Xiaomi has had a busy launch week in China, unveiling the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max alongside the Xiaomi Pad 9 and Pad 9 Pro tablets. The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro has now officially launched as the successor to last year’s Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, bringing a larger display, a new flagship chipset, and a bigger battery. The new tablet also joins the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, which debuted a few months earlier.
Key Highlights
- The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro features a 12.5-inch 3.2K LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness.
- The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
- It packs an 11,000mAh battery with support for 67W wired charging and 22.5W reverse charging.
- The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro comes with six speakers, HyperOS 4, and support for the Focus Stylus Pro and Focus Keyboard.
With upgrades across the display, performance, battery, and audio, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro continues Xiaomi’s focus on delivering a large-screen tablet for both entertainment and productivity.
In this article, let’s take a closer look at the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro, including its design, display, performance, features, specifications, and expected price in Nepal.
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Overview
Design and Display
The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro keeps the slim tablet design of its predecessor, measuring just 5.8mm thick and weighing around 580 grams. It features a full-metal unibody design and comes in Black, Silver, and Spruce Green color options. Despite its larger screen and battery, Xiaomi has managed to keep the tablet relatively thin and portable.
Up front, the Pad 9 Pro features a larger 12.5-inch 3.2K LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate, P3 color coverage, and up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness. It also supports full-brightness DC dimming and carries TÜV Rheinland eye protection certification, making the display better suited for long sessions of work, browsing, and entertainment. Compared to the 11.2-inch, 800-nit panel on the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, this is a clear step up in both size and brightness.
For users who spend long hours reading or working on the tablet, Xiaomi also offers a Soft Light Edition with a special anti-glare display surface designed to reduce reflections and make the screen more comfortable to view.
Performance and Software
The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro gets a major performance upgrade with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. It is paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage, while Xiaomi has also fitted the tablet with a large cooling system to help manage heat during demanding workloads.
On the software side, the tablet runs Xiaomi’s HyperOS 4. Xiaomi is also positioning the Pad 9 Pro as more than just a large-screen entertainment device, with support for PC-level productivity apps such as WPS and CapCut Pro. It can also be paired with the Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro and a dedicated keyboard accessory for writing, drawing, editing, and other productivity tasks.
The Focus Stylus Pro supports up to 16,000 levels of pressure sensitivity, while the keyboard includes a large trackpad, giving the tablet a more laptop-like setup when needed.
Camera and Audio
For photography, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro features a 50MP rear camera capable of recording video at up to 4K resolution. On the front, there is a 32MP camera aimed more toward video calls, online meetings, and other tablet-based communication.
Audio gets a bigger upgrade, with the Pad 9 Pro featuring a six-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support. It also has four microphones, which should make it better suited for video calls and meetings. Xiaomi also includes adaptive audio that adjusts the sound experience based on the user's distance from the tablet.
Battery and Charging
The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro packs an 11,000mAh battery, which is a notable increase over the 9,200mAh cell on the Pad 8 Pro. It supports 67W wired charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging, allowing the tablet to share some of its battery with other compatible devices.
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For connectivity, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Specifications
- Design, Build: 279.14 x 191.96 x 5.8mm, 580 grams, full-metal unibody
- Display: 12.5-inch LCD, 3200 x 2136 pixels, 3:2 aspect ratio, up to 144Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Memory: 8/12/16GB RAM, 128/256GB storage
- Software & UI: Xiaomi HyperOS 4
- Rear Camera: Single 50MP sensor
- Front Camera: 32MP sensor
- Audio: Six speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
- Battery: 11,000mAh with 67W wired charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging
- Colors: Black, Silver, Spruce Green, Soft Light Edition
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro has launched in China with a starting price of CNY 3,799 for the 8/128GB variant. The 8/256GB model costs CNY 4,099, while the 12/256GB version is priced at CNY 4,599. The 12/256GB Soft Light Edition costs CNY 4,799, while the top-end 16/256GB variant is priced at CNY 4,999.
As of now, Xiaomi has not announced the tablet's global or Nepal availability, so the official Nepal price remains unknown. However, the Pad 9 Pro is expected to join Xiaomi's global tablet lineup alongside the company's latest flagship devices.
| Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro | Price in China (Official) | Price in Nepal (Converted) |
|---|---|---|
| 8/128GB | CNY 3,799 | NPR 86,799 |
| 8/256GB | CNY 4,099 | NPR 93,699 |
| 12/256GB | CNY 4,599 | NPR 105,099 |
| 12/256GB (Soft Light Edition) | CNY 4,799 | NPR 109,699 |
| 16/256GB | CNY 4,999 | NPR 114,299 |
- Meanwhile, watch our Xiaomi Pad 8 review video.
Article Last updated: September 24, 2026
