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| The Xiaomi Pad 9 series will succeed the Xiaomi Pad 8 (pictured) |
The tablet market is heating up, and Xiaomi appears ready to throw down the gauntlet this September. While the standard Xiaomi Pad 9 series has been the subject of speculation for months, new intelligence suggests that the top-tier model—expected to be the Pad 9 Pro Max—is shaping up to be a productivity powerhouse designed to rival high-end laptops.
Earlier reports indicated that Xiaomi is preparing a three-pronged attack on the Android tablet space, with screen sizes spanning 11.2 inches, 12.5 inches, and a massive 13.3 inches. The latter, which is reportedly reserved for the range-topping "Pro Max" variant, has now resurfaced in a fresh leak that details significant upgrades in battery life, memory, and charging speed.
According to prominent leaker Digital Chat Station, the upcoming 13-inch flagship will feature a "soft-light display" and is expected to arrive in a bold red colorway, alongside more traditional finishes. While the specific resolution and panel technology remain under wraps, the size alone positions this device as a direct competitor to the iPad Pro 13-inch and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.
A Generational Leap in Power and Endurance
The most striking details from the leak concern the internal hardware. Early engineering samples reportedly start with 8GB of RAM, but Xiaomi is allegedly testing high-end configurations that max out at a whopping 16GB of RAM paired with either 512GB or 1TB of internal storage. This positions the Pad 9 Pro Max as a serious tool for multitasking, gaming, and creative work.
Perhaps more impressive is the battery department. The leak tips a massive 10,000mAh+ battery, a substantial jump from the 9,200mAh cell found in the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, which we previously reviewed. To keep that larger battery topped up, Xiaomi is rumored to include a 120W fast-charging adapter in the box—a monumental upgrade over the 67W charging seen in last year’s flagship model.
Despite the enormous battery, the tablet is said to weigh "just under 650g," keeping it relatively manageable for a device with a 13.3-inch display. For context, this aligns with previous reports that linked the 120W charging capability exclusively to the larger 13.3-inch model, while the standard 11.2-inch Pad 9 is expected to make do with a more modest 45W charging speed.
This latest intelligence, originally reported by tech outlets such as ITHome, seems to corroborate the specifications shared by Digital Chat Station on platforms like Weibo. While the leaker did not explicitly name the device in the post, the correlation of the 13-inch size, the 120W charging, and the storage tiers strongly points toward the Pad 9 Pro Max.
Powered by the Xring O3
Driving this hardware upgrade will be Xiaomi’s new in-house silicon. The company has already confirmed that the Pad 9 Pro Max will be its first tablet to feature the Xring O3 chip. This processor boasts a 10-core CPU and a 16-core G2-Ultra NX GPU, promising flagship-level performance. However, the real star of the show is the integrated NPU, which offers 200 TOPS of AI computing power, suggesting a heavy focus on on-device AI features and enhanced productivity tools.
The Xring O3 is expected to make its grand debut alongside the Xiaomi 18 Fold during a major launch event in September.
What to Expect Next
While Xiaomi has remained tight-lipped regarding the official pricing and full spec sheet of the Pad 9 Pro Max, the picture is becoming clearer by the day. If these leaks prove accurate, Xiaomi is not just iterating; it is making an aggressive play for the premium tablet crown.
With a potential 1TB of storage, a 10,000mAh battery with lightning-fast 120W charging, and a custom high-performance chip, the Pad 9 Pro Max could offer a compelling reason for power users to ditch their ultrabooks for a tablet. All eyes are now on September, where Xiaomi is expected to unveil the full Pad 9 lineup and confirm whether this "Pro Max" monster can live up to the hype.
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| Digital Chat Station on Weibo (machine translated) |