Emir BardakçıDigital Chat Station has leaked specifications for a new high-performance tablet scheduled for release in the first half of 2026. Based on the 8.8-inch form factor and flagship silicon alignment, market analysis identifies this device as the successor to the 2025 REDMI K Pad, tentatively designated as the REDMI K Pad 2.The REDMI K Pad was introduced to the global market as the Xiaomi Pad mini. The REDMI K Pad 2 could be the Xiaomi Pad Mini 2.
Display & Form Factor
The device retains the compact 8.8-inch footprint but utilizes a customized LCD panel. Specifications include a 3K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, targeting the high-frame-rate mobile gaming segment. This mirrors the previous generation’s display metrics but implies a new panel sourcing or controller architecture for the “custom” designation.
Power & Performance
The leak specifies a 9000mAh battery capacity. This represents a substantial density increase over the previous model’s 7500mAh cell, despite maintaining the same screen size. The core logic will mirror the upcoming “performance flagship” smartphone, indicating the integration of a current-generation top-tier SoC (e.g., Snapdragon 8 Elite or Dimensity 9500 series).
Multimedia & Connectivity
The chassis integrates dual X-axis linear motors for haptic feedback and enhanced symmetrical dual speakers with co-branded tuning (likely JBL or Harman). In terms of connectivity, the device is a Wi-Fi-only unit; the source explicitly confirmed the absence of eSIM or physical SIM support.
Legacy Context
For comparison, the original REDMI K Pad (June 2025) featured a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 372Hz touch sampling, and a unique dual USB Type-C interface. It is currently unconfirmed if the dual-port architecture will persist in this second generation.
Source: DCS Weibo
