Xiaomi, the Chinese electronics company, has released the latest iteration of its popular Pad tablet series. The Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro are the sixth generation of the Pad tablet series and feature upgraded specifications and features, including premium Snapdragon processors, 144Hz refresh rates, and up to 12GB RAM. Here is a detailed overview of the specifications and features of the new tablets.
Display
The Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro come with 11-inch LCD displays with a resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels. The display supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz and features HDR10, Dolby Vision, and the P3 color gamut. Additionally, the display has environmental color temperature sensing, which automatically adjusts the brightness and color temperature in response to the intensity of the surrounding light. The display is also safe for the eyes, with hardware-level low blue light certification from TUV Rheinland.
Design
The Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro have a hidden antenna design and an integrated body made entirely of metal. The tablet is 6.51mm thick and weighs 490g. Both tablets are available in dark, gold, and mountain blue.
Processor and Camera
The Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro features the most powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ processor, while the Xiaomi Pad 6 has a Snapdragon 870 processor. The Pad 6 Pro has a 50MP primary camera with a 2MP depth-of-field sensor, while the Pad 6 has a single 13MP camera at the rear and an 8MP sensor at the front. The Pad 6 Pro also features an impressive 20MP front camera for video calls and selfies. The flagship tablet has an 8600mAh battery that can be charged from 0% to 100% in 62 minutes using a 67W fast charge. The standard Pad 6 packs an 8840mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging, with a charging time of 99 minutes. The Pad 6 Pro also supports Wi-Fi 6 enhanced version in addition to fingerprint and face unlock.
RAM and Storage
Both the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage. The Pad 6 Pro comes with 8GB RAM/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage options, while the Pad 6 is available with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage options. Both tablets have four speakers, support for Dolby Atmos, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface.
Operating System and Battery Life
The MIUI Pad 14 OS, which is based on Android 13, powers the device’s user interface. Xiaomi has incorporated some battery-saving elements into the records, one of which is a profound rest mode. The mode allows for an additional 47.9 days of standby time. Additionally, the tablets come with a first-meeting toolbox that includes built-in functions like beauty, fill light, portrait centering, noise reduction, subtitle transcription, and others that are frequently utilized in meeting scenes.
Price and Availability
The Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro are currently available for pre-sale in China and are expected to go on sale on April 21. The prices for the 8GB and 256GB versions of the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro range from 2499 yuan ($363) to 2799 yuan ($407). The prices for the 12GB and 256GB versions of the Pad 6 Pro range from 3099 yuan ($450) to 3399.
