With the buzz around Xiaomi's in-house Xring O1 chipset in the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the company seems to be further expanding its reach by now stepping into the tablet market. The Pad 7S Pro 12.5 is the company's attempt to match up with the iPad Pro and Samsung's Tab S-series, both of which have a modern design and come with custom silicons. The tablet officially launched in China on June 26, 2025, during a key event to introduce many other flagship devices. The Pad 7S Pro 12.5 stands out as it marks a bold new step for the company and becomes the first tablet to feature Xiaomi's own silicon chipset.
Xiaomi just launched the Pad 7S Pro with flagship-level performance and its own custom chip to position itself firmly against iPad Pro
While it has been just about a month since Xiaomi launched its custom Xring O1 chipset in the Xiaomi 15S Pro, it is now taking an ambitious approach by expanding its silicon to the tablet space. The Pad 7S Pro 12.5 is the first tablet to be powered by the company's own silicon and marks a bold step forward, given how it is adamant about rivaling premium Android tablets and the iPad Pro with its raw processing power.
The Pad 7S Pro comes with a 12.5-inch LCD panel and a 3:2 aspect ratio, along with a 144Hz refresh rate that helps deliver a fluid viewing experience. It seems to be a balance between compact and oversized, making it an attempt to bridge the gap between the two. While the display is large, the tablet only stands at 5.8 mm in thickness, which is noticeably trimmed down. However, the model is heavier than expected, weighing around 576 g, and it could be to accommodate the bigger battery, which does not seem to be such a bad trade-off.
The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro features a 10,610 mAh battery, which is a massive improvement from its predecessor, and users can enjoy extended usage without the constant interruption of plugging in for charging. The 120W wired charging is also impressive, as it might classify as the fastest charging tablet available on the market. Xiaomi is also working on other key aspects of the tablet, as the Pad 7S Pro is said to be equipped with six speakers and extended support for Dolby Atmos, allowing for an immersive audio experience. This is especially useful for users who seek power and portability as well as engage in gaming or heavy-media consumption.
The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 is indeed a strategic move by the company. With its features and performance ratio, it might challenge the existing leaders in the category.
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