The key facts from reliable sources, primarily a recent report on Gizmochina dated February 12, 2026, and cross-checked with other tech sites like NotebookCheck, GSMArena, and Android Headlines, center on a leak from tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore (via his X post). No information is invented here.
Main points:
- Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro, launched in China in September 2025, are set for global release.
- The global rollout may happen alongside the Xiaomi 17 series smartphones.
- Color options for both models: blue, grey, and green.
- Storage/RAM variants:
- Pad 8: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
- Pad 8 Pro: 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage.
- Both keep the same hardware as the Chinese versions.
- Additional shared specs (from the Chinese launch, consistent globally): 11.2-inch LCD display with 3.2K resolution, 3:2 aspect ratio, 144Hz refresh rate, 800 nits peak brightness; 9,200mAh battery; HyperOS 3 on Android 16; support for Xiaomi Focus Touch Pen Pro; quad speakers; Wi-Fi 7; no cellular connectivity.
- Pad 8 specific: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, 45W charging, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front.
- Pad 8 Pro specific: Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 67W charging, 50MP rear camera, 32MP front.
- Other notes: EU Energy Labels appeared, indicating IP54 splash resistance in some reports; global models spotted on Geekbench earlier (e.g., Pad 8 Pro with 8GB RAM baseline).
These align across sources without contradictions on the leaked variants and colors. The Chinese colors were different (e.g., Black, Turquoise Green, Ice Crystal Blue), so global options appear adjusted.
Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro Global Variants and Colors Leaked
Xiaomi appears ready to bring its Pad 8 series to markets outside China. A fresh leak points to upcoming global availability for both the standard Pad 8 and the higher-end Pad 8 Pro.
The details come from tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, who shared information on configurations and appearance ahead of any official announcement.
Global Release Context
The tablets first arrived in China back in September 2025. They share hardware with flagship phones from the same period. Reports suggest the global debut could align with the Xiaomi 17 smartphone series launch.
EU energy labels have surfaced for the models, which supports the move toward international sales.
Color Choices
Both tablets will come in the same three colors for global markets:
- Blue
- Grey
- Green
This differs from the options available in China.
Memory and Storage Options
The leak outlines specific configurations:
Xiaomi Pad 8
- 8GB RAM with 128GB storage
- 8GB RAM with 256GB storage
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
- 8GB RAM with 256GB storage
- 12GB RAM with 512GB storage
These match expectations for mid-to-high-end tablets in 2026.
Key Specifications Overview
The Pad 8 uses a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, while the Pro version runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both feature an 11.2-inch display at 3.2K resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 800 nits brightness.
Batteries sit at 9,200mAh across the line, with 45W charging on the Pad 8 and 67W on the Pro. Camera setups include a 13MP rear and 8MP front on the base model, stepping up to 50MP rear and 32MP front on the Pro.
Software runs HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Other features cover quad speakers, stylus support, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and no built-in cellular options.
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