Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has launched its latest tablet, the Redmi K Pad, in its home country, China. The Redmi K Pad is a performance-focused tablet featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ flagship chipset. It adopts a centrally positioned SoC thermal management structure, which enhances heat dissipation efficiency and lowers temperatures by up to 4°C. For cooling, it uses a 12050mm² aluminium vapour chamber (VC), the largest VC used in any Xiaomi device so far.
The tablet is equipped with an 8.8-inch 3K LCD display with a resolution of 403 PPI, offering a 165Hz refresh rate. It also boasts 700 nits peak brightness and multiple levels of factory colour calibration for accurate visual output. The display is compact enough for single-handed use and designed to fit easily into a bag or jacket pocket.
In terms of build, the Redmi K Pad comes with a unibody all-metal chassis, crafted using ultra-fine sandblasting technology. It includes a thin micro-curved middle frame and a minimalistic “DECO” rear camera design. The tablet is available in three colours: Dark Grey, Silver Moonlight, and Cloud Mountain Green.
Powering the device is a 7500mAh battery with support for USB-C charging and Surge charging enhancement. Audio is delivered through a quad-speaker stereo system, rated at up to 80.2 dB, and arranged symmetrically for improved balance. Additionally, it includes a dual X-axis linear motor setup to offer precise haptic feedback during gaming and multimedia use.
The Redmi K Pad also supports cross-platform functionality, allowing for smart office features, cloud gaming, and multi-device sync with Apple ecosystems.
Redmi K Pad Specs
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8.8-inch LCD display, 3008 × 1880 resolution, 403 PPI, 165Hz refresh rate, 700 nits HBM brightness, 16:10 aspect ratio, 12-bit colour depth, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, Gorilla Glass 5, TÜV Rheinland certifications for low blue light, flicker-free, and rhythm-friendly display.
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MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC, TSMC 3nm process, octa-core CPU up to 3.73GHz, Immortalis-G925 12-core GPU, NPU 890 AI engine.
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RAM and storage options: 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB (LPDDR5X/UFS 4.1), 16GB+512GB, 16GB+1TB (LPDDR5T/UFS 4.1).
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Rear camera: 13MP (OV13B sensor), f/2.2, 1/3.06″, 1.12μm pixel, PDAF, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps.
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Front camera: 8MP (OV08F sensor), f/2.28, 1/4″, 1.12μm pixel, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, supports photo, video, portrait, dynamic photo, HDR, filters, video beauty mode, and teleprompter.
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7500mAh battery (typ), 67W fast charging, 18W wired reverse charging, USB-C dual ports, supports PD3.0/2.0, Mi FC2.0 protocols, high cycle life certified.
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Dual USB-C ports: one supports USB 3.2 Gen1/DP1.4 video out, the other supports USB 2.0 and HOST mode (OTG), max data speeds 5Gbps and 480Mbps respectively.
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Dimensions: 205.13mm × 132.03mm × 6.46mm, weight: 326g.
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Dual speakers with four voice coils, stereo sound, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless certified, QQ Music premium audio certified.
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Dual large 0815 X-axis linear vibration motors.
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Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor (colour temperature), Hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, proximity sensor.
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Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2×2 MIMO, dual-band concurrency, triple-band supported, Bluetooth 5.4 with AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA, Auracast, MIHC.
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Xiaomi HyperOS 2, stylus charging via magnetic pin interface, included accessories: charger, USB-C cable, documentation.
Pricing and Availability
Redmi is offering the K Pad in Deep Space Grey, Galaxy Purple, and Cloud Mountain Green colour options. It comes in the following storage variants, with pricing in China:
8GB + 256GB – ¥2799 ($390.49)
12GB + 256GB – ¥3099 ($432.35)
12GB + 512GB – ¥3399 ($474.20)
16GB + 512GB – ¥3599 ($502.10)
16GB + 1TB – ¥4199 ($585.81)
