Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max launches with big screen and battery
Xiaomi released the Pad 9 Pro Max in China, featuring a 13.3-inch 3:2 LCD display, a 12,000 mAh battery, and up to 16GB RAM. Pricing starts at about $715. It uses Xiaomi's new XRing O3 chip and can open six apps at once or act as a monitor for a laptop via USB-C. No global launch confirmed yet.
- 13.3-inch LCD, 3408×2272 resolution, 144Hz, 1,000 nits
- 12,000 mAh battery, 120W charging, only 5.67mm thick
- XRing O3 chip offers big performance jump per Xiaomi
- Runs Android 17 with HyperOS 4 multitasking skin
- Can open six apps or act as a second monitor by USB-C
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