The Xiaomi Pad 8 is all set to launch in India tomorrow, on March 10, 2026. Now, ahead of launch, the tablet's price in India has leaked and it's not exactly all good news, pointing at a price hike of around Rs 6,000.
Xiaomi Pad 8 price in India could start from Rs 33,999
Reliable tipster Abhishek Yadav took to X to suggest that the Xiaomi Pad 8 could start from Rs 33,999 for the base 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant. In addition, the tipster believes that the 12 GB + 256 GB and 12 GB + 256 GB nanotexture variants will be priced at Rs 35,999 and Rs 38,999, respectively.
For those unaware, the Nanotexture variant of the Xiaomi Pad 8 (introduced with the Xiaomi Pad 7) basically features a matted-out anti-glare display instead of a glossy screen.
To compare, last year, the Xiaomi Pad 7 launched in India for Rs 27,999 and went up to Rs 31,999 for the nanotexture variant. So, if the leak is true, Xiaomi will give the Pad 8 a price hike of Rs 6,000 over the last generation.
Xiaomi Pad 8 specifications and features
As for specifications, the brand has already confirmed quite a few details about the Indian variant of the tablet. Besides, thanks to the Xiaomi Pad 8 series launch in China last year, we know enough. Here's a quick rundown of it all:
- 11.2-inch 3.2K 144 Hz LCD display, 800 nits peak brightness
- Dolby Atmos-tuned quad speaker setup
- 5.75mm thickness
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset
- Android 16-based Xiaomi HyperOS 3 out of the box
- 13 MP primary rear camera, 8 MP selfie shooter
- 9,200mAh battery, 45W fast charging
