Xiaomi Pad 8 Price Hiked in India: All Variants Now Cost INR 2,000 More
Xiaomi has increased the price of all Xiaomi Pad 8 variants in India by INR 2,000 due to rising component costs and global chip shortages. The base 8GB+128GB model now retails for INR 35,999. Despite the hike, the tablet retains its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, 11.2-inch 3.2K display, and 9,200mAh battery specifications
Xiaomi has quietly implemented a price increase for its flagship Xiaomi Pad 8 in the Indian market, marking a notable shift only three months after the tablet’s initial release. The revision affects all available RAM and storage configurations, with prices rising by INR 2,000 across the entire lineup.
This adjustment, which is now reflected on Xiaomi’s official Indian website, follows a trend of rising component costs and global chipset shortages affecting the electronics industry. Despite the higher price point, the tablet retains its core hardware, including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and an 11.2-inch 3.2K display. Infinix Note Edge JBL Edition Price in India, Specifications and Features.
Xiaomi Revised Pricing Structure
The price hike applies uniformly to the standard and nano-texture display models, as well as those bundled with the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro. The updated pricing structure is as follows:
- Standard 8GB + 128GB Model: The base variant now costs INR 35,999, up from its launch price of INR 33,999.
- Standard 12GB + 256GB Model: This configuration is now priced at INR 38,999, increased from INR 36,999.
- Nano-Texture 12GB + 256GB Model: The anti-glare display variant has seen its price rise to INR 40,999 from the original INR 38,999.
- Bundled Options: Models featuring the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro have also received a corresponding INR 2,000 increase, with the top-end nano-texture bundle now reaching INR 45,999.
Tablet Specifications and Background
The Xiaomi Pad 8, which debuted in March 2026, remains a premium offering in Xiaomi's tablet portfolio. It features an 11.2-inch 3.2K resolution display with a 144Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 800 nits. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, coupled with an Adreno 825 GPU, LPDDR5T RAM, and UFS 4.1 storage. Tecno Pova 8 5G India Launch on June 11; Check Expected Price, Specifications and Features.
Furthermore, the tablet includes a 9,200mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. Other notable features include a 13-megapixel rear camera, an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and a quad-speaker system compatible with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio. The device runs on Xiaomi HyperOS out of the box, offering a productivity-focused experience complemented by optional accessories like the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro and Focus Keyboard.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 06, 2026 09:03 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
