Xiaomi appears to be sticking with its compact tablet experiment. A new leak suggests that a Redmi K Pad 2 is already on the roadmap, following the unexpected success of the original Redmi K Pad and its twin, the Xiaomi Pad Mini. Despite their size, these devices pack serious power, often outperforming larger and pricier tablets in Xiaomi’s own lineup.

Redmi K Pad 2 expected to continue compact tablet momentum

According to leaker Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi has no plans to abandon the compact premium segment. The original Redmi K Pad isn’t just holding its own, it’s competing toe-to-toe with flagship tablets like the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, all while keeping a smaller footprint.

And while Xiaomi hasn’t made anything official yet, the insider info points to a Redmi K Pad 2 release sometime next year. No specs have been confirmed, but based on the current model’s performance and Xiaomi’s recent hardware trends, expectations are already building.

Redmi K Pad outperforms larger Xiaomi tablets

Despite its modest 205 x 132 x 6.5 mm form factor, the Redmi K Pad houses the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset. That chip edges out the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 found in the much larger Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, proving that small doesn’t have to mean slow.

While the recently launched Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro now takes the performance crown with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the K Pad series continues to impress in its size class.

What to expect from the Redmi K Pad 2

Details remain thin, but here’s what the early signs and current lineup suggest:

• Likely chipset: Successor to the Dimensity 9400+ or similar flagship-grade silicon
• Design: Thin and lightweight form factor, similar to first-gen
• Naming: Could launch as Redmi K Pad 2 or Xiaomi Pad Mini 2
• Release window: Expected sometime in 2025
• Target market: Power users wanting high specs in a smaller device

This second-gen model will likely lean on Xiaomi’s experience with performance tuning, heat management, and display quality, areas where the first Redmi K Pad already held its ground.

Redmi K Pad 2 could solidify Xiaomi’s compact tablet strategy

Compact tablets haven’t had many champions lately. Apple’s iPad Mini still leads, but competition is thin. With the Redmi K Pad 2, Xiaomi seems to be carving out a high-performance niche that undercuts bigger tablets in price without dropping the spec game.

If the company nails the follow-up, it might just turn this offbeat product line into a serious category contender.