The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro has popped up in the
Geekbench database, giving us the clearest look yet at the company’s next high-end tablet. The device, filed under model number 25091RP04C, pulled in 2,967 points on single-core and 9,485 on multi-core using Geekbench 6.5.0.
That’s no small feat. Those numbers put it in line with some of today’s best-performing
Android phones, which is unusual for a tablet. Most slates, even premium ones, tend to lag a bit behind.
The benchmark also confirms the chip inside: Qualcomm’s
Snapdragon 8 Elite, paired with a hefty 16GB of RAM. It’s clear Xiaomi is aiming this model at more than casual video watching. This is the sort of setup that should chew through multitasking and heavier apps without a problem.
What Leaks Suggest
Beyond the
benchmark itself, leaks are filling in the blanks. According to reliable tipster @Digital Chat Station, all Pad 8 models are expected to carry an 11.16-inch LCD screen running at a high refresh rate. A big battery is also on the way, reportedly above 10,000mAh. That’s important — tablets live or die by endurance, and Xiaomi seems to know it.
Charging speeds could also separate the lineup. Rumor has it the standard Pad 8 will stick with 45W fast charging, while the Pro gets bumped up to 67W. For people who use their tablet as a daily work machine, that difference matters. A quick top-up during lunch could keep the Pro going well into the evening.
Why Timing Matters
The Pad 8 Pro isn’t launching alone. It’s expected to share the stage with the
Xiaomi 16 smartphone series, and that pairing makes sense. Xiaomi has been pushing its
HyperOS and HyperConnect features, which aim to knit phones, tablets, and even laptops together into a smoother experience.
That approach mirrors what Apple has done so effectively for years. If Xiaomi can pull it off, switching between devices — picking up a document on your tablet after editing it on your phone, for instance — could feel far less clunky than it does today.
The Bigger Picture
So yes, the raw specs are impressive. But the real story might be Xiaomi’s ambition. With the Pad 8 Pro, the company isn’t just dropping another Android tablet. It’s trying to make sure that tablet fits neatly into a wider ecosystem — one where the hardware and software play nicely together. If it works, Xiaomi could have a genuine competitor in the premium tablet space.
