Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 6 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7

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Xiaomi Pad 6 compared with Xiaomi Pad 7
XiaomiXiaomi Pad 6XiaomiXiaomi Pad 7
Overview
ReleasedApril 2023October 2024
Display
Screen size11″11.2″
Resolution2880 × 18003200 × 2136 (better)
Sharpness309 pixels per inch344 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Brightness550 nits–
Display typeLCD, 16:10 aspect ratio (Android Authority)3.2K display, 3:2, 345 ppi; IPS LCD per GSMArena (Xiaomi doesn't name the panel type); 11.2 inches measured as a full rectangle
Pixel density309 ppi–
Brightness detail550 nits typical; 1400:1 contrast ratio800 nits peak brightness
Display featuresOver 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 levelsUp to 144 Hz; up to 360 Hz touch sampling (240 Hz with pen); 68 billion colours; DCI-P3; HDR10; Dolby Vision; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (hardware), Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 870Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUSnapdragon 870, 7 nm manufacturing process; LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storageOcta-core, up to 2.8 GHz; 4 nm; Adreno GPU
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2 and PDAF13 MP, 1/3.06", f/2.2, PDAF
Front camera8 MP, 1.12 µm pixels and ƒ/2.2; FocusFrame framing support in selected apps8 MP, 1/4", f/2.28
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p or 720p at 30 fpsRear up to 4K at 30 fps; front up to 1080p at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 16 hours–
Battery (mAh)8,840 mAh8,850 mAh (better)
Fastest charging33 W45 W (better)
Mobile data optionNoNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail8,840 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–
Charging33 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°C45 W turbo charging (QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0, MI FC2.0); no adapter in the box
USB-CUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps; compatible USB 3.2 Gen 1 cable sold separatelyUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IPv6Wi-Fi 6E, 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; AAC, LDAC and LHDC 3.0Bluetooth 5.4; AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
Stylus supportXiaomi Smart Pen (2nd generation), sold separately; availability varies by regionXiaomi Focus Pen, sold separately
KeyboardsXiaomi Pad 6 Keyboard, sold separately; availability varies by regionXiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately
Design
Weight490 g (better)500 g
Thickness6.51 mm6.18 mm (better)
Height × width253.95 × 165.18 mm251.22 × 173.42 mm
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
SpeakersFour speakers; Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless AudioQuad speakers with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesFour microphones; meeting modes include directional 60° or 360° sound reception–
SensorsAccelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor and Hall sensorAccelerometer, gyroscope, front ambient light (colour temperature) sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, IR remote control
MaterialsMetal unibody–
ColoursGravity Gray, Gold and Mist blueGray, Blue, Green
Software at launchMIUI Pad 14 based on Android 13Xiaomi HyperOS 2
In the boxTablet, power adapter, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty cardTablet, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card

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