The Xiaomi Pad 6 starts at around $290 in China for the regular 6GB/128GB model, and the Pro starts at around $360 for 8GB/128GB.
The Xiaomi Pad 6 received some minor upgrades without a price increase. The Pad 6 has big shoes to fill because its predecessor did plenty of things right by delivering excellent hardware at a reasonable price.
The new mid-range tablet includes minor improvements over the previous model, such as a smoother display, a larger battery and a faster CPU. There are several accessories available to make the task even better.
Here’s our full article to help you determine if the Xiaomi Pad 6 is worth buying.
Xiaomi Pad 6: Design and Display
The Xiaomi Pad 6 is an 11-inch tablet with a slim and compact design. The design is easy when holding the tablet vertically, with the power button on top & the volume rocker on the right.
The back contains a square camera module which is barely elongated, considering that the chassis is just 6.5mm thick.
This also means the tablet is comparatively light and can easily slot in your messenger bag next to a book. The cover snaps magnetically to the back of the tablet, and grooves allow the screen to stand up.
The keys are well spaced and have an appropriate amount of travel, but there is no trackpad. One can even purchase a smart pen, which happily attaches to the top of the tablet and charges.
The screen of 1800 x 2880 pixels is appropriate for content consumption and is among the strong traits of this tablet. The screen is crisp and maybe bright enough if necessary. Dolby Atmos allows the four speakers bordering the screen to shine through.
Pricing and Availability
On April 18, Xiaomi introduced the Pad 6 Pro in China. On 13 June, the standard Pad 6 was released in India, but a Pro model was not mentioned, and on 7 July, the company said the Pad 6 would be offered in the UK, but the Pro was not mentioned.
The Xiaomi Pad 6 starts at around $290 in China for the regular 6GB/128GB model, and the Pro starts at around $360 for 8GB/128GB.
Only the Pad 6 6GB/128GB will be offered in the UK, and it is priced at £369, which is significantly more than its price in China, even after accounting for the extra 20% VAT. Gravity Grey, Gold and Mist Blue are the available colours.
Specifications and Performance
Xiaomi Pad 6 has a Snapdragon 870 processor, 256GB storage capacity, and 8GB RAM. Regarding software, the Xiaomi Pad 6 runs MIUI 14 for the Pad based on Android 13.
A custom Android skin is and provides a reasonable amount of functionality that contributes well to most productivity and personalization needs. This makes the tablet appropriate for everyday tasks and games. MIUI 14 is capable of multitasking.
While the tablet handles tasks effectively — including multi-tab browsing — there is a little bit of warmth near the charging connector, but nothing to be intimidating about. This is not exacerbated during gaming, even at high screen refresh rates.
Camera and Battery Life
The 13MP camera performs admirably in bright light, but in low light it creates a little bit of distortion. The camera on the front of the device is appropriate for making video calls.
If you take the gadget with you to work, the 8840 mAh battery lasts for several days.
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Improved design, more detailed displays, better performance units and all-day battery life at no additional cost compared to the previous generation, which are huge advantages.
The fingerprint sensor, for example, is still missing, as is the cellular model. Lastly, we expected better battery life, particularly for video playback.
Overall, in terms of providing a fun and value for money Android tablet experience, the Xiaomi Pad 6 ticks plenty of boxes.
