Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 6 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7
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| XiaomiXiaomi Pad 6 | XiaomiXiaomi Pad 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2023 | October 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11″ | 11.2″ |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1800 | 3200 × 2136 (better) |
| Sharpness | 309 pixels per inch | 344 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 550 nits | – |
| Display type | LCD, 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 density | 309 ppi | – |
| Brightness detail | 550 nits typical; 1400:1 contrast ratio | 800 nits peak brightness |
| 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; 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 | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| CPU | Snapdragon 870, 7 nm manufacturing process; LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage | Octa-core, up to 2.8 GHz; 4 nm; Adreno GPU |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Rear camera | 13 MP, ƒ/2.2 and PDAF | 13 MP, 1/3.06", f/2.2, PDAF |
| Front camera | 8 MP, 1.12 µm pixels and ƒ/2.2; FocusFrame framing support in selected apps | 8 MP, 1/4", f/2.28 |
| 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 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 mAh | 8,850 mAh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 33 W | 45 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 | – |
| 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 | 45 W turbo charging (QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0, MI FC2.0); no adapter in the box |
| USB-C | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps; compatible USB 3.2 Gen 1 cable sold separately | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IPv6 | Wi-Fi 6E, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2; AAC, LDAC and LHDC 3.0 | Bluetooth 5.4; AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 |
| Stylus support | Xiaomi Smart Pen (2nd generation), sold separately; availability varies by region | Xiaomi Focus Pen, sold separately |
| Keyboards | Xiaomi Pad 6 Keyboard, sold separately; availability varies by region | Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 490 g (better) | 500 g |
| Thickness | 6.51 mm | 6.18 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 253.95 × 165.18 mm | 251.22 × 173.42 mm |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Speakers | Four speakers; Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | Four microphones; meeting modes include directional 60° or 360° sound reception | – |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor and Hall sensor | Accelerometer, gyroscope, front ambient light (colour temperature) sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, IR remote control |
| Materials | Metal unibody | – |
| Colours | Gravity Gray, Gold and Mist blue | Gray, Blue, Green |
| Software at launch | MIUI Pad 14 based on Android 13 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| In the box | Tablet, power adapter, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card | Tablet, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card |
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