Xiaomi Pad 7 hands-on review | Infinium-tech

Introduction

The Xiaomi PAD 7 is the company’s latest premium Android tablet, replacing the 2023 Xiaomi PAD 6. The updated model also features a new design, new display, faster chipset, and the latest version of Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2.

The Xiaomi Pad 7 was initially announced in October of last year, but is only now making its way to markets like China and India, which is where our unit comes from. Xiaomi also sells a Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro in China, but it is not available in India yet, and likely never will be.

Xiaomi Pad 7 specs at a glance:

• Body: 251.2×173.4×6.2mm, 500g; Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back; Stylus support (magnetic).
• Display: 11.20″ IPS LCD, 68B color, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits, 2136x3200px resolution, 13.48:9 aspect ratio, 344ppi.
• Chipset: QUALCOMM SM7675-AB SNAPDRAGEN 7+ GEN 3 (4 NM): OCTA-CORE (1×2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3×1.9 GHz Cortex-A520); Adreno 732.
• Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 3.1 – 128GB only, UFS 4.0.
• OS/Software: Android 15, HyperOS 2.
• rear camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.12, m, PDAF.
• Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12 m.
• video capture: rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; front camera:1080p@30fps.
• Battery: 8850mah; 45W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100% in 1H 20 minutes.
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E; BT5.4, LHDC5; Infrared port.
• various: Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass; Stereo speakers (4 speakers).

As mentioned earlier, the Xiaomi PAD 7 is essentially a top-to-bottom upgrade over its predecessor. You get a new 11.2-inch 144Hz display with a revised 3:2 aspect ratio, a faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, and a slightly larger 8850mAh battery with faster 45W charging. It’s all enclosed inside an all-aluminum shell.

unbox

The Xiaomi PAD 7 comes in fairly standard packaging, which includes the tablet, a 45W fast charger, and a cable.

Xiaomi also makes a keyboard, stylus, and a folding cover for the Pad 7, but these are optional accessories that need to be purchased separately.