Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
47.347.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
67.567.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
64.564.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 features a larger 12.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, while the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro has an 11.0-inch display with a higher resolution of 1800 x 2880 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Pad 6 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 870 in the Pad 5 Pro.
- Both tablets have a 50 MP rear camera and a 20 MP front camera, but the Pad 6 Pro supports 4K video recording at both 30 and 60 fps, while the Pad 5 Pro is limited to 30 fps.
- The Pad 5 Pro has a larger 10,000 mAh battery, compared to the 8,600 mAh battery of the Pad 6 Pro, but both support 67W charging.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, but the Pad 6 Pro is lighter at 490g compared to the 620g of the Pad 5 Pro.
- The software experience differs slightly, with the Pad 5 Pro running Android 12 with MIUI Pad 13, while the Pad 6 Pro operates on Android 13 with MIUI 14.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
General
Release Date
2022, August 11
2023, April 18
Announced
2022, August 11
2023, April 18
Description
Versions: Mi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 (Wi-Fi only)
N/A
Display
Size
12.4"
11"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 500 nits
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 550 nits
Resolution
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~243 ppi density)
1800 x 2880 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~309 ppi density)
PPI
1600
1800
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 730
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
20 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.4", 0.8µm
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
10000 mAh
8600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 10000 mAh
Li-Po 8600 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 60% in 36 min, 100% in 68 min
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 1 hour
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
285 x 185.2 x 6.7 mm (11.22 x 7.29 x 0.26 in)
254 x 165.2 x 6.5 mm (10.0 x 6.50 x 0.26 in)
Weight
620 g
490 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Green
Black, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 video output
USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Android 12, MIUI Pad 13
Android 13, MIUI 14
OS Version
Android 12, MIUI Pad 13
Android 13, MIUI 14
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No

