Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4

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Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro compared with Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
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Overview
ReleasedApril 2023February 2024
Display
Screen size11″12.4″
Resolution2880 × 18003048 × 2032 (better)
Sharpness309 pixels per inch (better)295 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Brightness–700 nits
Display typeLCDLCD, 3:2 aspect ratio
Pixel density309 ppi294 ppi
Brightness detail550 nits maximum across the screen; 1400:1 contrast ratio700 nits typical, 900 nits HBM; 1400:1 contrast ratio
Display featuresUp 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 testingAdaptiveSync at 30/48/50/60/90/120/144 Hz; up to 360 Hz touch sampling; DCI-P3, 68.7 billion colours, Original Color Pro, Dolby Vision, HDR10 and dynamic compensation; DC dimming, 4096 brightness levels, adaptive reading and colours; TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUTSMC 4 nm; eight cores up to 3.2 GHz; LPDDR5 RAM at 6400 Mbps and UFS 3.1 storageSnapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4 nm and eight cores; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage
GPUAdreno graphics processor; model number not published in the maker sheet–
AI engineQualcomm AI Engine–
Cameras
Rear camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera20 MP32 MP (better)
Rear camera50 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 modes50 MP JN1, 1/2.76-inch sensor, ƒ/1.8, 0.64 µm pixels with 4-in-1 combining; document scanner
Front camera20 MP ultrawide, IMX596, 1/3.4-inch sensor, 1.6 µm combined pixels and ƒ/2.2; portrait centring32 MP OV32D, ƒ/2.2 and 0.61 µm pixels with 4-in-1 combining; FocusFrame framing in supported apps
Video recordingRear 4K/1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fpsRear 4K/1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p/720p at 30 fps
Depth sensor–2 MP OV02B1B, 1/5-inch sensor, ƒ/2.4 and 1.75 µm pixels
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 18 hours–
Battery (mAh)8,600 mAh10,000 mAh (better)
Fastest charging67 W120 W (better)
Mobile data optionNoNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail8,600 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 standby10,000 mAh typical, 9,800 mAh minimum; maker laboratory claims 22 days standby
Charging67 W wired; QC4+, QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC1.0120 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory claims 100% in 35 minutes with speed mode enabled; UK box includes adapter
USB-CUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps; bundled cable does not support USB 3 data speeds, compatible cable sold separatelyUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps with a compatible separately sold cable
Wi-FiEnhanced 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 IPv6Wi-Fi 7, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, DBS 2.4 + 5 GHz, HBS 5 + 5 GHz and IPv6; maker laboratory claims theoretical HBS peak of 5.8 Gbps with a compatible router
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0Bluetooth 5.3, dual Bluetooth; AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and Auracast
Stylus supportMagnetic pen charging; pen sold separatelyXiaomi Focus Pen, sold separately
KeyboardsMagnetic keyboard contacts; keyboard sold separatelyXiaomi Pad 6S Pro Touchpad Keyboard, sold separately
Design
Weight490 g (better)590 g
Thickness6.51 mm6.26 mm (better)
Height × width253.95 × 165.18 mm278.7 × 191.58 mm
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsSide fingerprint readerFingerprint sensor
SpeakersFour speakers, Dolby Atmos, spatial audio, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless AudioSix speakers with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesFour microphones; multi-scenario pickup, HD recording 2.0 and WeChat/QQ call recording–
SensorsAccelerometer, gyroscope, front colour-temperature ambient light sensor, rear ambient light sensor, Hall sensor and side fingerprint sensorG-sensor, gyroscope, light sensor, proximity sensor, electronic compass, fingerprint sensor, Hall sensor, flicker sensor and colour-temperature sensor
MaterialsFull-metal unibodyMetal body
ColoursBlack, Gold and Mountain Blue (Chinese maker colour names)Graphite Gray
Software at launchMIUI Pad 14 based on Android 13; Chinese-market model, maker notes subsequent upgrade to Xiaomi HyperOSXiaomi HyperOS based on Android U; free multi-window mode and interconnectivity with compatible Xiaomi phones, including NFC tag transfer
In the boxTablet, power adapter, USB-C cable and warranty documentation; Chinese-market packageTablet, adapter, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card

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