The Xiaomi Pad 9 has received BIS certification in India, hinting at an upcoming launch. Meanwhile, the Redmi Pad 3 has appeared on UAE's TDRA database, confirming its retail name and Wi-Fi-only configuration.
Xiaomi is preparing for new tablet launches, with the Xiaomi Pad 9 recently securing Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification. This development, granted on October 6, 2026, strongly suggests an upcoming launch for the tablet in the Indian market. In a related leak, the Redmi Pad 3 has also been spotted on the UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) database, confirming its retail name and a Wi-Fi-only configuration.
Xiaomi Pad 9: What India Can Expect
The BIS listing for the Xiaomi Pad 9, identified by model number 26103RP65I, does not reveal any hardware specifications. However, tipster Kacper Skrzypek had previously identified this model number, found in HyperOS 9 code, as the Indian variant. The global version carries the model number 26103RP65G, differing only by its final letter.
While Xiaomi hasn't officially confirmed the specs for India, the Xiaomi Pad 9 has already launched in China. This gives us an indication of what to expect if the Indian and global variants mirror the Chinese model, as was the case with the Xiaomi Pad 8. The Chinese Pad 9 version lists a 2-inch Display with 3200x2136 pixels resolution, a 13MP camera, and comes with 8GB or 12GB of RAM.
Powering the device is a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, paired with a substantial 9720mAh battery that supports 67W charging. However, Xiaomi has yet to confirm whether the Pad 9 will maintain identical specifications across all regions, so Indian buyers should await official details.
Redmi Pad 3: Name and Connectivity Confirmed
Moving to the more budget-friendly segment, the Redmi Pad 3's appearance on UAE's TDRA database has officially confirmed its retail name. The tablet, listed with model number 2610FRP38G, received its certification on October 7, 2026. The listing also specifies that it is a Wi-Fi-only device, indicating it won't offer cellular connectivity.
The Redmi Pad 3 had previously been seen on the European Economic Community (EEC) certification database, though its retail name was unknown at that time. The TDRA listing, however, does not provide any details on its hardware specifications, pricing, or official launch date.
Launch Timelines: Still Speculative
Neither the Xiaomi Pad 9 nor the Redmi Pad 3 has an official launch date yet. Interestingly, both tablets share a '2610' prefix in their model numbers. This could potentially hint at an October 2026 launch, as the source suggests, but this remains highly speculative. Model number patterns and certification dates offer clues, but they don't guarantee a product will launch in the same month.
Indian consumers keen on either of these tablets will need to wait for an official announcement from Xiaomi regarding their launch dates, pricing, and availability details. The BIS certification for the Xiaomi Pad 9 is a strong signal of its imminent arrival, and its potential specifications could make it a compelling option against current offerings.
