In a stunning twist, Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship tablet, the Pad 7 Ultra, has surfaced on Geekbench with a seemingly underclocked processor—yet it still managed to outperform Samsung’s highly touted Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. The benchmark listing, spotted earlier today (view here), reveals Xiaomi’s device scoring a single-core result of 2,450 and a multi-core score of 9,800, eclipsing the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra’s reported 2,200 and 9,300 respectively.
The Underclocked Mystery
At the heart of the Pad 7 Ultra is Xiaomi’s custom XRing O1 chip, which appears to be running at a lower clock speed (3.2 GHz) compared to its speculated maximum potential. Industry analysts suggest this strategic underclocking might prioritize thermal efficiency and battery life without sacrificing real-world performance.
“Xiaomi is playing the long game here,” says tech analyst Maria Chen. “By optimizing the XRing O1’s architecture and pairing it with enhanced cooling, they’ve achieved flagship-tier performance while avoiding the throttling issues that plague many high-end tablets.”
Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Left Playing Catch-Up
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, had been widely expected to dominate Android tablet benchmarks this year. However, Xiaomi’s aggressive software-hardware synergy seems to have tipped the scales. Early speculations hint that the Pad 7 Ultra’s LiquidCool 3.0 system and Xiaomi’s HyperOS optimizations are key to its success.
Launch Imminent, Leaks Suggest
Rumors about the Pad 7 Ultra have intensified since GSMGoTech reported Xiaomi’s plans to unveil the tablet alongside a redesigned Mi Band 9 at a May 2025 event. A follow-up confirmation from Xiaomi’s CEO teased “a new era of productivity and entertainment,” likely referencing the tablet’s rumored 14-inch 144Hz OLED display and stylus enhancements.
Why Underclocking Works
While underclocking typically raises eyebrows among performance enthusiasts, Xiaomi’s approach appears calculated. Lower clock speeds reduce heat output, allowing sustained performance during intensive tasks like gaming or video editing. Combined with leaked details about the Pad 7 Ultra’s 10,000mAh battery, this strategy could position it as both a powerhouse and an endurance champion.
The Bigger Picture
Xiaomi’s benchmark victory isn’t just about bragging rights. It signals the company’s growing confidence in its in-house silicon, challenging established players like Qualcomm and Samsung. With the Pad 7 Ultra’s launch event just weeks away, all eyes are on how Samsung will respond—and whether the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra’s rumored AI features can offset its raw performance gap.
For now, tech enthusiasts can bookmark the Pad 7 Ultra’s anticipated Amazon listing for updates on availability. One thing’s clear: the Android tablet wars just got a lot more interesting.
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