xiaomi Pad 8 is confirmed to launch in India later this week. The landing page for the tablet also reveals that the Xiaomi Focus Keyboard with adaptive backlit keys and a touchpad will also launch alongside.

February 24, 2026 / 09:30 IST
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  • Xiaomi Pad 8 launches in India on February 28
  • Tablet features Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 9,200mAh battery
  • Focus Pen Pro stylus and Keyboard debut alongside the tablet

Xiaomi is set to release its next tablet in India later this week, as the Chinese technology company has confirmed the launch date of the Xiaomi Pad 8. The tablet was launched in China last year, and it’s the company’s latest Android flagship big-screen device. It is set to be unveiled alongside the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro stylus and Focus Keyboard, as both accessories will also be compatible with this tablet.

Xiaomi Pad 8: India launch date, expected specifications

A dedicated landing page on the Xiaomi website confirms that the Xiaomi Pad 8 will make its debut on February 28, coinciding with the global and Indian launch of the company’s latest flagship smartphone lineup, Xiaomi 17 series. The listing also reveals more details about this upcoming tablet. It is confirmed to be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, and the brand has also revealed that the tablet will be equipped with a 9,200mAh battery.

Moreover, the landing page for the Xiaomi Pad 8 also reveals that the Xiaomi Focus Keyboard for the upcoming tablet will come with adaptive backlit keys and a touchpad that supports gestures, to provide a laptop-like experience. Xiaomi will also introduce the Focus Pen Pro, a buttonless stylus that also supports gestures, with the tablet. More details about these devices will be revealed on the launch date.

To recall, the Xiaomi Pad 8 was launched in China in September last year, with the same Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and up to 12GB of RAM. Further, the tablet has an 11.2-inch 3.2K LCD screen with up to 144Hz refresh rate. For cameras, it has a 50MP rear camera and a 32MP front camera. Despite housing a big 9,200 mAh battery, the tablet is expected to still sport a slim 5.75mm profile and support 67W charging.

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Sandip Chakraborty
first published: Feb 24, 2026 09:30 am

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