Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) vs Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet S vs Xiaomi Pad 6 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/3/2023 5:20 AM, updated: 8/3/2023 9:20 AM

Compare Xiaomi Pad 6 X Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

30Points Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

11"
IPS

1800x2880

13
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

8840
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	vs	30 Advantages Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
+Until 32GB SD Card StandardAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)	vs	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR55 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
585 grams (20.48 ounces)	vs	+490 grams (17.15 ounces)19% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+6.51 millimeters (0.26 inches)35% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1800x2880 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
161 PPI	vs	+309 PPI92% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
9.4"	vs	+11"17% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
6000 mAh	vs	+8840 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)	Mi Pad 6
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012	4/18/2023
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	6.51 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)	165.18 x 253.95 millimeters (6.5 x 10 in)
Weight	585 grams (20.48 ounces)	490 grams (17.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	9.4" inches	11" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	1800x2880 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	161 PPI	309 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	144Hz
Display features	Not supported	550nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 14
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)	AnTuTu: 740576 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1296x808 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with 4 speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Gyroscope Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	8840 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	feature not registered
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	feature not registered
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	feature not registered
Qwerty physical keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold • Smart pen 2
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Xiaomi Pad 6 (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered