Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max: specs, size and price
Xiaomi’s 13.3-inch 3:2 top tablet, with an optional matte screen (China only)
The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max with its keyboard and stylus. Image: Xiaomi
Key specifications
- Screen13.3″ IPS LCD, 144 Hz
- Aspect ratio3:2 (1.50)between video and paper formats: good for documents and the web
- Resolution3408 × 2272 pixelsvery sharp (308 ppi)
- Brightness1,000 nitsvery bright: readable in the sun
- Screen area527 cm² · 87 % of a Letter sheet
- SystemAndroid 17
- ProcessorXiaomi XRING O3
- Weight645 g (1.42 lb)
- Penoptional
- Keyboardoptional
- Statuscurrent model
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max: strengths and weaknesses
Xiaomi’s new top tablet, not reviewed yet
Launched in China on September 7, 2026, the Pad 9 Pro Max is Xiaomi’s new top tablet for work and entertainment, a little smaller than the 14-inch Pad 7 Ultra but with a faster chip. Notebookcheck and GSMArena had not reviewed it in early October 2026, so the figures below are official (ITHome).
Screen: very sharp 3:2 at 144 Hz; matte only with 16 GB
The 13.3-inch LCD has about the same area as the screen of the 13-inch iPad Pro. Its 3:2 format is taller and closer to a sheet of paper, better for documents and sheet music. With 3408 × 2272 pixels (308 ppi) it is very sharp, and it runs at up to 144 Hz. Xiaomi rates it at 1,000 nits; panel maker TCL CSOT gives 700 nits typical and 1,000 nits in high-brightness mode (ITHome). The standard screen is glossy; a matte nano-texture “Soft Light Edition” exists only with 16 GB and 512 GB or 1 TB.
Speed: Xiaomi’s XRING O3; no Google services
Xiaomi’s own XRING O3 is a ten-core 3 nm flagship chip, paired with 8 to 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB to 1 TB of storage (no microSD slot). It runs Xiaomi’s Chinese HyperOS 4 (up to six apps on screen at once) without Google services. Xiaomi has published no update policy, and HD streaming (Widevine L1) is not confirmed.
Video input: it can be a second screen for a PC
The magnetic “floating” keyboard and the Focus Pen Pro are sold separately. The 12,000 mAh battery charges at 120 W; its runtime has not been measured yet. The metal body is 5.67 mm thin and weighs 645 g. There are eight speakers but no headphone jack. The USB-C port (10 Gbit/s) also accepts a video signal, so the tablet can serve as a second screen for a PC or a handheld game console (mobidevices, ITHome).
China only; no warranty for imported units
It is sold only in China, where it launched in September 2026 from CNY 4,799 (8/256 GB). Imported units have no official warranty outside China (GSMArena).
Pros
- Sharp 13.3-inch 3:2 screen (308 ppi, 144 Hz)
- Optional matte nano-texture screen
- Fast 3 nm XRING O3 chip, up to 16 GB of RAM
- Thin and light (5.67 mm, 645 g)
- 12,000 mAh battery with 120 W charging
- USB-C video input: usable as a monitor
Cons
- China only: no Google services, Chinese software
- No official warranty or update policy outside China
- Matte screen only on the two priciest versions
- No microSD slot, no headphone jack
Performance
The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is powered by the Xiaomi XRING O3 processor, released in 2026 and built on a 3 nm process. It is one of the fastest chips in any tablet: it handles everything, including heavy video editing, 3D work and the most demanding games. Compared with other large tablets:
- The Apple M5 in the Apple iPad Pro 13″ (M5) is about 30 % faster.
- The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is about 10 % faster than the OnePlus Pad 4 and its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
- The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is about 80 % faster than the Honor MagicPad3 and its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Brightness
The screen of the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max reaches 1,000 nits according to Xiaomi, which is very bright: the screen stays readable outdoors, even in direct sunlight.
Size compared with the iPad Pro and a sheet of paper
- Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
11.1 × 7.4 in - iPad Pro 13″
10.4 × 7.8 in - Letter sheet
11.0 × 8.5 in
The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max drawn to scale with the 13-inch iPad Pro and a Letter sheet.
Full specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 inches |
| Screen area | 81.6 in² · 527 cm² · 87 % of a Letter sheet · 101 % of the 13″ iPad Pro |
| Resolution | 3408 × 2272 |
| Pixel density | 308 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 (1.50) |
| Panel | IPS LCD |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz |
| Max brightness (maker) | 1,000 nits |
| Surface | matte version available (Soft Light (柔光版, nano-texture)) |
| Performance and software | |
| Operating system | Android 17 (Xiaomi HyperOS 4) |
| Google services | no |
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 (3 nm) |
| Class | flagship |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.1) |
| microSD | no |
| Pen and keyboard | |
| Pen | optional — Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro |
| Keyboard | optional — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max floating keyboard (悬浮键盘) |
| Built-in kickstand | no |
| Design and battery | |
| Weight (tablet) | 645 g (1.42 lb) |
| Thickness | 5.7 mm |
| Dimensions | 296.2 × 203.1 × 5.7 mm |
| Battery | 12,000 mAh |
| Charging | 120 W |
| Ports | 1 × USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gbit/s, “full-function”; DP-in to use the tablet as a monitor); 27 W reverse charging over USB-C; pogo pins (45 W charging in the car) |
| Video out (USB-C) | yes |
| Headphone jack | no |
| Speakers | 8 |
| Cameras | 50 MP rear (4K 60 fps), 32 MP front |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, no cellular |
| Colours | Burgundy (浓郁酒红), Black, Silver |
| Price and availability | |
| Launch price (manufacturer) | CNY 4,799 (September 2026) |
| Status | current model |
| Released | September 2026 |
| Sold in | China, import only |
Specifications checked on October 2, 2026. Prices are those set by the manufacturer, at launch or on its own store at the date shown (in Europe including VAT; US prices before sales tax). Shop and Amazon prices differ.
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