Highlights
- Xiaomi Pad 8 has received a ₹2,000 price hike in India across all variants.
- New pricing is already live on Xiaomi’s official website.
- The base 8GB+128GB model now costs ₹35,999, while the 12GB+256GB variant is priced at ₹38,999.
Xiaomi has increased the price of its Xiaomi Pad 8 tablet in India recently. The updated pricing is already live on Xiaomi’s official India website and makes the tablet more expensive than it was at launch. Here are the details we know as of now.
Xiaomi Pad 8 New Price in India
The Xiaomi Pad 8 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is now priced at ₹35,999. This represents a ₹2,000 increase over its original launch price of ₹33,999.
The higher-end 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant now costs ₹38,999 compared to its launch price of ₹36,999. Customers opting for this version bundled with the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro will now have to pay ₹43,999 instead of the earlier ₹41,999.
The Nano Texture edition of the Xiaomi Pad 8 has also become more expensive. The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant with the Nano Texture display now carries a price tag of ₹40,999 up from ₹38,999 at launch. The same model bundled with the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro is now available for ₹45,999 reflecting a ₹2,000 increase from its previous price of ₹43,999.
Why Xiaomi Pad 8 Price Increased?
While Xiaomi has not officially explained the price revision, rising component costs and ongoing global semiconductor supply challenges are believed to be contributing factors.
This price hike follows similar price increases announced recently by other brands such as OnePlus, Poco, and Lava for several of their mid-range smartphones in India.
Xiaomi Pad 8 – Key Features
Xiaomi Pad 8 debuted in the country in March this year. It runs on HyperOS 3 and features an 11.2-inch display with a 3.2K resolution, up to a 144Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 800 nits. The standard version comes with a glossy screen, while the Nano Texture variant offers anti-glare and anti-reflective properties designed to improve visibility in bright environments.
Powering the tablet is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor paired with an Adreno 825 GPU. The device is available with up to 12GB of LPDDR5T RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 4.1 internal storage.
For photography and video calls, the Xiaomi Pad 8 is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The tablet also features a quad-speaker setup with support for Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio aiming to deliver an enhanced multimedia experience.
The device houses a large 9,200mAh battery and supports 45W fast charging. Xiaomi also offers support for the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro, which provides more than 16,000 levels of pressure sensitivity. Additionally, the tablet can be paired with compatible keyboard accessories allowing users to enjoy a laptop-like productivity experience.
FAQs
Q1. How much has the Xiaomi Pad 8 price increased in India?
Answer. All variants have seen a ₹2,000 hike, with updated prices now live on Xiaomi’s official India website.
Q2. What are the new prices for the Xiaomi Pad 8 variants?
Answer. The 8GB+128GB model costs ₹35,999, the 12GB+256GB variant is ₹38,999, and the Nano Texture edition is ₹40,999. Bundles with Focus Pen Pro are also ₹2,000 costlier.
Q3. Why did Xiaomi raise the Pad 8 prices?
Answer. Though not officially explained, rising component costs and global semiconductor supply challenges are believed to be the main reasons.
