Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
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ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova
#285Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova
Performance
82.384.1
Camera
50.351.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
75.077.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
71.772.7
Summary
- The Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 features a larger 12.4-inch IPS LCD display with a higher peak brightness of 900 nits and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova has a 10.9-inch IPS LCD with a maximum brightness of 550 nits and lacks HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Xiaomi utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, whereas the ZTE is powered by the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, both with 256GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Xiaomi offers a higher resolution selfie camera at 32 MP compared to the 20 MP on the ZTE.
- The Xiaomi Pad has a larger 10,000 mAh battery with faster 120W charging, while the ZTE's 10,100 mAh battery supports 80W charging.
- Both run Android 14, but the Xiaomi features HyperOS, while the ZTE operates on Redmagic OS 9.5, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova
General
Release Date
2024, February 22
2024, September 05
Announced
2024, February 22
2024, September 05
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic Nova Gaming Tablet, Zte nubia Red Magic Gaming Tablet Pro
Display
Size
12.4"
10.9"
Type
IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 900 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 550 nits
Resolution
2032 x 3048 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~295 ppi density)
1800 x 2880 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
2032
1800
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
8-core (1x3.4GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 740
Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB 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, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera
32 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
20 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
10000 mAh
10100 mAh
Battery Details
10000 mAh
10100 mAh
Charging Details
120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 45% in 10 min, 100% in 35 min
80W wired, 100% in 55 min - International model120W wired, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 min - China model
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
278.7 x 191.6 x 6.3 mm (10.97 x 7.54 x 0.25 in)
253.3 x 164.6 x 7.3 mm (9.97 x 6.48 x 0.29 in)
Weight
590 g
530 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Green
Cyclone, Snowfall, Midnight
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/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, LHDC
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, video output, magnetic connector pins
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5
OS Version
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only), compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No