The ongoing RAM crisis has pushed smartphone makers into a limbo, where not only new and older phones are now more expensive, they are regularly receiving fresh price hikes on top of that. Now, while some might think it's only limited to phones, that's not the case. Every electronic gadget is getting more expensive and the recent Xiaomi Pad 8 price hike in India is a good example of that.
Xiaomi Pad 8 Price in India Hiked
The Xiaomi Pad 8 launched in India back in March 2026, for Rs 33,999. However, with the recent price revision, it now starts from Rs 35,999 for the base 8 GB + 128 GB model. This however, is for the standard model as the nano-textured display option has now jumped from Rs 38,999 to Rs 40,999.
Image Credit: Xiaomi (screenshot by Siddhartha Samaddar/ Beebom Gadgets)
Image Credit: Xiaomi (screenshot by Siddhartha Samaddar/ Beebom Gadgets)
Moreover, the Xiaomi Pad bundles, including the Xiaomi Pen have also gone up and here is a complete breakdown of the Xiaomi Pad 8 price hike in India:
| Variant | Old Price | New Price | Hike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi Pad 8 (standard) | 8 GB + 128 GB | Rs 33,999 | Rs 35,999 | Rs 2,000 |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 (standard) | 12 GB + 256 GB | Rs 36,999 | Rs 38,999 | Rs 2,000 |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 (nano-texture) | 12 GB + 256 GB | Rs 38,999 | Rs 40,999 | Rs 2,000 |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 (standard with pen) | 12 GB + 256 GB | Rs 41,999 | Rs 43,999 | Rs 2,000 |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 (nano-texture with pen) | 12 GB + 256 GB | Rs 43,999 | Rs 45,999 | Rs 2,000 |
At the time of writing, Xiaomi has not released an official statement regarding the price increase. However, the new prices are live on the Xiaomi India website and the tablet is available to purchase. Aside from tablets, the major price hike this year is on smartphones and we are maintaining a dedicated smartphone price hike tracker for our Indian readers.
So, in case you want to know which brand has hiked prices of which phones, you can take a look at the interlinked guide to get a good idea and make a more informed purchase decision.
