Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
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Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
#8Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Performance
98.699.6
Camera
93.396.3
Display
98.999.5
Battery
97.998.8
Build
91.099.1
Overall
95.998.7
Summary
- The Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro both feature premium build quality with aluminum frames and Gorilla Glass fronts, but the Pad 8 Pro is slightly lighter and thinner.
- In terms of display, the Pad 8 Pro offers a larger 11.2-inch screen with a higher resolution of 2136 x 3200 pixels and a peak brightness of 800 nits, compared to the Pad 6 Pro's 11.0-inch display at 1800 x 2880 pixels and 550 nits.
- Performance-wise, the Pad 8 Pro is powered by the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, providing enhanced processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in the Pad 6 Pro.
- Both tablets have identical rear camera specifications, but the Pad 8 Pro features a higher resolution 32 MP front camera compared to the 20 MP on the Pad 6 Pro.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the Pad 8 Pro at 9200 mAh versus 8600 mAh, while both support 67W charging.
- Lastly, the Pad 6 Pro runs on Android 13 with MIUI 14, while the Pad 8 Pro operates on Android 16 with HyperOS 3, indicating a more advanced software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
General
Release Date
2023, April 18
2025, September 25
Announced
2023, April 18
2025, September 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
11"
11.2"
Type
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 550 nits
IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1800 x 2880 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~309 ppi density)
2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~344 ppi density)
PPI
1800
2136
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 730
Adreno 830
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Front Camera
20 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8600 mAh
9200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 8600 mAh
9200 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 1 hour
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+22.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
254 x 165.2 x 6.5 mm (10.0 x 6.50 x 0.26 in)
251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)
Weight
490 g
485 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold
Gray, Blue, Green
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/a/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Android 13, MIUI 14
Android 16, HyperOS 3
OS Version
Android 13, MIUI 14
Android 16, HyperOS 3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only)
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No