Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 6 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
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| XiaomiXiaomi Pad 6 | XiaomiXiaomi Pad 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2023 | April 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11″ | 11″ |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1800 | 2880 × 1800 |
| Sharpness | 309 pixels per inch | 309 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 550 nits | – |
| Display type | LCD, 16:10 aspect ratio (Android Authority) | LCD |
| Pixel density | 309 ppi | 309 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 550 nits typical; 1400:1 contrast ratio | 550 nits maximum across the screen; 1400:1 contrast ratio |
| Display features | Over one billion colours, DCI-P3, Dolby Vision and HDR10; Corning Gorilla Glass 3; TÜV Rheinland low-blue-light certification, full-range DC dimming, reading mode and seven variable refresh-rate levels | 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 | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB (better) |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | Snapdragon 870, 7 nm manufacturing process; LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage | TSMC 4 nm; eight cores up to 3.2 GHz; LPDDR5 RAM at 6400 Mbps and UFS 3.1 storage |
| GPU | – | Adreno graphics processor; model number not published in the maker sheet |
| AI engine | – | Qualcomm AI Engine |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP (better) |
| Rear camera | 13 MP, ƒ/2.2 and PDAF | 50 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 camera | 8 MP, 1.12 µm pixels and ƒ/2.2; FocusFrame framing support in selected apps | 20 MP ultrawide, IMX596, 1/3.4-inch sensor, 1.6 µm combined pixels and ƒ/2.2; portrait centring |
| Video recording | Rear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p or 720p at 30 fps | Rear 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 16 hours | Up to 18 hours |
| Battery (mAh) | 8,840 mAh (better) | 8,600 mAh |
| Fastest charging | 33 W | 67 W (better) |
| Mobile data option | No | No |
| Stylus | Supported, sold separately | Supported, sold separately |
| Keyboard made for it | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life detail | 8,840 mAh typical, 8,640 mAh minimum; maker laboratory claims 16 hours video, 65 hours music, 23 hours reading or 26.9 days standby at 25°C | 8,600 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 |
| Charging | 33 W wired; QC4, QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC1.0; maker laboratory claims 100% in 99 minutes from 1% with the included charger, screen off at 25°C | 67 W wired; QC4+, QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC1.0 |
| USB-C | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps; compatible USB 3.2 Gen 1 cable sold separately | 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-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IPv6 | Enhanced 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 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2; AAC, LDAC and LHDC 3.0 | Bluetooth 5.3; AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 |
| Stylus support | Xiaomi Smart Pen (2nd generation), sold separately; availability varies by region | Magnetic pen charging; pen sold separately |
| Keyboards | Xiaomi Pad 6 Keyboard, sold separately; availability varies by region | Magnetic keyboard contacts; keyboard sold separately |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 490 g | 490 g |
| Thickness | 6.51 mm | 6.51 mm |
| Height × width | 253.95 × 165.18 mm | 253.95 × 165.18 mm |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | – | Side fingerprint reader |
| Speakers | Four speakers; Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Four speakers, Dolby Atmos, spatial audio, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
| Microphones | Four microphones; meeting modes include directional 60° or 360° sound reception | Four microphones; multi-scenario pickup, HD recording 2.0 and WeChat/QQ call recording |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor and Hall sensor | Accelerometer, gyroscope, front colour-temperature ambient light sensor, rear ambient light sensor, Hall sensor and side fingerprint sensor |
| Materials | Metal unibody | Full-metal unibody |
| Colours | Gravity Gray, Gold and Mist blue | Black, Gold and Mountain Blue (Chinese maker colour names) |
| Software at launch | MIUI Pad 14 based on Android 13 | MIUI Pad 14 based on Android 13; Chinese-market model, maker notes subsequent upgrade to Xiaomi HyperOS |
| In the box | Tablet, power adapter, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card | Tablet, power adapter, USB-C cable and warranty documentation; Chinese-market package |
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