Xiaomi has just released its latest 2023 line of tablets: the Xiaomi Pad 6 & the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro.
- What’s the difference between the Regular Pad 6 & Pad 6 Pro model?
- Is the performance jump worth the extra cost?
- Are there any other secret differences that Xiaomi hid from us?
You’ll find out this & more as dive deep into this Xiaomi Pad 6 & the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro comparison guide!
Since you’re here, you’re probably looking to save a few quid so you should check out Xiaomi’s other great budget tablet in our Xiaomi Pad 5 Vs (2023) Redmi Pad Comparison.
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Both the Xiaomi Pad 6 & Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro Tablets are available now: (Latest prices below)
Xiaomi Pad 6 Vs Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro – The Quick Answer
If you’re looking for a quick overview of the main differences between these two tablets, I’m not gonna waste your time! Here you go!
The Big Differences That You Should Care About!
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro uses a newer processor -25-30% better CPU performance & 40% better Gaming Performance.
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro – Charges twice as fast (67w Vs 33w)
Small differences that maybe you’ll care about:
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro – Supports WiFi 6e & Bluetooth 5.3
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro – Available with 12GB RAM & 512GB Storage Vs 8GB & 256GB (Xiaomi Pad 6).
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro – Has a better camera system front & back.
Display
When it comes to overall display quality, the Xiaomi Pad 6 & 6 Pro both use the same display.
Both tablets are using high-resolution (2880×1800) IPS displays with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 550nit peak brightness. Both tablets are also using Gorilla Glass 3 this time around which will help with light scratch protection.
Winner: Draw
Performance, Gaming & Benchmarks
It’s a clear win for the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro.
Let’s take a look at some benchmarks:
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
- Graphics: Adreno 730
- RAM: 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 128GB or 256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1
- AnTuTu Performance Score: 1006603
- CPU 257778
- GPU 400071
- Memory 156049
- UX 188263
- Geekbench 5:
- Single-core: 1284
- Multi-core: 3846
Xiaomi Pad 6 (non-pro)
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7nm)
- Graphics: Adreno 650
- RAM: 6GB or 8GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1
- AnTuTu Performance Score: 724,764
- CPU 200,145
- GPU 252,461
- Memory 124,859
- UX 151,863
- Geekbench 5:
- Single-core: 996
- Multi-core: 3397
In terms of memory and storage, the Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro are on even footings, but when it comes to gaming performance, the newer 4nm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 pushes ahead strongly with 25% better CPU performance and 40% better graphics capability.
Winner: Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
Audio Capabilities
Both tablets use the same four-channel quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support. The sound quality wins hands down against the more budget orientated Redmi Pad but still falls short of Apple’s tablet audio dominance.
The dual-speakers on each side of the tablet mean you’ll never get muffled audio when using the tablet in landscape mode and greatly improves the immersive feeling when watching movies or playing games.
Winner: Draw
Video Calling
Both the tablets feature directional or 360 audio 4-Microphone arrays for clear audio quality. They also both use software-based facial tracking to keep you in the centre of the frame.
The big difference is in the hardware. The 20MP lens used on the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro offers better facials tracking with a clearer image making it more suitable for business video calls.
That being said, for social video calling, you might not care about the better low light clarity and sharper video quality.
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
- Front Facing Camera: 20MP
- Face Tracking: yes
- Microphone: 4x Directional Mics
Xiaomi Pad 6 (non-pro)
- Front Facing Camera: 8MP Wide Angle
- Face Tracking: yes
- Microphone: 4x Directional Mics
Winner: Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
Connectivity Options
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
- WiFi 6e
- USB Type-C 3.2 Gen1
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC
- Hi-Res Wireless Audio Certified
Xiaomi Pad 6
- WiFi 6
- USB Type-C 3.2 Gen1
- Bluetooth 5.2
- NFC
- Hi-Res Wireless Audio Certified
Unless you have a WiFi 6e ready router, you won’t be able to take advantage of the better connectivity baked into the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro. The difference between Bluetooth 5.2 and Bluetooth 5.3 is also very minimal with only a slight improvement in signal switching.
Winner: Draw
Battery Life
Here’s where the Pad 6 Pro shows off its big brother grunt with double the charging speed of the non-pro variant.
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
- Charge Speed: 67-watts
- Full Charge: 59 Minutes
- Idling (Screen Off) standby: 57 Days
- Wireless Charging: No
Xiaomi Pad 6
- Charge Speed: 33-watts
- Full Charge: 99 Minutes
- Idling (Screen Off) standby: 59 Days
- Wireless Charging: No
Winner: Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
SD Card Support
Neither the Xiaomi Pad 6 nor the Pad 6 Pro offers SD Card support. You’ll have to stick with the internal memory or use an external device via the Type-C port.
Pen Support
Both variants of the Xiaomi Pad 6 work with the Mi Stylus Gen 2 pen. A great pen for creatives.
- Name: Mi Stylus Gen 2
- Price: 59USD (449Yuan)
- Charging: Wireless Magnetic (Lithium)
- Pressure Sensitivity: 4096 Levels
- Nib: 1x Soft Nib Included
- Buttons: Physical x2 (Short & Long Press) Customisable.
- Extras: 7 Hours Battery from 1 minute charging (150 Hours @ 100%)
- Compatible: Mi Pad 5, Xiaomi Pad 6, Pad 6 Pro,
Winner: Draw
Xiaomi Pad 6 Vs Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro – Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a media tablet or don’t need the gaming grunt of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, then you’ll be better off saving a few bucks and opting for the regular Xiaomi Pad 6.
If you regularly play high-end Android games or want to emulate consoles on your tablet. Then the Pro is for you.
While you’re getting an amazing display on both devices, you’ll be able to take advantage of the higher frame-rate when gaming more easily on the Pro Variant.
What’s the price difference for the extra performance & improved cameras? You’ll be looking at around $100/£100 premium for the 6 Pro variant.
This time around, I’m gonna give the win to the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro. I think the extra grunt, better video calling and connectivity future-proofing a fair trade for the extra upfront cost.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
Winner: Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
Xiaomi Pad 6 Vs Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro – Specifications Comparison Table
| Feature | Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8+ flagship processor | Snapdragon 870 flagship processor |
| Screen | 11-inch 2.8K ultra-clear eye protection screen, 144Hz 7-speed variable refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio | 11-inch 2.8K ultra-clear eye protection screen, 144Hz 7-speed variable refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio |
| Battery & Charging | 8600mAh (typ) / 8400mAh (min), 67W wired fast charging | 8840mAh (typ) / 8640mAh (min), 33W wired charging |
| Operating System | MIUI Pad 14 large screen custom system, Android 13 | MIUI Pad 14 large screen customization system, Android 13 |
| Front Camera | 20MP HD, portrait centred | 8MP super wide lens, f/2.2 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main camera, f/1.8 PDAF, 2MP depth of field secondary camera | 13MP, f/2.2 PDAF |
| Audio & Video | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification, Stereo four speakers with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification, Stereo four speakers with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision |
| Memory Capacity | 8GB+128GB/8GB+256GB/12GB+256GB/12GB+512GB | 6GB+128GB/8GB+128GB/8GB+256G |
| Data Connections | WiFi 6 enhanced version, WiFi 5, WiFi 4 and 802.11a / b / g, Bluetooth 5.3 | WiFi 6, WiFi 5, WiFi 4 and 802.11a / b / g, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Sensors | Acceleration sensor, Gyroscope, Front and rear ambient light sensors, Hall sensor, Side fingerprint sensor | Acceleration sensor, Gyroscope, Front and rear ambient light sensors, Hall sensor |
| External Function | Keyboard magnetic suction contact connection, Pen magnetic suction | Keyboard magnetic suction contact connection, Pen magnetic suction |
| Colors | Black, Gold, Far Mountain Blue | Black, Gold, Far Mountain Blue |
| Dimensions | Length: 253.95mm Width: 165.18mm Thickness: 6.51mm Weight: 490g |
Length: 253.95mm Width: 165.18mm Thickness: 6.51mm Weight: 490g |