Alongside the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro, Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi Pad 7 series in China. The series includes the standard Pad 7 and the Pad 7 Pro, offering a premium tablet experience with impressive specifications and versatile productivity features. Let’s dive into the details of this much-anticipated tablet series.
Xiaomi Pad 7 Series Specifications
The Xiaomi Pad 7 series boasts an 11.2-inch 345ppi LCD display with a high 3.2K resolution of 3200 x 2136 pixels. It supports a 144Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals for both content consumption and gaming.
The display reaches a peak brightness of 800 nits. Additionally, the series offers an optional Nano Matte screen for users seeking reduced glare, achieved through AG nano-texture and AR optical coating. This coating reduces glare by 99% and reflectivity by 65%, enhancing reading and writing comfort.
The Xiaomi Pad 7 is equipped with the third-generation Snapdragon 7+ processor, providing efficient multitasking and performance. The Pro variant, however, steps up with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, ensuring a more powerful performance suitable for professional tasks and gaming. The integration of Xiaomi’s HyperCore software-hardware system boosts performance, cold start speed by 13%, and multitasking efficiency by 69%.
Both models come with Xiaomi’s new HyperOS 2, offering enhanced multitasking capabilities. The system introduces a new desktop mode, offering a desktop-like interface with a cross-device clipboard that syncs content across Xiaomi phones, tablets, and PCs.
On the photography front, the standard Pad 7 features an 8MP front camera and a 13MP rear camera, while the Pad 7 Pro offers a 32MP front shooter and a 50MP rear camera for high-resolution captures. The camera setup ensures clear video calls and captures, while the AI-based enhancements improve image quality in various lighting conditions.
The Xiaomi Pad 7 series is powered by an 8850mAh battery, providing ample battery life for prolonged use. The standard Pad 7 supports 45W fast charging, whereas the Pad 7 Pro supports 67W fast charging.
The series features a sleek metal unibody design, measuring just 6.18mm in thickness and weighing 500g. It comes with a floating keyboard accessory, featuring a 64-key adaptive backlit keyboard, 0-124° step-less adjustment, and a full-area mechanical touchpad.
The tablet also includes quad speakers supporting four-channel surround sound, TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light emission, and a high-volume mode for immersive audio experiences.
Pricing & Availability
The Xiaomi Pad 7 series is available in three color options: Sky Blue, Cyan Green, and Black. Here are the prices:
Xiaomi Pad 7:
8GB + 128GB: 1999 Yuan ($280)
8GB + 256GB: 2299 Yuan ($322)
12GB + 256GB: 2599 Yuan ($364)
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro:
8GB + 128GB: 2499 Yuan ($350)
8GB + 256GB: 2799 Yuan ($392)
12GB + 256GB: 3099 Yuan ($434)
12GB + 512GB: 3499 Yuan ($490)
The optional Nano Matte screen is available for 256GB and above models for an additional 200 Yuan ($28). The Xiaomi Pad 7 series is now available for purchase in China through Xiaomi’s official website and authorized retailers.