Xiaomi is preparing to launch its new Xiaomi Pad 7 in India on January 10. The device made its debut in the Chinese market last year in 2024, and now it is all set to enter India. Ahead of the launch, I got my hands on the new Pad 7 and I’m impressed with the device. The new Xiaomi Pad 7 is sleek and incredibly light. The new keyboard with built-in touchpad, paired with the Xiaomi Pen, is like a cherry on top.

However, before I share my early information about the Xiaomi Pad 7, let’s take a look at what’s inside. The Xiaomi Pad 7 is powered by a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset and runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS. It features an 11.2-inch IPS LCD display with 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10, Dolby Vision support, and 800 nits brightness. Under the hood, it houses an 8,850mAh battery with support for 45W turbocharging. AI-powered features like AI writing and Xiaomi Creations are also added with the OS.

The Xiaomi Pad 7 will also come with a variant that features a Nano Texture display, but that will be reserved for the top-end variant – that’s not the one we’re testing. We hope to achieve this soon. For now, I’m spending my days testing those with LCD displays. I’ll share my detailed experience of using the Xiaomi Pad 7 in a full review soon, but for now, here are my first impressions.

Oh how light!

As soon as I unboxed the Xiaomi Pad 7, I was immediately impressed by how light and sleek it is. The device I am reviewing comes in an iridescent purple color, which adds to its premium and stylish look. The aluminum construction of the pad feels solid yet easy to hold. In fact, with my small palms, I can easily hold and use it with one hand.

At the back, there is a 10-megapixel camera housed in a square island design, as seen in Xiaomi’s flagship smartphones. On the sides, you’ll find a total of four speaker grills, a power button, a USB-C port for charging, volume buttons, and a magnetic cutout for connecting the Xiaomi Pen.

As far as design is concerned, the Xiaomi Pad 7 is pretty much a 10/10.

Smooth display and crisp audio

The display looks smooth and bright. I’ve been watching YouTube videos and Netflix shows and so far I’m really liking the display quality. The speakers are loud, crisp and clear, making the multimedia experience quite enjoyable.

I also tried playing some games like Candy Crush and Minecraft. The tablet runs them all smoothly. I also tried out the built-in Mi Canvas for doodling, and I’m impressed by the improved Xiaomi Pen with lower latency. The new keyboard with a built-in trackpad – which also serves as a cover for the tablet – is also quite well built, and the trackpad makes working much easier.

In fact, I’m using a tablet right now to write this first impression and I also enter my stories into the CMS. The smooth and tactile keys are letting me type faster and the trackpad is definitely helping me work more easily, even if I have to leave the laptop for a while.

Final Thoughts – For now!

I have yet to put the device up to speed, but right now I can say that this tablet has the potential to become one of the best Android tablets available in the market. I’ve been using it for both work and entertainment and really enjoying its performance. Stay tuned for the full review of Xiaomi Pad 7. It’s coming sooner than you think.