Xiaomi Pad 8 Price Drop: The Best Value iPad Alternative on Amazon

Xiaomi has reduced the price of its new Pad 8 tablet on Amazon France, offering the device at 179 euros instead of its original 229 euros, according to multiple French tech and consumer publications.

The price cut, first reported by Le Parisien, applies to the Wi-Fi model with 128 GB of storage and is available through Amazon.fr. The discount represents a 22% reduction from the manufacturer’s suggested retail price.

Les Numériques highlighted the Pad 8 as offering the best value-for-money ratio in its comparative review of mid-range tablets, citing its 11-inch LCD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 680 processor, and 8,000 mAh battery as key strengths relative to its price point.

Journal du Geek conducted a hands-on test of the device, noting that while the Pad 8 does not match the performance or build quality of Apple’s iPad lineup, it delivers a competitive user experience for media consumption, light productivity, and casual gaming at approximately half the cost of an entry-level iPad.

Futura confirmed the price reduction is active on Amazon France, emphasizing that the tablet’s combination of a high-refresh-rate display and extended battery life makes it a standout option in the sub-200 euro segment.

JeuxVideo.com echoed the sentiment, describing the Pad 8’s price-to-performance ratio as “exceptional” and suggesting it could disrupt expectations for what consumers should expect to pay for a reliable Android tablet.

The Pad 8 runs on MIUI Pad, Xiaomi’s tablet-optimized Android interface, and includes support for stylus input via the company’s second-generation Xiaomi Stylus, sold separately.

As of the latest update, the discounted price remains available on Amazon France, though neither Xiaomi nor Amazon has issued an official statement regarding the duration or scope of the promotion.