News in Short
- Xiaomi Pad 9 starts at CNY 2,999 (around Rs. 42,800) in China.
- Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro starts at CNY 3,799 (around Rs. 54,000).
- Both tablets feature 3.2K displays with up to 144Hz adaptive refresh rate.
- The Pad 9 gets the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Pro uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
Xiaomi has expanded its tablet lineup with the launch of the Xiaomi Pad 9 and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro in China. Both models focus on high-refresh-rate displays, flagship-grade Snapdragon hardware and productivity features.
The Xiaomi Pad 9 starts at CNY 2,999, around Rs. 42,800, for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro starts at CNY 3,799, around Rs. 54,000, for its 8GB RAM and 128GB configuration. Both tablets are currently available for pre-order in China.
Xiaomi has not provided India pricing or availability details in the supplied information.
Xiaomi Pad 9, Pad 9 Pro Price
The Xiaomi Pad 9 is available in several configurations. The 8GB+128GB model costs CNY 2,999, while the 8GB+256GB version is priced at CNY 3,299. The 12GB+256GB variant costs CNY 3,799.
There is also an 8GB+256GB Soft-Light Edition priced at CNY 3,499. The tablet comes in Silver, Cloud Cedar Green, Black and Ice Peach Pink.
The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro starts at CNY 3,799 for 8GB+128GB storage. The 8GB+256GB model costs CNY 4,099, while the 12GB+256GB version costs CNY 4,599. The 16GB+256GB variant is priced at CNY 4,999.
The 12GB+256GB Soft-Light Edition costs CNY 4,799. The Pro model is offered in Silver, Cloud Cedar Green and Black.
3.2K 144Hz Displays on Both Tablets
Display is one of the biggest highlights of the new Xiaomi Pad series.
The Xiaomi Pad 9 has an 11.2-inch 3.2K display, while the Pad 9 Pro gets a larger 12.5-inch 3.2K panel. Both screens support a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate and can reach up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness.
This combination should make the tablets suitable for everyday browsing, streaming, gaming and productivity. The higher refresh rate should also make scrolling and compatible animations feel smoother.
Snapdragon Power for Performance
The Xiaomi Pad 9 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. The Pad 9 Pro steps things up with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor. Both models run Xiaomi’s new HyperOS 4 software.
The Pad 9 Pro also gets faster memory options. Its 12GB and 16GB variants use LPDDR5T RAM clocked at 9,600Mbps. The 8GB model uses LPDDR5X RAM at 8,533Mbps.
Storage also varies by configuration. The 128GB Pro model uses UFS 3.1 storage, while the higher-capacity variants move to UFS 4.1.
Large Batteries With Fast Charging
Battery capacity is another area where Xiaomi has gone big.
The Pad 9 Pro packs an 11,000mAh battery with support for 67W wired charging and 22.5W reverse charging. Xiaomi claims up to 14.5 hours of short-video playback and up to 20 hours of online meetings.
The standard Pad 9 comes with a 9,720mAh battery and supports 45W wired charging. It also supports 22.5W reverse charging. Xiaomi quotes the same 14.5-hour short-video and 20-hour online-meeting figures for this model.
HyperOS 4 and Productivity Features
Both tablets run HyperOS 4 and support a range of PC-class productivity applications. These include WPS for Pad, Jianying Pro, PixelCake, ZWCAD and CAJ Reader.
Xiaomi has also included its Super XiaoAI 2.0 AI assistant on both models.
For users who want to use the tablets for note-taking or creative work, both models support the Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro, which is sold separately.
Xiaomi Pad 9 vs Pad 9 Pro: Key Specifications
| Specification | Xiaomi Pad 9 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | CNY 2,999 (~Rs. 42,800) | CNY 3,799 (~Rs. 54,000) |
| Display | 11.2-inch, 3.2K | 12.5-inch, 3.2K |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz adaptive | 144Hz adaptive |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| RAM | Up to 12GB | Up to 16GB |
| Storage | Up to 256GB | Up to 256GB |
| Battery | 9,720mAh | 11,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 67W |
| Reverse charging | 22.5W | 22.5W |
| Software | HyperOS 4 | HyperOS 4 |
| Stylus | Focus Stylus Pro support | Focus Stylus Pro support |
Which Xiaomi Pad Should You Buy?
On paper, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro is the more powerful option. It brings a larger 12.5-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, up to 16GB RAM, faster storage on higher variants and a bigger battery with faster charging.
However, the standard Xiaomi Pad 9 could be the more sensible choice for users who mainly want a large-screen tablet for entertainment, browsing, studying and everyday productivity. Its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 144Hz 3.2K display still offer a strong specification package.
For now, both tablets are China launches, so their Indian prices and availability remain unconfirmed in the supplied information.
