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Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro

What Pad 5 Pro does better (3) and where Pad 6 Pro wins (11) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2021Pad 5 Pro
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $360
vs
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
Xiaomi · 2023Pad 6 Pro
8.4Score
11 advantages≈ $360
Higher score
7.5Display8.0
7.7Performance8.0
7.6Battery7.6
5.6Memory & storage7.2
9.1Features8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pad 5 ProPad 6 Pro
166.3 × 254.76.9165.2 × 2546.5
Pad 5 ProPad 6 ProDifference
Height254.7 mm254 mm+0.7 mm
Width166.3 mm165.2 mm+1.1 mm
Thickness6.9 mm6.5 mm+0.4 mm
Weight515 g490 g+25 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pad 5 Pro better than Pad 6 Pro?

  1. Cellular (LTE)Yes · Pad 6 Pro: No
  2. 5GYes · Pad 6 Pro: No
  3. GPSYes · Pad 6 Pro: No

Why is Pad 6 Pro better than Pad 5 Pro?

  1. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  2. Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  3. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 144 Hz+20%
  4. Front camera8 MP vs 20 MP2.5×
  5. Pixel density274 ppi vs 309 ppi+13%
  6. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
  7. Process7 nm vs 4 nm+75%
  8. Weight515 g vs 490 g+5%
  9. Resolution (short side)1,600 px vs 1,800 px+12%
  10. Resolution (long side)2,560 px vs 2,880 px+12%
  11. Thickness6.9 mm vs 6.5 mm+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Pad 5 ProXiaomi Pad 5 Pro≈ $3607.8
Xiaomi Pad 6 ProXiaomi Pad 6 Pro≈ $3608.4
Design
Weight515 g490 g
Thickness6.9 mm6.5 mm
Height254.7 mm254 mm
Width166.3 mm165.2 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackPlasticAluminium
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursBlack, WhiteBlack, Blue, Gold
Display
Screen size11″11″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,600 px1,800 px
Resolution (long side)2,560 px2,880 px
Pixel density274 ppi309 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness—550 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.8%83.6%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5GQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process7 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.2 GHz3.19 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 730
AnTuTu score—1,323,170
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—4,690
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—2,756
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity8,600 mAh8,600 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging67 W67 W
Charged in 30 min—55%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesNo
5GYesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 3.2
USB version—3.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)—Yes
NFCNoNo
GPSYesNo
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS—
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensor—Side / power button
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassAccelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera50 MP50 MP
Rear camera aperture—f/1.8
Rear cameras21
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps60 fps
Front camera8 MP20 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMIUI 14MIUI 14
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