A recent report by CyberMedia Research (CMR) notes the tablet market grew 41% year-on-year in Q4 2025, with premium large-screen tablets accounting for 85% of shipments.
Xiaomi's latest offering, the Pad 8, starts at ₹33,999 and offers 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB variants.
The tablet comes with a bundled Focus Pen Pro and a Nano Texture Display variant available from the outset for a ₹2,000 increment.
Xiaomi has opted not to include a 5G option, physical SIM, or eSIM with the Pad 8, which may be a miss for certain demographics.
The Workstation Mode continues to be a personal favourite, unlocking an interface similar to a Windows laptop or desktop.
The Xiaomi HyperAI collective of AI voice transcription, an AI calculator, and Google Gemini provide necessary utility.
The nano-texture display tech, first introduced by Xiaomi last year, creates a matte-like surface that eliminates reflections and provides a more comfortable viewing experience.
The tablet features a 9,200mAh battery that can return more than 20 hours of continuous on-screen time and supports 45-watt charging.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 is a step forward in the Android tablet formula collective, offering genuine usability improvements and a unique nano-texture display experience.
