Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro worth it?
Yes on a discount; at full price, rivals are close.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite makes it one of the fastest Android tablets, faster than the Galaxy Tab S11, and battery life is great. The 11.2-inch 3.2K 144Hz screen is sharp and flicker-free, it has a fast USB 3.2 port, and the metal build feels premium. The glossy screen reflects a lot and could be brighter, the camera bump is chunky, there's no water resistance, and the accessories are expensive. At full price it's close to better-known rivals, so buy it on offer. It isn't sold in the US.
Good to know
- The glossy screen reflects and could be brighter.
- A chunky camera bump makes it rock on a table.
- No water resistance.
- Keyboard and pen are expensive.
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Great battery life
- Premium metal build
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Get it if…
- You want flagship speed for games and multitasking for less.
- You use a pen and keyboard for work.
- You find it on a discount.
Skip it if…
- You use it outdoors a lot: the screen isn't bright enough.
- You don't need the speed: the Xiaomi Pad 8 costs much less.
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How we reached this verdict
T3 calls it a premium Android tablet with flagship power, great battery and design, held back by display brightness, a chunky camera bump and pricey accessories; buy it at a discount. Notebookcheck finds the Snapdragon 8 Elite faster than the Galaxy Tab S11, with a bright 144Hz panel, strong runtimes and a USB 3.2 port. BGR calls it the Android iPad. We found no verified owner reviews at an allowed shop yet.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: T3, Notebookcheck, BGR, Xiaomi, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide