Xiaomi Raises Xiaomi Pad 8 Prices in India Across All Variants

Xiaomi has raised pricing across the full Pad 8 lineup in India, with the base model now at Rs 35,999 and the top Nano Texture with Pen version at Rs 45,999. That makes the tablet more expensive across the board, and it changes the value equation for buyers looking at premium Android tablets under and above Rs 40,000.

Xiaomi Pad 8’s New Pricing Pushes Top Models Past Rs 40,000

Xiaomi has increased prices for every listed Pad 8 configuration on its India store, with the hike reaching up to Rs 2,000 depending on the variant. The base model now starts at Rs 35,999, while the top Nano Texture with Pen version is listed at Rs 45,999. That puts some versions of the tablet clearly above the Rs 40,000 mark, which is where buying decisions usually get more cautious.

The new pricing also applies to the 12GB + 256GB and Nano Texture variants, so the change is not limited to one trim. In the premium Android tablet segment, that matters because buyers tend to compare display quality, pen support, and performance side by side. Once a tablet crosses into this price range, even a small increase can affect how it stacks up against better-known rivals.

• Base model price: Rs 35,999
• Top Nano Texture with Pen price: Rs 45,999
• Price increase: up to Rs 2,000
• Variants affected: full Pad 8 lineup in India

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Still Gives Xiaomi Pad 8 Room to Defend

Even with the price hike, Xiaomi still has hardware points to lean on. The Pad 8 runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, which keeps it positioned as a performance-focused tablet in its class. It also comes with an 11.2-inch 3.2K panel and up to 144Hz refresh rate, both of which remain strong spec-sheet arguments for the device.

That said, the higher starting price changes the buying mood around the tablet. Xiaomi may still be able to defend the Pad 8 on speed and display quality, but the value case is less straightforward now. For buyers watching the premium Android tablet bracket closely, the new pricing makes the decision more about balance than a clear bargain. In practical terms, the Pad 8 is still competitive on paper, but it no longer sits as comfortably in the under-Rs 40,000 space where it could have been easier to recommend.

For anyone following tablet pricing in India, the main takeaway is simple: Xiaomi Pad 8 is still a capable option, but every variant now costs more, and the top-end models sit in a much tighter competitive zone.