Emir BardakçıXiaomi is also gearing up to disrupt the mobile ecosystem, as we enter the year 2026. According to the latest leaks by the renowned tipster Digital Chat Station, the brand is currently working on a new smartwatch, a fitness tracker, as well as a greatly enhanced REDMI K Pad2 tablet, which will boast extreme battery life as well as connectivity features within the Xiaomi HyperOS ecosystem.
I’ve been closely following these trends, and it looks like Xiaomi is shifting its strategy towards “semi-smart” wearables, with sports and multi-day battery life taking center stage over resource-hungry apps. We’re also witnessing a huge transformation in the world of tablets, with the successor to the widely acclaimed Xiaomi Pad Mini (aka REDMI K Pad in China) expected to house a huge power cell that may just change the face of mobile productivity forever.
TL;DR
- New Smartwatch (M2517W1): Features an 815mAh battery, eSIM support with an independent eUICC chip, and runs on Xiaomi HyperOS.
- Xiaomi Band 10: Currently being tested in white ceramic and silver finishes with a lightweight, sport-centric design.
- REDMI K Pad2: Expected to feature a massive 9,000mAh battery, a significant jump from the previous 7,500mAh model.
- Global Availability: While these are currently China-exclusive leaks, expect the tablet to arrive globally under the Xiaomi Pad branding.
Xiaomi M2517W1: A New King of Lightweight Sports Watches?
The coming Xiaomi smartwatch, with the model number M2517W1, will be the first one to hit the shelves in 2026, according to reports. This one will not be like the flagship smartwatches, which tend to find it hard to last for one day, but will be a long-lasting, lightweight sports watch. It comes with a rather large battery under the hood, a 815mAh battery that has eSIM capabilities through an eUICC chip. This will enable you to leave your smartphone behind when you go for a jog and can still take your calls and messages through Xiaomi HyperConnect.
The Chinese brand is also working on its fitness tracker series and has begun testing the Xiaomi Band 11. According to the leak, we can expect two different high-end variants of the tracker – one featuring a white ceramic finish and the other a silver finish. We have noticed that they have dabbled in using high-end materials in their products in the past. Adding ceramic to their Xiaomi Band lineup would be a huge improvement. They are designed to be “semi-smart,” thin, and lightweight. They are optimized to include all the health features we want.
Will the REDMI K Pad 2 Alleviate Your Tablet Battery Woes?
The most thrilling piece of information for tablet lovers is the development of REDMI K Pad2. Its former generation REDMI K Pad, which was launched in global countries under Xiaomi Pad Mini, was highly popular due to its compact size of 8.8 inches. But according to the recent leak, REDMI K Pad 2 or Xiaomi Pad Mini 2 is expected to come with a battery of 9,000 mAh. This is a huge leap given the price and battery life offered by the REDMI K Pad (2025), which began at 2799 CNY or around 390 USD with a 7,500mAh battery. The REDMI K Pad2 is likely to come with a powerful chipset such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite or the best MediaTek has to offer to support the heavy functionalities offered by the Xiaomi HyperOS operating system.
What’s Next for Xiaomi in 2026?
As these devices are currently labeled as “Launched in China only” or are in advanced development, we can fully expect them to be shown off in due course. Xiaomi is obviously intent on dominating the market with its “Human x Car x Home” ecosystem, as it has made sure that each of its wearable devices as well as each of its tablets is fully compatible with Xiaomi HyperConnect. What are you most excited about? Personally, the 9,000mAh battery capacity in a compact tablet form factor could be the “killer feature” that makes Android tablets a credible alternative to the iPad Mini once and for all. We’ll be keeping an eye out on the certification sites for the international variants of these cool new devices.
