Xiaomi Pad 6 review: Massively improved tablet with stylus support at the same affordable price

Compared to the previous generation, the Xiaomi Pad 6 includes numerous improvements, starting from the design and choice of materials. The midrange tablet from Xiaomi now offers high-quality haptics with its uni-body design in contrast to a plastic back as in the Pad 5. The metal case can be purchased in the three color options of black, blue, and gold. Thanks to its matte surface, fingerprints won’t become a problem with the Xiaomi Pad 6. 

Not only did the 2023 Xiaomi tablet become slightly more compact, which is reflected in the better screen-to-surface ratio of now 83.6% of the IPS panel in the front, but at 490 grams (~1.08 lb), it is also lighter than its predecessor. In addition, the front of the Xiaomi Pad 6 is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. However, the case doesn’t offer an official IP certification, so you shouldn’t use the Xiaomi tablet in the rain.   

Interestingly, the slot for a SIM card can be seen milled into the frame, even though you cannot insert any card into the Xiaomi Pad 6, so the midrange tablet and its corresponding Pro model that supports 5G appear to share the same case.