The latest Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro leak from Digital Chat Station shows that the tablet in question will use the SM8845 chipset, which is generally referred to as the Snapdragon 8s Gen 5. Based on TSMC’s 3nm N3P process node, the chip gives up conventional ARM designs in favour of Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU architecture. The information provided by this leak also indicates that Scalable Matrix Extensions have been included in order to handle on-device AI tasks smoothly. In my professional view, this significant advance in processing power is more than enough reason to wait for the new model rather than purchasing one of the current alternatives.
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro leak: 3.2K LCD and 11,000mAh Battery Details
The leaked information about the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro reveals that it is equipped with a 12.5-inch 3.2K LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate, which ensures smooth operation when using a stylus. Since the LCD is well calibrated, the device reduces the risk of OLED burn-in that could occur during long sessions of split-screen multitasking. The tablet has an 11,000mAh battery, which means it offers a huge improvement in battery endurance compared to the 9,200mAh battery found in the previous model, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro. The relatively low charging speed of 67W is a deliberate engineering decision aimed at placing greater emphasis on thermal stability than on fast charging.
Expected Release Window, Pricing, and Market Competition
The tablet is almost ready for its retail launch and has recently obtained UAE TDRA certification with the model number 2612CRPFFG. The leak relating to the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro suggests that the global release could take place as early as late September 2026. The 8GB/256GB base model is expected to have a retail price in India of nearly ₹49,990.
At this price, the hardware presents a direct challenge to the ₹59,999 OnePlus Pad 4; consumers will have to decide between the 12.5-inch screen of the Xiaomi and the OnePlus Pad 4’s bigger 13.2-inch screen together with its 13,380mAh battery. In the end, all the leaks regarding the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro indicate that the real market value comes down to a clean and simple operating system that doesn’t hinder the new Snapdragon chip.
