{"id":2319594,"date":"2026-03-09T13:19:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2319594"},"modified":"2026-03-09T13:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:19:19","slug":"xiaomi-pad-8-review-entertainment-and-productivity-on-a-shoestring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/xiaomi-pad-8-review-entertainment-and-productivity-on-a-shoestring\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiaomi Pad 8 review: entertainment and productivity on a shoestring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p id=\"how-we-test\">\n<span class=\"font-bold text-primary-500\">Why you can trust Digital Camera World<br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"size-3 inline-block text-primary-500\" data-component-name=\"Icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M2.25 12c0-5.385 4.365-9.75 9.75-9.75s9.75 4.365 9.75 9.75-4.365 9.75-9.75 9.75S2.25 17.385 2.25 12Zm13.36-1.814a.75.75 0 1 0-1.22-.872l-3.236 4.53L9.53 12.22a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06l2.25 2.25a.75.75 0 0 0 1.14-.094l3.75-5.25Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/features\/how-we-test\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/features\/how-we-test\">Find out how we test.<\/a><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"7d091478-43d0-4920-a888-83f79ca40574\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/xiaomi\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/xiaomi\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/xiaomi\">Xiaomi<\/a> has built a strong reputation for delivering flagship-grade hardware at competitive prices, and the Xiaomi Pad 8 is a great example of this approach. However, this isn\u2019t the flagship model, and the Pad 8 sits just below the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro. But rather than being in competition, these devices offer slightly different performance in a near-identical package at different price points.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, 8GB RAM, and offering a 3.2K 144Hz 12-bit display, the Pad 8 is a tablet that comes with an impressive spec sheet, given its price. That said, it\u2019s not the must budget conscious 11-inch tablet available, but it is a tablet that can be used for a wide range of tasks.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"7d091478-43d0-4920-a888-83f79ca40574-2\">The Pad 8 can straddle the line between consumer entertainment and productivity; it handles everyday tasks like streaming, gaming, and browsing without breaking a sweat, but with the optional Focus Keyboard and a suite of Xiaomi HyperAI features baked into HyperOS 3, alongside WPS Office, it also works well as a compact and mobile workstation.<\/p>\n<p>But whether the Pad 8 fully delivers on that promise in practice is something we&#8217;ll dig into throughout the review. The question always has to be, is it one of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/buying-guides\/best-tablets-for-photo-editing\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/buying-guides\/best-tablets-for-photo-editing\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/buying-guides\/best-tablets-for-photo-editing\">best tablets for photo editing<\/a>? This is much more demanding than simple entertainment and typing, so these two types of productivity never go hand-in-hand.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"3bf306d7-e511-4de1-946c-d304f8f27305\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2133px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZQt9hKw26syAZSLp9cHMJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZQt9hKw26syAZSLp9cHMJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZQt9hKw26syAZSLp9cHMJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZQt9hKw26syAZSLp9cHMJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZQt9hKw26syAZSLp9cHMJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZQt9hKw26syAZSLp9cHMJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" 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id=\"section-xiaomi-pad-8-specifications\"><span>Xiaomi Pad 8: Specifications<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"slice-container-table-LDHLDMgYGj2qHTu8zDyHX8-0G4F36dC2w9INuXeW9YAL7L7yuspzYUK\" class=\"slice-container table-wrapper table-LDHLDMgYGj2qHTu8zDyHX8-0G4F36dC2w9INuXeW9YAL7L7yuspzYUK slice-container-table\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">Swipe to scroll horizontally<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 23 30\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M21.554 15.726a2.878 2.878 0 0 0-1.705-.374 2.881 2.881 0 0 0-1.388-3.068 2.877 2.877 0 0 0-1.992-.333 2.884 2.884 0 0 0-.1-.766 2.865 2.865 0 0 0-1.346-1.75c-.47-.27-.996-.4-1.527-.385l2.742-4.73a2.87 2.87 0 0 0 .323-.83h2.612V2.084h-2.661A2.861 2.861 0 0 0 15.18.385a2.903 2.903 0 0 0-3.952 1.055l-.373.644H2.983l1.003-1L2.99.09 1.28 1.793l-.999.995L2.99 5.484l.998-.994-1.003-.999h7.054L6.505 9.586c-.34.066-.905.186-1.523.366-1.405.41-2.321.895-2.8 1.483-.742.911-1.159 2.513-1.277 4.898l-.001.01c-.067 1.816.946 6.943.99 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class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Display<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>3.2K \/ 3200x2136px \/ 345ppi \/ 800 nits peak brightness<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Processor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>RAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>8GB LPDDR5X<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Operating system<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Xiaomi HyperOS 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Battery &amp; Charging<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>9200 mAh \/ Up to 45W<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>128GB \/ 256GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Front camera<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>8MP \/ 1\/4in sensor \/ 1.12\u03bcm pixel size \/ f2.28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Rear camera<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>13MP \/ 1\/3.06in sensor \/ 1.12\u03bcm pixel size\/f\/2.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>9.88&#215;6.81&#215;0.22in \/ 251x173x5.75mm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>17.1oz \/ 485g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-xiaomi-pad-8-price\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-xiaomi-pad-8-price\"><span>Xiaomi Pad 8: Price<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b7bbb9a0-3bd6-47c9-981f-0fb99e125c54\">The Pad 8 was released on 28 February 2026 and was immediately available on the Xiaomi website and Amazon. It\u2019s available in two configurations, with the entry-level model packing in 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for \u00a3399, while the 8GB\/256GB model costs \u00a3449.<\/p>\n<p>This makes it less expensive than the more powerful Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, but it\u2019s still priced higher than the average entry-level tablet. To be fair, this is much more than that based on the specs on offer. The Focus Pen Pro and Pro Focus Keyboard add to the overall price at \u00a389 and \u00a3179 respectively, if you need them, and we\u2019ll cover these a little more later.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-xiaomi-pad-8-design-handling\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-xiaomi-pad-8-design-handling\"><span>Xiaomi Pad 8: Design &amp; Handling<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"514769d6-82b6-4738-9544-421ef7002d80\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2133px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ.jpg\" alt=\"Xiaomi Pad 8 Lightroom mobile\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7BaMMmy9rERaQXKAr25FJJ.jpg\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: James Abbott)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"d8d17429-d360-4af1-a26c-536d2298f9fe\">The Xiaomi Pad 8 features a sleek design with an undeniably premium look and feel for what\u2019s priced reasonably for an Android tablet aimed at productivity. The Pad eight measures 9.88&#215;6.81&#215;0.22 in \/ 251x173x5.75mm and weighs 17.1oz \/ 485g.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-LDHLDMgYGj2qHTu8zDyHX8\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-LDHLDMgYGj2qHTu8zDyHX8 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is standard ground for 11-inch tablets, so nothing out of the ordinary here, and when paired up with a case or one of the keyboard cases, it becomes a much more portable device than a laptop. The Pad 8 is also available in Gray, Blue, and Pine Green.<\/p>\n<p>The screen, like for all tablets, is the heart of the device, and the 11.2-inch, 3.2K 144Hz display doesn\u2019t disappoint. The 3200x2135px resolution with a 345ppi pixel density produces a clear image with deep blacks, although the reflective screen, like with all tablets, does pick up reflections. It is nice and bright for working in brighter conditions, though.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-LDHLDMgYGj2qHTu8zDyHX8-4wXIB7pcGkDuNlXpWz8vbz4mZVEicyVQ\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-LDHLDMgYGj2qHTu8zDyHX8-4wXIB7pcGkDuNlXpWz8vbz4mZVEicyVQ slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<p>Image <!-- -->1<!-- --> of <!-- -->2<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:hidden\" class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div style=\"-webkit-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-webkit-transition:all 0s ease 0s;transition:all 0s ease 0s;-webkit-transform:translate(0%, 0);transform:translate(0%, 0);direction:ltr;display:flex;will-change:transform\" class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div style=\"width:100%;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;flex-shrink:0;overflow:auto\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2133px\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.258790436005626%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"true\"><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWYHCXRcPLuqn5Lvfg6e7J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWYHCXRcPLuqn5Lvfg6e7J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWYHCXRcPLuqn5Lvfg6e7J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWYHCXRcPLuqn5Lvfg6e7J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWYHCXRcPLuqn5Lvfg6e7J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWYHCXRcPLuqn5Lvfg6e7J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWYHCXRcPLuqn5Lvfg6e7J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWYHCXRcPLuqn5Lvfg6e7J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWYHCXRcPLuqn5Lvfg6e7J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: James Abbott)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"image-cont__expand\" data-testid=\"expandButton\" data-analytics-id=\"gallery-expand-image\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"gallery-expand-image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M31.557 12.067L31.773 0 19.791.213l.05 3.216 6.225-.115-7.347 7.39 2.422 2.434 7.34-7.382-.108 6.213 3.184.098zM.215 19.903L0 31.97l11.984-.213-.05-3.217-6.225.113 7.348-7.388-2.42-2.436-7.34 7.383L3.402 20l-3.187-.098zM20.004 31.704L32 32.001l-.293-12.059-3.195.03.154 6.263-7.396-7.44-2.407 2.42 7.389 7.43-6.174-.148-.074 3.207zM12.213.33L.22.034l.293 12.059 3.195-.032-.152-6.26 7.394 7.438 2.404-2.418L5.967 3.39l6.174.15.072-3.209z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;flex-shrink:0;overflow:auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2133px\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.258790436005626%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"true\"><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH.jpg\" alt=\"Xiaomi Pad 8 side detail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4RgVjiGD3VmbBND8ghadeH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: James Abbott)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"image-cont__expand\" data-testid=\"expandButton\" data-analytics-id=\"gallery-expand-image\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"gallery-expand-image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M31.557 12.067L31.773 0 19.791.213l.05 3.216 6.225-.115-7.347 7.39 2.422 2.434 7.34-7.382-.108 6.213 3.184.098zM.215 19.903L0 31.97l11.984-.213-.05-3.217-6.225.113 7.348-7.388-2.42-2.436-7.34 7.383L3.402 20l-3.187-.098zM20.004 31.704L32 32.001l-.293-12.059-3.195.03.154 6.263-7.396-7.44-2.407 2.42 7.389 7.43-6.174-.148-.074 3.207zM12.213.33L.22.034l.293 12.059 3.195-.032-.152-6.26 7.394 7.438 2.404-2.418L5.967 3.39l6.174.15.072-3.209z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"0e517523-7d2d-4d06-a427-d1e8f2a4e354\">The 3:2 ratio screen offers up to 800 nits of brightness alongside a 12-bit color depth, DCI-P3 support and adaptive HDR. To give 800 nits some context, many video monitors offer around 1000 nits of brightness to allow for outdoor use. Then there are some eye care certifications thrown in for good measure. I can\u2019t argue with these, and they\u2019re most welcome, but they\u2019re not something a mere mortal can test with their eyes alone.<\/p>\n<p>The Pad 8 handles entertainment, web browsing and gaming without skipping a beat, but this is a tablet that\u2019s aimed at productivity so it should be able to do much more. Workstation mode is aimed at providing a PC-like experience where you get a taskbar and can have several windows open at once. It\u2019s certainly better than a standard tablet mode and a Bluetooth keyboard, but I\u2019m not convinced it could stand up against a laptop in terms of processing power, comfort or screen size.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-LDHLDMgYGj2qHTu8zDyHX8-rnm7INVaqjA017hmcCP4cRN8LYWb4r04\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-LDHLDMgYGj2qHTu8zDyHX8-rnm7INVaqjA017hmcCP4cRN8LYWb4r04 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<p>Image <!-- -->1<!-- --> of <!-- -->2<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:hidden\" class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div style=\"-webkit-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-webkit-transition:all 0s ease 0s;transition:all 0s ease 0s;-webkit-transform:translate(0%, 0);transform:translate(0%, 0);direction:ltr;display:flex;will-change:transform\" class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div style=\"width:100%;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;flex-shrink:0;overflow:auto\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2133px\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.258790436005626%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"true\"><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KAt2v9PXVpwC7b8mmGMggJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KAt2v9PXVpwC7b8mmGMggJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KAt2v9PXVpwC7b8mmGMggJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KAt2v9PXVpwC7b8mmGMggJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KAt2v9PXVpwC7b8mmGMggJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KAt2v9PXVpwC7b8mmGMggJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k23iKjgCKfA6pRdzahjVfH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k23iKjgCKfA6pRdzahjVfH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k23iKjgCKfA6pRdzahjVfH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: James Abbott)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"image-cont__expand\" data-testid=\"expandButton\" data-analytics-id=\"gallery-expand-image\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"gallery-expand-image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M31.557 12.067L31.773 0 19.791.213l.05 3.216 6.225-.115-7.347 7.39 2.422 2.434 7.34-7.382-.108 6.213 3.184.098zM.215 19.903L0 31.97l11.984-.213-.05-3.217-6.225.113 7.348-7.388-2.42-2.436-7.34 7.383L3.402 20l-3.187-.098zM20.004 31.704L32 32.001l-.293-12.059-3.195.03.154 6.263-7.396-7.44-2.407 2.42 7.389 7.43-6.174-.148-.074 3.207zM12.213.33L.22.034l.293 12.059 3.195-.032-.152-6.26 7.394 7.438 2.404-2.418L5.967 3.39l6.174.15.072-3.209z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"7766a0da-0fd2-4cb7-b815-891877eb8aaf\">That said, the Pad 8 is much smaller and lighter, even when paired up with one of the two keyboard cases that are available. Both create a floating tablet effect, which is great for angling the tablet and looks stylish, but they do add to the cost of the overall package. The Xiaomi Pad 8\/8 Pro Keyboard is the budget option at \u00a3119, while the Xiaomi Pad 8\/8 Pro Focus Keyboard is the premium option and costs \u00a3179.<\/p>\n<p>The latter has a trackpad and backlighting, both of which make productivity tasks much more efficient. The backlighting comes on automatically in low-light, which is a great feature. Then there\u2019s the Xiaomi Focus Pen 2, which is fantastic for drawing and photo editing, but this will set you back an additional \u00a389. This offers 16,384 pressure sensitivity levels, pinch control for shortcut functionality and haptic feedback.<\/p>\n<p>The pen also neatly attaches to the edge of the tablet magnetically, where it charges wirelessly, ready for use. Whether or not you truly need it comes down mostly to whether you intend to use the Pad 8 as a pen display for drawing. Otherwise, it\u2019s nice to have but certainly not essential.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"66386aaa-fb21-45c0-b125-586c64671a17\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2133px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ.jpg\" alt=\"Xiaomi Pad 8 Focus Pen Pro charging\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ.jpg\" class=\"expandable\"\/>\n<\/picture><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"expand-button icon-expand-image icon\" data-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mzhfZCpHvCG62Ga74k7GAJ.jpg\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: James Abbott)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-xiaomi-pad-8-performance\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-xiaomi-pad-8-performance\"><span>Xiaomi Pad 8: Performance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"44e9b655-d33c-4f15-992b-5809b6cb601e\">Setting up the Pad 8 is as straightforward as any other Android device, offering a completely manual set-up, or you can use a nearby device to make things even quicker and easier. I used my <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/samsung\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/samsung\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/samsung\">Samsung<\/a> Galaxy S23 Ultra to do this, and it streamlined the process tremendously.<\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, the Pad 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Mobile Platform, built on a 4nm process, paired with 8GB of RAM. The result is a noticeably snappy and responsive device that handles multitasking, media, and gaming with ease. I also installed <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/lightroom\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/lightroom\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/lightroom\">Adobe Lightroom<\/a> Mobile and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/adobe-photoshop\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/adobe-photoshop\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/adobe-photoshop\">Photoshop<\/a> Express for on-the-go editing, and the Pad 8 handled these tasks well.<\/p>\n<p>I was typically only editing small 12MP Raw files and tested a larger 24MP Raw file, which the tablet had no trouble with whatsoever, but this was with a fairly clean\/uncluttered tablet. After a few months of use, as more storage is used, with apps installed and uninstalled, devices often slow down a little, and in this situation, it\u2019s difficult to say how the Pad 8 might perform more labor-intensive tasks, such as photo and video editing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"e8be3f4d-05b2-4c7c-8a2a-eb27671e395a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2133px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ.jpg\" alt=\"Xiaomi Pad 8 and Focus Pro keyboard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ.jpg\" class=\"expandable\"\/>\n<\/picture><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"expand-button icon-expand-image icon\" data-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/szKKZq59aMRMGNHXGS3aTJ.jpg\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: James Abbott)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"98ca8d6a-a408-44c5-b6fe-5558ac3fbd65\">The tablet runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3, which provides a clean and fairly intuitive interface that&#8217;s easy to navigate, whether you&#8217;re new to Android or not. I\u2019m not much of a fan of Xiaomi HyperOS 3 myself and find it clunkier than other skinned versions of Android I\u2019ve used. But like with most versions of Android, there is plenty of scope for customization, and you can, with some time, find the settings you need, because they\u2019re not always easy to find, to make the operating system work even better for you.<\/p>\n<p>The cameras represent a step up from more budget-focused, lower-end tablets. The rear camera features a 13MP sensor capable of 4K video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is 8MP and handles 1080p at 30fps. As tends to be the case, the rear camera produces noticeably sharper and more detailed results than the front, but the front-facing camera is more than adequate for video calls, which is where most people will use it most.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"5018c719-8ef9-4ac3-a049-95800ea95023\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2133px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ.jpg\" alt=\"Xiaomi Pad 8 rear\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ.jpg\" class=\"expandable\"\/>\n<\/picture><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"expand-button icon-expand-image icon\" data-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLQRFqMMbf2hJd4q5jn7aJ.jpg\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: James Abbott)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"a66b3a90-acd1-492f-aa97-615c6a4e4ce3\">Where things get a little more interesting is in the software; Xiaomi&#8217;s HyperAI brings a practical set of AI tools to the camera and gallery, including object removal, generative image expansion, AI <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/bokeh\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/bokeh\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tag\/bokeh\">Bokeh<\/a> for adding background blur and an AI Art feature that can turn rough sketches into finished-looking images in seconds. These features work exceptionally well for personal images, but they\u2019re not of a professional quality.<\/p>\n<p>Audio is good, but not the best I\u2019ve heard from a tablet. The quad speakers with Dolby Atmos support deliver a sound that&#8217;s clear, reasonably well-balanced, and genuinely enjoyable for music and films alike, although, as with most tablets, those looking for deep bass will still find themselves reaching for their headphones to enjoy improved sound quality.<\/p>\n<p>Battery life is great, and the 9200mAh battery easily covered me for a day\u2019s use with a mix of streaming, browsing, and light productivity. 45W fast charging makes top-ups quick and easy when needed, although the tablet doesn\u2019t come with a 45W charger \u2013 this is sold separately \u2013 but there\u2019s no reason why you can\u2019t use a third-party fast USB charger if you already have one. I hooked the Pad 8 up to my 100W USB charger during testing.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-xiaomi-pad-8-verdict\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-xiaomi-pad-8-verdict\"><span>Xiaomi Pad 8: Verdict<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5e354727-98fd-4c0b-9dc2-8eb92184a6d3\">The Xiaomi Pad 8 is an interesting tablet because it\u2019s reasonably priced for a highly portable device aimed at productivity. With some impressive specs that take it far beyond entry-level models, it\u2019s fantastic for a range of tasks on the go, including entertainment, work, and basic creative tasks, but it&#8217;s certainly no replacement for a laptop.<\/p>\n<p>What makes it work well is that it\u2019s much smaller, lighter, and portable than a laptop, so if you add the Focus Pen Pro and Pro Focus Keyboard, it becomes a laptop alternative with less processing power and less screen real estate.<\/p>\n<p>This is a tablet that sits in a strange place \u2013 it\u2019s not as powerful as the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, but it\u2019s more expensive than a true budget tablet. It\u2019s too much for purely entertainment, but it will never replace your laptop. For me, the Pad 8 is a useful device for keeping up with work, entertainment, and minor creative work on the move, when paired with the Focus Keyboard, when you need or want to travel extra light.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-table-LDHLDMgYGj2qHTu8zDyHX8-u7Tun4H0ckroAbuUkKn2H7EGl2xPMIu5\" class=\"slice-container table-wrapper table-LDHLDMgYGj2qHTu8zDyHX8-u7Tun4H0ckroAbuUkKn2H7EGl2xPMIu5 slice-container-table\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">Swipe to scroll horizontally<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 23 30\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M21.554 15.726a2.878 2.878 0 0 0-1.705-.374 2.881 2.881 0 0 0-1.388-3.068 2.877 2.877 0 0 0-1.992-.333 2.884 2.884 0 0 0-.1-.766 2.865 2.865 0 0 0-1.346-1.75c-.47-.27-.996-.4-1.527-.385l2.742-4.73a2.87 2.87 0 0 0 .323-.83h2.612V2.084h-2.661A2.861 2.861 0 0 0 15.18.385a2.903 2.903 0 0 0-3.952 1.055l-.373.644H2.983l1.003-1L2.99.09 1.28 1.793l-.999.995L2.99 5.484l.998-.994-1.003-.999h7.054L6.505 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<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Performs as yuou&#8217;d hope and expect for the specs, but it&#8217;s not as powerful as the Pad 8 Pro.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Value<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>For a productivity tablet, the Pad 8 is reasonably priced.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block__comparison\" id=\"49250835-12b5-4ace-a896-11169252e4ef\">\n<h3\/>\n<div class=\"comparisons\">\n<div class=\"comparison\">\n<h4>\u2705 Buy it&#8230;<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>You would like a more budget focused productivity tablet.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019d like a tablet that can cover multiple uses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comparison\">\n<h4>\ud83d\udeab Don&#8217;t buy it&#8230;<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>You only want a basic entry-level model.<\/li>\n<li>You need the processing power and screen size of a laptop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-alternatives\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-alternatives\"><span>Alternatives<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-collectionwidget-3f2004b872a7a4854174c61ef4aab7ad\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-ab5d0c2a-dd78-48ce-8f31-4f7b1ca11efb\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-a9f99e1f-01ab-4545-b7f2-0c2648c1754d\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-bot-widget\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Pad 8\" 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