OnePlus Pad 3 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro

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Pad 3 compared with Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
OnePlusPad 3XiaomiXiaomi Pad 6 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJune 2025April 2023
Display
Screen size13.2″11″
Resolution3392 × 2400 (better)2880 × 1800
Sharpness315 pixels per inch (better)309 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Brightness600 nits–
Display type13.2-inch LCD (LTPS), 7:5 aspect ratio, 89.3% screen-to-body ratioLCD
Pixel density315 ppi309 ppi
Brightness detail600 nits; 900 nits in high brightness mode (HBM), OnePlus's lab peak550 nits maximum across the screen; 1400:1 contrast ratio
Display featuresAdaptive refresh up to 144 Hz (144 Hz only in supported apps); 12-bit colour (8-bit panel with 4-bit FRC); 98% DCI-P3 and 96% NTSC; Delta E ≈ 0.7; Dolby Vision; touch sampling up to 540 Hz (120 Hz by default)Up to 144 Hz with seven refresh-rate levels; 144 Hz finger sampling and 240 Hz stylus sampling; 1.07 billion colours, DCI-P3, HDR10, Dolby Vision, true colour and paper reading modes; Corning Gorilla Glass 3; TÜV low-blue-light certification and National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology eye-care testing
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Memory12 GB – 16 GB (better)8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPUQualcomm Oryon CPU, up to 4.32 GHz; 12 GB LPDDR5X at 4266 MHz or 16 GB LPDDR5X at 4800 MHz; UFS 4.0 storageTSMC 4 nm; eight cores up to 3.2 GHz; LPDDR5 RAM at 6400 Mbps and UFS 3.1 storage
GPUAdreno 830, up to 1.1 GHzAdreno graphics processor; model number not published in the maker sheet
AI engine–Qualcomm AI Engine
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera8 MP20 MP (better)
Rear camera13 MP; electronic image stabilisation (EIS); digital zoom50 MP, 1/2.76-inch sensor, 1.28 µm combined pixels, ƒ/1.8 and PDAF; separate depth camera; document, director, dual-view and Super Night 2.0 modes
Front camera8 MP20 MP ultrawide, IMX596, 1/3.4-inch sensor, 1.6 µm combined pixels and ƒ/2.2; portrait centring
Video recording4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps by default), with EISRear 4K/1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 18 hours
Battery (mAh)12,140 mAh (better)8,600 mAh
Fastest charging80 W (better)67 W
Mobile data optionNoNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail12,140 mAh typical (11,740 mAh rated in the EU's EPREL database); up to 18 hours of video playback and 6 hours of AAA gaming in OnePlus's tests; rated for at least 800 charge cycles8,600 mAh typical and 8,400 mAh minimum, non-removable single cell; maker laboratory claims approximately 18 hours local video playback or up to 47.9 days standby
ChargingUp to 80 W SUPERVOOC with an official OnePlus adapter (not in the UK box)67 W wired; QC4+, QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC1.0
USB-CUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps; bundled cable does not support USB 3 data speeds, compatible cable sold separately
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4 and 5 GHzEnhanced Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, simultaneous dual-band use and IPv6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDCBluetooth 5.3; AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
Stylus supportOnePlus Stylo 2 (sold separately), with 16,000 pressure levels, haptic feedback and a laser pointer with page turningMagnetic pen charging; pen sold separately
KeyboardsOnePlus Smart Keyboard (sold separately), six rows with a function row, a trackpad and NFC One-touch Transmission; in the UK it connects only through its pogo pins (no Bluetooth)Magnetic keyboard contacts; keyboard sold separately
Design
Weight675 g490 g (better)
Thickness5.97 mm (better)6.51 mm
Height × width289.61 × 209.66 mm253.95 × 165.18 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP41–
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace unlockSide fingerprint reader
SpeakersEight speakers (four woofers and four tweeters)Four speakers, Dolby Atmos, spatial audio, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
MicrophonesTwo microphonesFour microphones; multi-scenario pickup, HD recording 2.0 and WeChat/QQ call recording
Sensors–Accelerometer, gyroscope, front colour-temperature ambient light sensor, rear ambient light sensor, Hall sensor and side fingerprint sensor
MaterialsAluminium unibody; IP41 dust and water resistanceFull-metal unibody
ColoursStorm BlueBlack, Gold and Mountain Blue (Chinese maker colour names)
Software at launchOxygenOS 15 based on Android 15; three Android updates and six years of security updates promisedMIUI Pad 14 based on Android 13; Chinese-market model, maker notes subsequent upgrade to Xiaomi HyperOS
In the boxOnePlus Pad 3, USB-C cable, quick start guide, safety information and warranty card (no charger)Tablet, power adapter, USB-C cable and warranty documentation; Chinese-market package

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