Screen, body and battery are the same. The Pro costs much more - for the chip, cameras and charging.
Short answer
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro - Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50 MP camera and 32 MP front camera, 67 W. Xiaomi Pad 8 - the same screen and body for much less.
Key differences
| Spec | Xiaomi Pad 8 Wi-Fi | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Display | 11.2", LCD, 3200×2136, 144 Hz | 11.2", LCD, 3200×2136, 144 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB, 12/512 GB | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB, 12/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 13 MP | 50 MP |
| Front | 8 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 9200 mAh | 9200 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 67 W |
| Stylus | Xiaomi Focus Pen | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 |
| Thickness / weight | 5.75 mm / 485 g | 5.75 mm / 485 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
11.2" 3200×2136 144 Hz, 9200 mAh, four speakers, 5.75 mm and 485 g.
Chips
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. The 8 Elite is top-end, but the 8s Gen 4 is very fast too.
Cameras and charging
13 and 8 MP vs 50 and 32 MP, 45 vs 67 W.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Go for the Pad 8 - it's enough for most people.
- Pad 8 Pro - for heavy games and video calls.
FAQ
Is the screen the same?
Yes, 11.2" 3200×2136 144 Hz.
Is the weight the same?
Yes, 485 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Pad 8.