Test verdict on the Xiaomi Pad 6: More of a tablet isn't necessary

The Xiaomi Pad 6 convinces in our test with a powerful overall package. With its attractive 144-Hz display, fast USB 3.2 connection, pen support, and good quad-speaker system, the Xiaomi tablet earns many positive points towards a purchase decision, showing itself significantly improved compared to the predecessor. The higher-quality uni-body case made of metal, which turns out lighter and more compact than that of the Pad 5, is also worth mentioning at this point.

Even though the Snapdragon 870 used here is not the most current chipset and doesn't offer the performance level of a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 in the OnePlus Pad or an Apple A14 Bionic in the iPad 10, the Qualcomm SoC is still sufficiently fast for everyday tasks and its performance is also very stable. 

However, users of a Xiaomi Pad 6 also have to live with some smaller compromises in terms of the equipment. To keep the price attractive, the Xiaomi tablet lacks 5G support as well as the capability to locate and navigate via GPS module. The lack of storage expansion is another compromise you have to accept with the midrange tablet. But what we miss most in our test is a fingerprint sensor. Those who cannot live without this will perhaps find a suitable alternative with the Pro model of the Xiaomi tablet, although that can only be purchased via import vendors.    

If you value an affordable Android tablet with pen input and an attractive price-performance ratio, you can get a detailed impression of the Xiaomi Pad 6 from our extensive review. Those who need a higher performance in a tablet might find the corresponding reading material in our review of the OnePlus Pad.