Xiaomi Pad 9 Series Leaks: A Bigger Battery Than the iPad Pro

Leaked details for Xiaomi's next flagship tablets are piling up, and the headline feature is clear: battery capacity. The Xiaomi Pad 9 series is expected to pack a 9,720mAh cell, outpacing the 11-inch iPad Pro by a significant margin. Here is everything leaked so far about the Pad 9 and Pad 9 Pro, how they stack up against the iPad Pro (M5), and what has — and has not — been confirmed.

Leaked Specifications of the Xiaomi Pad 9 Series

Multiple leaks from HyperOS code, Chinese certification databases (3C, MIIT), and tipsters (Kacper Skrzypek, Digital Chat Station, Rock Leaks) have converged on a similar picture of two models. The information below is gathered from leaked code, regulatory filings, and tipster reports. None of these specifications are officially confirmed by Xiaomi.

Specification	Xiaomi Pad 9 (Standard)	Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
Display	~11.2-inch LCD, 3.2K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate	~11.2-inch LCD, 3.2K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Battery	9,720mAh (confirmed in HyperOS code)	9,720mAh (same capacity expected)
Wired Charging	45W (confirmed by 3C certification)	67W (confirmed by 3C certification)
Software	Xiaomi HyperOS 4 (based on Android 17)	Xiaomi HyperOS 4
RAM / Storage	Up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage (leaked)	12–16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage
Model Numbers	M656BA / 26103RP65G (global suffix "G")	2612CRPFFC (MIIT certified)
Internal Codenames	"donghai"	"shuntian"

Separate device note: A distinct Xiaomi Pad 8S Pro 12.5 is also reportedly in development. It is expected to use Xiaomi's custom Xring O3 in-house SoC, a 12,000mAh battery, 120W charging, and a 12.5-inch 3.2K LCD display .

How It Compares to the iPad Pro (M5, 2025)

The iPad Pro, powered by Apple's M5 chip and premium OLED display, remains the benchmark for high-end tablets. Here is how the leaked Pad 9 series measures up.

Spec	Xiaomi Pad 9 / Pad 9 Pro (leaked)	iPad Pro 11" (M5)	iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Display	11.2" LCD, 144Hz, 3.2K	11" Ultra Retina XDR (OLED, 120Hz ProMotion)	13" Ultra Retina XDR (OLED, 120Hz ProMotion)
Processor	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 / 8 Gen 5	Apple M5 chip	Apple M5 chip
Battery (capacity)	9,720mAh (~36–38 Wh est.)	31.29 Wh	38.99 Wh
Charging	45W–67W wired	~30W (0–50% in ~30 min)	~30W (0–50% in ~30 min)
OS	HyperOS 4 (Android 17)	iPadOS 20	iPadOS 20
Weight	~500g+ (est.)	444g	579g
Thickness	~6.5mm (est.)	5.3mm	5.1mm

Key competitive points:

• Battery capacity advantage: The Pad 9's 9,720mAh cell (roughly ~36–38 Wh) surpasses the 11-inch iPad Pro's 31.29 Wh battery and is comparable to the 13-inch iPad Pro's 38.99 Wh . Multiple leaks explicitly note the Pad 9 series has a larger battery than the iPad Pro .
• Charging speed advantage: Xiaomi's 45W–67W wired charging is significantly faster than Apple's ~30W charging .
• Display quality gap: The iPad Pro uses premium OLED panels with ProMotion, while the Pad 9 series is expected to use LCD panels — a clear difference in contrast, HDR, and thinness .
• Processor comparison: The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 8 Gen 5 are competitive Android flagship-class chips, but the Apple M5 in the iPad Pro remains significantly more powerful for CPU/GPU-intensive tasks and professional workflows.

Official Confirmation Status

Xiaomi has not officially confirmed or announced the Xiaomi Pad 9 series. Multiple sources explicitly state the company has yet to make any formal announcement .

However, several factors give the leaks high credibility:

• 3C certification (China's mandatory telecom certification) lists a Xiaomi tablet with model numbers matching the Pad 9, confirming 45W charging support .
• MIIT certification (another Chinese regulatory body) cleared models 2612CRPFFC and M367FC, believed to be the Pad 9 Pro and Pad 8S Pro, listing 67W and 120W charging respectively .
• HyperOS code found by developer Kacper Skrzypek directly references the 9,720mAh battery and codenames "donghai" / "shuntian" .
• Multiple reputable tech outlets (Gadgets360, Notebookcheck, Gizchina) have corroborated these findings.

The expected launch window is August 2026 based on tipster timelines, which aligns with the recent certification appearances . But until Xiaomi issues a press release, everything remains unconfirmed.