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Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£450RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:11.2 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4

Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB)
8.8/10

Overall score

Score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

90%

8.9

Technical score

10%

7.7

User score

★Better than 97% of tablets
8.6

Value for money

Value for money
8.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

★Better than 97%
8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

22%

9.8

Performance

20%

8.7

Display

16%

8.9

Camera

14%

9.4

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

9.6

Software & Features

5%

7.4

Design

3%

8.6

Audio & Multimedia

★Better than 98%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 70%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £450
Best rankings
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Available versions:
8GB + 128GBCheck price
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Technical Specifications of tablet Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

22%

9.8

Performance

20%

8.7

Display

16%

8.9

Camera

14%

9.4

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

9.6

Software & Features

5%

7.4

Design

3%

8.6

Audio & Multimedia

8.9
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

7.7
Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 4.7 points, which is higher than 50.5% of Tablets.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

8.6
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 90.1% of tablets and equal to that of 6.1% of tablets.
Process node
4 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 4 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 88.2% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15.7% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
2,110 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 2,110 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 84.6% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 97.7% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
3200×2136
This tablet has a screen resolution of 3200×2136 which is higher than that of 98.5% of tablets and equal to that of 1.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz which is higher than in 91.2% of tablets and equal to that in 7.5% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
345 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 345 ppi which is higher than that of 97.7% of tablets and equal to that of 0.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 display glass which is stronger than that on 93.8% of tablets and equal to that on 5.8% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 13 MP which is higher than that of 74% of tablets and equal to that of 21.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than in 69.7% of tablets and equal to that in 19.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
9,200 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 9,200 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 84.3% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
45 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 45 W which is faster than in 83.8% of tablets and equal to speeds in 6.7% of tablets.
Battery life
18 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 18 hours, which is longer than that of 93.4% of tablets and equal to that of 2% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
HyperOS 3
This tablet uses the HyperOS 3 operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 76.7%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
485 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 485 g which is lighter than 51.9% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
?
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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Number of microphones
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 4 microphones, which is more than in 93% of tablets and equal to the number in 4.4% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
yes
This tablet supports aptX Adaptive. 93.1% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.9% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.7% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2.4x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (18 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    18 hours vs 10 hours
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (3200×2136 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    3200×2136 vs 1920×1200
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 825 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 825 vs Mali-G51
  • 60.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.21 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (12 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 21.2% better value for money
    Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.6 vs 7.1).
    8.6 vs 7.1
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 825 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 825 vs Mali-G51
  • 60.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.21 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (12 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 3.61x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (6,823 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    6,823 points vs 1,891 points
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR5T vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR5T vs LPDDR3
  • 2.89x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (2,110 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,110 points vs 729 points
  • 5.15x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (76.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    76.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 7,734 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (9,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    9,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 71.4% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (4 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    4 nm vs 14 nm
  • 76.9% faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (1,150 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    1,150 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 2.4x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (3200×2136 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    3200×2136 vs 1920×1200
  • 399 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (800 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    800 nits vs 401 nits
  • 54% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (345 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    345 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.6% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    1% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • 1.1 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (11.2 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    11.2 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 124 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (345 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    345 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • More durable display glass
    This tablet uses better display glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 5 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 5 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • 3x higher touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a higher touch sampling rate than the average tablet (360 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    360 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 5 MP higher main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This tablet allows manual shutter speed control, the average tablet does not. 21.9% of tablets offer manual shutter speed control.
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (18 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    18 hours vs 10 hours
  • 2.5x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (45 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    45 W vs 18 W
  • 39.8% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (9,200 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    9,200 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This tablet supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.4 vs 5.0
  • Newer USB version
    This tablet supports a newer USB version than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2). The average tablet uses USB USB 2.0.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Supports dynamic theme
    This tablet features dynamic themes, the average tablet does not. 29% of tablets offer dynamic theming.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
    paste warning
  • 2.25 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (5.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    5.75 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 6 newer release date
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2025 vs 2019).
    September 2025
    2025 vs 2019
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • 3 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (4 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.2% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    This tablet supports Bluetooth LE Audio, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This tablet supports aptX Adaptive, the average tablet does not. 6.9% of tablets include aptX Adaptive support.
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (740:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    740:1 vs 1,015:1
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (HyperOS 3 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    HyperOS 3 vs Android
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.28 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.28 vs f/2.2
  • 73.1% more expensive
    Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£450 vs £260).
    £450 vs £260
  • 3.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.72 vs 8.000).
    7.72 vs 8
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (740:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    740:1 vs 1,015:1
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.28 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.28 vs f/2.2
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (HyperOS 3 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    HyperOS 3 vs Android
  • 51.22 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (251.2 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    251.22 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.

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stuff.tv
28/02/2026
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androidheadlines.com
28/02/2026
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I'm Convinced the Xiaomi Pad 8 Is the Best Mid-Range Tablet
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techadvisor.com
13/03/2026
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Xiaomi Pad 8 Review: Versatile Value - Tech Advisor
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digitalcameraworld.com
09/03/2026
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Xiaomi Pad 8 review: entertainment and productivity on a shoestring - Digital Camera World
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netzwelt.de
28/02/2026
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Xiaomi Pad 8 im Test: Dünner, leichter, schneller
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nextpit.de
06/03/2026
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Xiaomi Pad 8 im Test: Tolles Tablet, aber an den falschen Stellen gespart
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lesnumeriques.com
28/02/2026
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Test Xiaomi Pad 8: la tablette qui veut faire trembler l'iPad
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01net.com
28/02/2026
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Test Xiaomi Pad 8: la meilleure alternative à l'iPad pour travailler?
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presse-citron.net
28/02/2026
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J'ai testé la Xiaomi Pad 8: que vaut cette tablette abordable?
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phonandroid.com
28/02/2026
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Test Xiaomi Pad 8 : la tablette qui peut (presque) totalement remplacer votre PC
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What customers like about Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB)

  • High-performance Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset handles gaming and multitasking with ease
  • Premium aluminum unibody design that is slimmer and lighter than its predecessor
  • Sharp 3.2K 144Hz display with high color accuracy and eye-care certifications
  • Excellent quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos for immersive media consumption
  • Strong ecosystem and accessory support, including the Focus Pen Pro and Focus Keyboard
  • Long battery life (9200mAh) that often lasts several days of typical use
  • Competitive pricing offering high-end features at a mid-range cost

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB)

  • Lack of a fingerprint sensor, requiring reliance on facial recognition or PINs
  • HyperOS software has some inconsistencies, bloatware, and occasional app scaling issues
  • No microSD card slot for expandable storage
  • Base model 128GB storage can feel limiting for modern large-scale games
  • IPS LCD panel lacks the true blacks and contrast found in more expensive OLED tablets
  • Cameras are basic and lack image stabilization for video
  • No official IP certification for water or dust resistance

Verdict

The Xiaomi Pad 8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) is a high-performance tablet featuring a 11.2-inch 3.2K (3200 x 2136) IPS LCD display with a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate and 800 nits peak brightness. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, running HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Key pros include its ultra-slim 5.8mm aluminum unibody design, a large 9200mAh battery with 45W fast charging, and advanced connectivity like Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. However, notable cons include the lack of a fingerprint scanner (relying on facial recognition), no microSD card slot for storage expansion, and the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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