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Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

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XiaomiXiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4XiaomiXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2024September 2025
Display
Screen size12.4″11.2″
Resolution3048 × 20323200 × 2136
Sharpness295 pixels per inch344 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Brightness700 nits–
Display typeLCD, 3:2 aspect ratioLCD crystal-clear display; 3:2 aspect ratio; standard or matte glass version, the latter 5.8 mm thick and 494 g
Pixel density294 ppi345 ppi
Brightness detail700 nits typical, 900 nits HBM; 1400:1 contrast ratio800 nits peak; UK FAQ typical-brightness figure conflicts with its stated maximum, so typical brightness is omitted
Display featuresAdaptiveSync 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 certificationsOptional matte glass uses AG nano-texture and AR optical coating; 12-bit colour and 68 billion colours, DCI-P3, HDR10 and Dolby Vision; up to 360 Hz finger sampling and 240 Hz pen sampling; Original color PRO, sunlight and reading modes, adaptive colours, Pro HDR, wet touch and 10x super resolution; TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications; Panda-X glass and full-range DC dimming (maker UK FAQ)
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPUSnapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4 nm and eight cores; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage3 nm; two Oryon cores at 4.32 GHz and six at 3.53 GHz; 8 GB LPDDR5X or 12 GB LPDDR5T RAM; 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 256/512 GB UFS 4.1 storage
GPU–Adreno 830 at 1,100 MHz
AI engine–Hexagon processor (maker UK FAQ)
Cameras
Rear camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Rear camera50 MP JN1, 1/2.76-inch sensor, ƒ/1.8, 0.64 µm pixels with 4-in-1 combining; document scanner50 MP, 1/2.76-inch sensor, 1.28 µm pixels, ƒ/1.8 and PDAF; document, teleprompter, dynamic shot, HDR and professional video modes
Front camera32 MP OV32D, ƒ/2.2 and 0.61 µm pixels with 4-in-1 combining; FocusFrame framing in supported apps32 MP, 1/3.6-inch sensor, 1.22 µm pixels and ƒ/2.2; portrait, teleprompter, dynamic shot and HDR modes
Video recordingRear 4K/1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p/720p at 30 fpsRear 4K/1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p/720p at 30 fps
Depth sensor2 MP OV02B1B, 1/5-inch sensor, ƒ/2.4 and 1.75 µm pixels–
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 18.38 hours
Battery (mAh)10,000 mAh9,200 mAh
Fastest charging120 W67 W
Mobile data optionNoNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail10,000 mAh typical, 9,800 mAh minimum; maker laboratory claims 22 days standby9,200 mAh typical and 9,000 mAh rated; maker claims 18.38 hours continuous video streaming or 13.93 hours online meetings, tested internally
Charging120 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory claims 100% in 35 minutes with speed mode enabled; UK box includes adapter67 W HyperCharge; QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC2.0; no adapter in the UK box; reverse wired charging up to 22.5 W (maker UK FAQ)
USB-CUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps with a compatible separately sold cableUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps with a compatible separately sold cable; OTG and DisplayPort Alt Mode 1.2 (maker UK FAQ)
Wi-FiWi-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 routerWi-Fi 7 capability, regional and local-network restrictions apply; 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast and IPv6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, dual Bluetooth; AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and AuracastBluetooth 6.0 (maker UK FAQ); AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and Auracast; Bluetooth audio sharing supported
Mobile network–Wi-Fi only; no satellite positioning or memory card support (maker UK FAQ)
Stylus supportXiaomi Focus Pen, sold separatelyXiaomi Focus Pen and Focus Pen Pro supported; magnetic charging; Focus Pen Pro sold separately
KeyboardsXiaomi Pad 6S Pro Touchpad Keyboard, sold separatelyXiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately
Design
Weight590 g485 g
Thickness6.26 mm5.75 mm
Height × width278.7 × 191.58 mm251.22 × 173.42 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP52
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFingerprint sensorSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SpeakersSix speakers with Dolby AtmosQuad speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; 200% volume boost relative to the previous volume step, maker laboratory claim
SensorsG-sensor, gyroscope, light sensor, proximity sensor, electronic compass, fingerprint sensor, Hall sensor, flicker sensor and colour-temperature sensorAccelerometer, gyroscope, front colour-temperature ambient light sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, side fingerprint sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, RGB LED and IR remote control
MaterialsMetal bodyFull-metal unibody (maker UK overview); FAQ separately describes metal and plastic bezel components
ColoursGraphite GrayGray, Blue and Pine Green
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS based on Android U; free multi-window mode and interconnectivity with compatible Xiaomi phones, including NFC tag transferXiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16; HyperAI feature and app availability varies by region
In the boxTablet, adapter, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty cardTablet, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapter

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