Xiaomi, a leading Chinese smartphone and electronics company, is preparing to launch its newest Android tablet, the Xiaomi Pad 6 series, on April 18th, 2023. Ahead of the official launch, the company has confirmed some key features and specifications of the new tablets. Let’s take a closer look at what we know so far.
Battery and Charging
The Xiaomi Pad 6 series comes with two models, the Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro. The Pro model will feature an 8600mAh battery, similar to the Pad 5 Pro. The standard Pad 6 model will have a larger battery with 8840mAh capacity, and both models will support fast charging. The Pad 6 Pro will come with 67W fast charging out of the box, while the Pad 6 will have 33W fast charging, despite the larger battery capacity.
Display
The Pad 6 series will offer a display with a resolution of up to 2.8K, with a density of 309 PPI. The screen will have a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz, which is a significant upgrade from the Pad 5 series. The size of the display is still unknown, but rumors suggest it will be around 11 inches.
Camera
The Xiaomi Pad 6 series will feature a dual-camera setup on the back panel, with a 50MP primary camera sensor. However, details about the secondary sensor are still unknown. The company has not provided any information about the front camera.
Processor and Operating System
Xiaomi has confirmed that the Pad 6 series will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs. The Pad 6 will feature a Snapdragon 870 SoC, while the Pad 6 Pro will come with a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Both tablets will run on Android 13 and come with MIUI 14 on top.
Availability
Xiaomi has not revealed whether the Pad 6 series will be available globally. However, rumors suggest that the Pad 6 Pro will only be available in China, while the Pad 6 might be launched in India and other international markets.
Final Thoughts
The Xiaomi Pad 6 series appears to be a promising addition to the Android tablet market, with its powerful hardware and impressive battery life. However, the lack of information about the display size and front camera is disappointing. It will be interesting to see how Xiaomi’s new tablets perform in the market and if they can compete with the likes of Samsung and Apple. Stay tuned for more updates on the Xiaomi Pad 6 series after its official launch on April 18th.
