The tablet that will replace the laptop: first details of Xiaomi's flagship Pad 8 line-up revealed

Xiaomi has revealed the first details of the flagship tablet Xiaomi Pad 8, which will be presented on 25 September.

Here's What We Know

Xiaomi Pad 8 will be the first device in the lineup, which runs on HyperOS 3 and is positioned as a tablet with PC-level functionality.

The gadget has received a number of innovations aimed at increasing productivity: support for vertical split screen, improved switching between windows, as well as a browser with full support for desktop functions. The device is compatible with professional applications including WPS Office, CAJViewer and CAD software.

The flagship model of the range, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, features an 11.2″ display with 3.2K resolution, 345 PPI density and brightness up to 800 nits. The screen supports DC dimming, is certified by TÜV Rheinland and uses Xiaomi's proprietary soft glow technology to protect your eyesight.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Extreme Edition chip is responsible for performance, with an impressive AnTuTu benchmark score of over 3 million points, 69 per cent higher than the previous generation. Xiaomi claims that the tablet is capable of withstanding long gaming sessions without any power degradation.

The presentation of the Xiaomi Pad 8 tablet will take place at the same time as the launch of the flagship smartphones Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max and other novelties of the Chinese manufacturer.

Source: ithome