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Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro vs Apple iPad Air 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB) 23Points
11"
IPS

1800x2880

50
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

8600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)

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!

Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)} 11 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)167%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)
+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (222GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1800x2880 pixels65%
Higher resolution screen
vs1536x2048 pixels
+309 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs264 PPI
+11"13%
Larger screen
vs9.7"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+8600 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs7340 mAh
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
490 grams (17.15 ounces)vs+444 grams (15.54 ounces)10%
Lighter
6.51 millimeters (0.26 inches)vs+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

16 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Capacitive
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
ModelPad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Other model namesMi Pad 6 ProiPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date4/30/2023, Announced: 4/18/202310/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth6.51 millimeters (0.26 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)165.18 x 253.95 millimeters (6.5 x 10 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight490 grams (17.15 ounces)444 grams (15.54 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size11" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1800x2880 pixels (16:10)1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)309 PPI264 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate144Hz60Hz
Display features550nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 13iOS 8.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediPadOS 13
User InterfaceMIUI 14feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Triple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1244752 (v9)Basemark X: 29753

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR52GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (222GB available)
UFS 3.1
16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.76" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.64µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with 4 speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity8600 mAh7340 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Call controlfeature not registeredVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingE-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antennafeature not registeredInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
• Smart pen 2
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (256GB/12GB)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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