Xiaomi Pad 5
#1656
Xiaomi Pad 6
#1654Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Pad 5
Xiaomi Pad 6
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
45.445.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
63.463.4
Summary
- The Xiaomi Pad 5 and Xiaomi Pad 6 both feature an 11.0" IPS LCD display, but the Pad 6 offers a higher resolution of 1800 x 2880 pixels and a faster refresh rate of 144Hz compared to the Pad 5's 1600 x 2560 pixels and 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Pad 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, which provides improved processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 860 in the Pad 5.
- Both tablets have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Pad 6 includes phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and supports 60fps video recording at 1080p.
- The Pad 6 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 8840 mAh compared to the Pad 5's 8720 mAh, though both support 33W charging.
- Build quality is enhanced in the Pad 6 with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum back, while the Pad 5 has a plastic back.
- Finally, the Pad 6 runs on Android 13 with MIUI Pad 14, offering a more updated software experience compared to the Pad 5's Android 11, upgradable to Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Pad 5
Xiaomi Pad 6
General
Release Date
2021, August 10
2023, April 18
Announced
2021, August 10
2023, April 18
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
11"
11"
Type
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 550 nits
Resolution
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 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
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 Gold & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 Gold & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 Silver)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8720 mAh
8840 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 8720 mAh
Li-Po 8840 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD3.0
33W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
254.7 x 166.3 x 6.9 mm (10.03 x 6.55 x 0.27 in)
254 x 165.2 x 6.5 mm (10.0 x 6.50 x 0.26 in)
Weight
511 g
490 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cosmic Gray, Pearl White, 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
Unspecified
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
Android 13, MIUI Pad 14
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
Android 13, MIUI Pad 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