Xiaomi Pad 6 Review - Global Version With Accessories!

[@none377]

I got this tablet recently and it's wonderful. I don't know why people keep complaining about the headphone jack being missing on budget tablets when even flagship devices abandoned it long ago. I see no one complaining about the IPad not having one...

[@TheChameleon2008]

Because many people are spec noobs and only go by the ports etc while in fact it supports true wireless audio etc since it has a build in dac so even them cheap 3.5mm to usb adapter will work

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

Why not? A microphone jack is great to have, I'm not a fan of EMR radiating through my skull.

[@ThroughJermainesLens]

Good they reached out! Glad for you! And i love the snapdragon 870

[@Techtablets]

Yes was a nice surprise after they cut me off for the Poco F5 and 13 Ultra. The SD870 aril holds up so well! Great chipset.

[@theirregularadventurers]

My pad 5 still going strong after 2-3 years since i own it. I got it back then for a very good offer at about 260-270euro and such a great tablet... best value for the money overall in my opinion for like 2 years back and even for last year, maybe. I don't think i'll upgrade even though that sd 870 is very tempting, but i feel not many things changed that much. i was impressed about the cameras too, even though it's not a tablet's purpose it's a nice touch. one of the best camera quality wise if you don't put samsung and apple... and definitely the best for the budget.

[@Techtablets]

Mi Pad 5 is still good and the pad 6. They were also cheaper back then.

[@keerthan7558]

hey could you tell me what's your current android version ? how's the software support for mi pad ?

[@username22571]

Android 13 and its decent. Dont expect it to have the latest security patch

[@jasonyoung9735]

My Pad 5 is running MIUI 14, Android 13, 1 Apr 23 patch.

[@theirregularadventurers]

@@jasonyoung9735 yes. same Android 13 april 23 patch. MIUI 14.0.3

[@marklydon2912]

I was about to go all out on the 6s Pro and then you saved me 250 euros when I found this review of a tablet that perfectly meets all my needs. Your reviews are by far the most informative amd well rounded on KZbin!

[@ghdrstream]

What a big step up for Xiaomi and the Pad 6 has a premium design too. Well done Chris.

[@davidbezzant9820]

I ended up importing the Pad 6 Pro (8+256) and keyboard case for 405 GBP here in the UK, absolutely buzzing with it so far! You're right about the keyboard too mate it's great to type on, better than i expected!

[@Techtablets]

Glad to hear that, yes the keyboard is great!

[@davidbezzant9820]

@@Techtablets kind of wish I had gone with the touchpad keyboard, but they gave me a 50% discount on the regular one so I couldn't pass it up at 40 pounds haha. Really rate Trading Shenzhen, thanks again to you Chris for introducing me to them ages ago

[@PXEZYRVP10]

Thinking of getting this tablet but official store had 6GB + 128 GB. I have never used Xiaomi products before. What site did you purchase your import from? I have heard horror stories from Ali Express aswell. Otherwise the OnePlus tab after I get key worker discount is also very very tempting.

[@Dr_McKay]

Can the Pro model use video streaming apps like Netflix and Disney+ in HD?

[@davidbezzant9820]

@@Dr_McKay yes mate full HD works in Netflix and Amazon prime and Disney plus. Plays 4k on KZbin no problems too

[@irugadark123]

I’ve been waiting for this thank you

[@Techtablets]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@irugadark123]

@@Techtablets I know this might be a huge request but can you do a after months long term review

[@Bobbylechat94]

So Xiaomi is not dead after all :) good to see you managed to remain objective when reviewing a xiaomi Product! Thank you

[@Techtablets]

Nope, I was surprised they reached out and said hey do you want to review it. Sure! I thought I was cut off, maybe just the phones or Poco/Redmi??

[@KevinMenggaling]

​@@Techtablets Please review Poco F5 (Redmi Note 12 Turbo)

[@mezza001]

THANK YOU for your very detail and comprehensive review! This is by far the best and illuminating review on this Xiaomi Pad 6 tablet that I have seen!

[@tedsamachannel360]

I am a xiaomi user since past 8 years. With their smartphones for sure. Now i own the xiaomi 13 and 13t pro as well. With so much positives reviews from all the tech reviewers, i finally bought this Pad 6. the downsides are the keyboard and pen too pricey.

[@leledumbo]

The "missing" bloatwares have happened to global Redmi Pad as well. Guess they take a different strategy with their tablets, such as taking profits from smartphones to subsidize tablet so they can gain market share from, say, Huawei which is actually quite strong in tablets (and notebooks) with their SuperDevice branded feature.

[@Techtablets]

Whichever it is it's such a nice pleasant change from the bloatware mess from before. I hope they keep it up and do this with the Xiaomi phones. Keep the cheaper Poco and Redmi's with bloat if they must do it.

[@thecarboy95]

Yeah I noticed this lack of bloatware on my global Xiaomi Pad 5, though not with my Poco F4 GT. 🙃

[@leledumbo]

@@thecarboy95 like I said, it's only on tablets. I guess there's a correlation with the lack of mobile network, as the one having it is China exclusive and AFAIK the China ROM still has bloatwares because the Chinese buyers are fine with it so long as they can get the device for cheap.

[@Mister.Pompadour]

I think Xiaomi Tablets really studied a lot of the market requirements, I still have my pad 5 and it can still go head to head with other tablets in terms of games, multimedia, and over all needs. Xiaomi really knows how to produce quality products for a small cost.

[@zues121510]

2:17 OLED screen is a bit out of the price range of this tablet I think. Cheapest OLED tablet I could find was a used lenovo pad pro (2021) for almost double the price of a new pad 6 and double the price of a used one, not to mention the chipset, ram and storage is exactly the same on the base model, brightness is similar, resolution a bit lower, but lenovo screen is 9% larger, has microsd and metal back and has biometrics like fingerprint and face id. A decent little upgrade, but not double the price type of upgrade, LCD is good enough for the price I'd say.

[@corsinivideos]

Xiaomis tablets have been really solid this year. My only issue with this is the hardware is near identical to the xiaomi pad 5, the only upgrades seem to be minor screen/cpu and battery bumps you will barely notice. So it seems the pad 5 is probably still a better option given the reduced price now. Also it seems xiaomi and oneplus too seem to have stripped out some of the Google specific tablet features and additions they introduced in android 13. I almost feel like the Xiaomi pad 6 pro is really the best deal from this years android tablets, given the fact it has a Snapdragon Gen 1 and video out, making it pretty unique and probably the best android gaming tablet out there at an affordable price, shame its China only.

[@Techtablets]

Yes the upgrades are very minor compared to the the 5. And no Pro model global is a real shame and error. It should also be global.

[@russell2496]

There is significant upgrades IMO 144Hz, higher screen resolution, wifi 6, CPU and GPU bumps - Giztop has both the pad 5 and pad 6 at 299 USD so its a no brainer - Pad 6 any day.

[@banana_bread_at_work]

@@russell2496 $399*

[@RicoResolves]

​@@Techtabletshdmi out too (by using an usb-c adapter)

[@jeffb6185]

@@russell2496 For the same price, sure. But if 5 is cheaper OR you already have it, like me, no need to get 6, or?

[@MakiDragan]

My wife and i have bought this tablet to our daugther for 17. birthday, we bought version 6Gb RAM, 128 Gb ROM and we buy the keyboard and Xiaomi pen(2nd gen) and tablet is fantastic. Daughter is super happy, she is using tablet like laptop, and she draw fantastic pictures, screen is also fantastic for working and for watching movies and showss, battery is also super, speakers also super, and this tablet has no flaws, tablet is completly fantastic and you get much more for price that you pay. Greetings from Serbia

[@Techtablets]

Glad to her that she likes it. Thanks for the comment.

[@bobbymoss6160]

Honestly, no bloatware alone makes this this a first option compared to the competitors. I ordered the exact same model as this review. Looking forward to using it.

[@Chromwel-A]

No bloatware, minimal ads pop up, display out That's a fine upgrade

[@Techtablets]

Sure is they have done well. The no bloat ware and ads was a big surprise I hope they keep it up.

[@mohammadzein504]

A solid tablet from Xiaomi👍. Its truly well rounded and has no majour shortcomings! Apart from the lack of headphone jack and expandable storage! Why tablets that are huge in size lack these features, makes no sense to me what so ever! Its also great to see the lack of bloat ware and video out feature here! Amoled on the pad 6 would've been simply perfect though! Thank you for the comprehensive detailed review Chris Sir as always ✌👌

[@Techtablets]

Yes with an OLED or ALOMED, plus 3.5mm it would be perfect!

[@scorponok44]

How else are they supposed to sell bluetooth earphones?

[@fatimazahrab3892]

Hi! did buy it from their store or online ?

[@TheFastestSrbin]

Great to see review of the accessories!

[@Techtablets]

Thanks for watching!

[@DeneF]

Thanks for the video Chris.

[@Techtablets]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@Darkoholic]

Just purchased this tablet, can't wait to try it out!

[@chupacabra377]

I second some of the others and can confirm the Pad 5 is a fantastic tablet for the price, and even above that. Much better than a basic iPad and the 6 will probably be the same. Get this if you're thinking about it.

[@douglasbarr213]

I have the Chinese version of the Pad 6 and the Keyboard case, which has a touchpad which works great. Also the USB port on this tab is 3.2 with WiFi AX 6.

[@FlammesNoires]

whats the difference between global version and chinease version ? 🙏🏽

[@Newpeppinius]

@Techtablets many thanks for this review...I'd ask , for gaming use , which is better between xiaomi pad 6 and redmi pad pro? A problem is that pad 6 seem to remain stuck at A 14, while redmi pad pro would be receive A15 and A16. Which one should i buy of the two? They are at similiar price now at Aliexpress

[@odriodri1684]

Im so bummed out that the pro doesn't have a global version, but pad 6 is still great either way.

[@hove131]

A seller on ebay is selling pros that are global

[@Broodjemetbeleg]

@@hove131don’t exist

[@shy2papa]

Finally, thanks for the re-upload

[@Techtablets]

Sorry, I miss the stylus test in the first edit so added it and re-uploaded!!

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

13:19 what ebook app is that? i love how it turn pages

[@Techtablets]

Google Play Books.

[@gesie0504]

got mine and I'm Loving it. ❤❤❤

[@TeacherNickoy]

Hi what would be best, xiaomi pad 6 or apple ipad 9th gen? They are almost the same price. Especially in drawing or writing.

[@ibraheemzeyad9748]

Same question, both seems identical

[@jaivanttitus]

Xiaomi Pad 6

[@kotumir]

I want to know more about the PC mode in this tablet… Hope you can cover on that area. As there is no youtubers is talking about it.. yet

[@vauzt1859]

Hi Chris, thank you so much for you reviews. Great review, got myself a MiPad 5 after watching your past videos. However it seems like not too much of a big upgrade to go for however I am really curious about the stylus. Would you also test the new pen with MiPad 5 and if the improved latency benefits the MiPad 5?

[@Techtablets]

I would I no longer have my MiPad 5 to test that.

[@ceskejhonza]

Anyone knows how to open multiple Word windows on Android 13? I really struggle finding it. Coming from iPad, this is something I'd like to use.

[@okechukwuuche7300]

Hi Chris, thanks for the review. Would you recommend this for photo/video editing?

[@diogoproenca8645]

You did not talk about usb-c display output. Do you think that will inplement a pc or dex mode?

[@Techtablets]

It's mentioned @04:19

[@fiferox]

The only downside for me that you forgot at the end is the lack of GPS. I fly airplane sometimes and I would like to use it for nav (SDVFR) but I stil consider to buy it .

[@Techtablets]

Seems only the cheaper tablets seem to include the GPS like the Teclast T50 Pro.

[@fiferox]

@@Techtablets that the choice they made.

[@AS-do3vj]

Nice review as always. Just asking if this tablet and the Pro version supports usb c docking station? Like those with HDMI, ethernet, usb, 3.5mm, and PD ?

[@Techtablets]

Yes it does

[@TOMMITO600]

What would you recommend to me? To buy a 2020 Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Pro or this brand new Xiaomi Pad 6. I wanted mainly for studying.

[@ggcub25]

Whats the dolby vision certification means here? Does it enables it in supported apps like Disney+?

[@malcolmross6379]

Hi Chris, been a follower for a long time on the website and just found the youtube channel is up to date. Will you be reviewing the Xiaomi Pad 6s Pro as not sure weather to go for this or the Samsung Tab 9+? Also, is there any issues / things to consider if ordering the Chinese model from Giztop? Thanks

[@luigimontella242]

Would you recommend the original stylus or the cheaper Logitech Crayon?

[@1995griff1995]

I just got my 8/256 model :) excellent price to performance ratio! Could please share what is the drawing app you use during the video?

[@Techtablets]

Very nice! Sure it's Bamboo. Enjoy the tablet.

[@Harry-gc8kb]

does the redmi pad and redmi pad SE have pen support and palm rejection? (not this pad 5 in the video)

[@change2023now]

Great review as always! For me, These days OLED omission is a deal-breaker.

[@Techtablets]

Agreed! It is a bit. Such a shame. But then I always have the burn in police show up in the comments.

[@change2023now]

@@Techtablets lol, burn in police. Let them have their inferior LCD IPS screens or worse TN. Ha, life's to short to worry about screen burn. Use it, enjoy it,

[@Techtablets]

Exactly and if you don't set the screen time out to 30 minutes and run 100% brightness non stop you wont have burn in. My LG CX OLED is coming up to 3 years and I use it all the day no burn in!

[@teohyc]

A good LCD can still look terrific. And there's no PWM

[@antoo95-x2m]

does the stylus 2 have a tilt sensor as well as pressure? How much does it differ from Apple and Samsung on a 1 to 10 scale? Is it comfortable for simple architectural/geometric drawings?

[@Techtablets]

Compared to my Tab S 8 Ultra S-Pen or the Apple pencil I had on my iPad Pro M1 it's a 6.5 out of 10. Not quite as accurate, fast or with the same feeling. Tilt sensor no, It doesn't the 4096 pressure levels. Q: comfortable for simple architectural/geometric drawings. Yes I would think so.

[@derJackistweg]

20:08 right! I cannot stand that. A Tab is mainly for Media isnt it? No SD and no 3.5 - is a nogo. I own a 200GB microSD since years and it has almost 80GB music + other stuff. said - therwise a Tab I would buy.

[@williamteh2719]

I just bought the 8gb 128gb ver for 260usd. They include free keyboard case for early bird deal😊.

[@Broodjemetbeleg]

Link?

[@vajaspiritos744]

I have the pad 5 6\256 and the ips screen is amazing, I was legit suprised it is not an oled and it is this good quality.

[@davidbezzant9820]

Mate great review as usual! Should i buy this global version of the pad 6 here in the UK or import a pad 6 pro from china with more ram and get change back?

[@delsonang3866]

my mipad 4 is dying on me. Trying to find a china mini version type to replace it for reading purpose. Any recommendations?

[@Andisatom]

Hi, I connected my Pad 6 to an external monitor using USB-C cable, but it is only getting 1080@60hz. Is there any way to change external monitor resolution to 4k?

[@raidsaka7064]

Can you please help me decide between the pad 6(256GB) / or pad 6 pro(8-128GB) knowing that they cost roughly the same at 300$ , does the 870 start outdating and should i aim for getting a more future proof CPU (8+gen1) ? Please note that i'm not going to use it for gaming, it's only for studying What do you think ? Thanks in advance

[@genshininsufficientrewards533]

Im still waiting for lenovo legion y700 this late july. Apparently the tablet side of things is still alive, only the phones were discontinued :(

[@Techtablets]

No plans to buy that tablet sorry.

[@arslanmokashi3586]

After long time watching your video

[@Techtablets]

Thank you.

[@heroldmutebi8200]

Not having GPS, Headphone jack and Desktop mode is a real let down for such a nice Tablet.

[@ecabmad]

Could you try the Xiaomi Pen Gen 2 on the Mi Pad 5? The 1st Gen had a bit of problems and i would like to know If It could be solved just by buying this new one, instado of the whole tablet. Thanks

[@Octaviusss808]

Does anyone know how many years of software support is given to this tablet? I can't seem to find any definite answer anywhere.

[@Techtablets]

2 years of version updates and then 4? years of security updates I think it was.

[@JohnAkaSB]

mi 6pro/max or ipad 5, with pencil and stylus involved?

[@gaiusho4906]

This or the mi pad 6 pro for daily usage productivity tasks for average users?

[@paulchilvers5032]

Thanks for your informative and detailed reviews Chris. Fellow Antipodean, currently in Thailand where I can obtain an Eng/Chinese 6 pro 8/256 for about 80% of the price of a 6 8/256. Grey Import. Do you think the hassle of the non international version is worth the saving? Hope you can comment. Thanks

[@cesarsaladd_]

Will you be reviewing the 2023 version of the Huawei Matepad 11? I'm thinking which of these two I should get as my univ tablet.

[@Techtablets]

If they send it to me yes.

[@jokjoan]

That thumbnail is simply splendid.

[@Techtablets]

Thank you! Glad you like it.

[@KevSarmiento]

Hello! Does it have USB-C video out?

[@RF-cv1sq]

Hi friend,need an advice,between xiaomi pad 6 and lenovo p11 pro 2gen??..thanks..keep up good working....portugal

[@Techtablets]

P11 pro for the screen everything else this unit.

[@dzubmariner]

thanks for the review, pad 6 global version is taking too long so got a mi pad 5 instead.

[@affankazi5627]

Why are the widgets different from the pro version?I don't understand

[@everyonee.]

Good day guys! Does it work with nintendo switch pro controller?

[@Dima-dc5mf]

Is the advertisement in the system are present in the Chinese version of 6 pro? I can't decide which one to choose: 6 pro Chinese or 6 global...

[@Techtablets]

No I didn 't see any with my Chinese model, but that can change at any time with updates.

[@Dima-dc5mf]

@@Techtablets thank you

[@weareone3680]

What app you use to open book? 😊

[@fukaze2021]

What's the approximate price with the pen and keyboard included?

[@Techtablets]

About 550 euros all up I think. Becomes a little expensive with the pen and keyboard.

[@jeffreyvanzeijst7932]

Where to buy? I'm living in the Netherlands and would love the global model! Don't want to deal with the Chinese rom not having Google apps from the box or after hard reset like my ancient mi pad 2..

[@avienxyz]

would have loved to see geekbench 6 scores as well since you showed other charts..

[@ZorgFS]

so I was waiting for exactly that, after I abandoned an idea to purchase the chineese version, BUT they are now talking about PAD 6 MAX... sooo... waiting for the review of that as well! :)

[@Techtablets]

Xiaomi pad 6 Max really? When is that due?

[@ZorgFS]

@@Techtablets Yeah, well it just appeared recently, google the pad 6 max... seems it is slightly larger though. Not sure about the specs yet..

[@TheChameleon2008]

Great review and getting mine tomorrow 🎉🎉 i paid 265 bucks for the 256gb 8gb ram version and got the keyboard case for 58 buvks 🎉🎉

[@Techtablets]

Wow great deal!

[@jaivanttitus]

That's a great deal!

[@sumitpun7709]

Only questions i have are, is it good for students to read pdf write notes and view videos at same time? How does it compare to tab s6 lite?

[@leeszeyong]

suggest to drill down specifically, what program/apps you will be using, some apps are only available on android or windows, for example. You may also find that desktop OS [e.g. windows or mac or chromeos] tend to be more productivity-oriented compared to mobile OS [e.g. android, ios], which started more for content consumption. e.g a budget chromebook may be cheaper and more suitable for your usage scenario, compared to a tablet+keyboard cover, for example, this particular model only has 1 fixed angle, and no trackpad

[@Techtablets]

Hi yes it's good for kind of use.

[@kenjaws7066]

i do think s pen is a little better but with this tablet, you'd get much much powerful processor, better screen, higher ram/storage

[@lefiy]

I want to buy the Xiaomi Pad 6, but I can not find the Xiaomi Gen 2 pen. Are there other pens that I can use for the Xiaomi PAD 6? That will still be able to charge magnetically and work the same?

[@Techtablets]

No you do need that pen.

[@lefiy]

rip@@Techtablets 😥

[@szepi.lajos.]

Can the keyboard case write in any language, or only English? Thanks.

[@Techtablets]

Just English

[@johnfrederickudtujan8337]

Do you know if Xiaomi will release a global version of Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro?

[@fizziefizzer]

Is there a persistent dock on the software?

[@RF-cv1sq]

Hello from portugal...here theres no acessories seling...where can i buy the case and pen?...thanks👍👍

[@ossied316]

Does anyone know how the edge protection is with the official cases?

[@paulchinaza4592]

Can you do a comparison of this with blackview tab15?

[@tracylf5409]

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!! My Mi Max 2 is now 6 years old, stuck on Android 7.1.1 and I'm slowly losing apps. I ADORE the squarish aspect ratio and cannot find ANYTHING like it anywhere on a mobile. Forums about the Mi Max 2/3 are begging Xiaomi to release another... @TechTablets, can you recommend something? Even a small tablet, if a billfold cover is available? :)

[@starterdev]

Whenever I'm looking for a gadget review, I always look first for TechTablets review

[@Techtablets]

Great to hear that!

[@Escapade_Wonders]

Does Pad 6 have a GPS Location Icon? Somehow the GPS icon is missing on mine.

[@skyMcWeeds]

It has none

[@kurosaki-ichigo03]

What's the Android update policy on this one?

[@moc451]

Where to purchase keyboard and stylus?

[@fearthesmurfs]

Not sure if i missed it but does it come with Google Playstore stock on Global edition?

[@Techtablets]

Yes PlayStore is there.

[@damndan]

Excellent review. If they would have had some SD card support they would have gotten a sale and order. Thanks!

[@evrstnslv]

Smartphone nowadays has removed that slot too

[@ukssscforesters82]

Cardreader or even external sdd via otg works

[@Gentleman_Orange]

SDD in fat32 ​@@ukssscforesters82

[@TungThanh-ix2zz]

Could i know your widget weather, look so clean

[@uzumakinaruto1636]

Can you please review the Nubia Z50???? Though it is a China only device, it’s the cheapest SD8 Gen2. Also with decent cameras.

[@taffpower1]

Hi, could a EU or Global pad 6 rom could work on a pad 6 pro?

[@jorgecarrasco4206]

Update policy?

[@thinkhardly]

Pretty sweet device for the price. Btw, have you tried cross compatibility of the pen? Does it work on iPad OS or other Android tablets too? Just curious as the logic of active pen is similar. 😅

[@Techtablets]

Pen doesn't seem to work on my other tablets no. Not on my Tab S8 Ultra or Huawei MatePad 11

[@thinkhardly]

@@Techtablets Oh.. anyway at this price point proprietary compatibility is good too. :)

[@carlangelofabros2409]

XP6PRO or Matepad Air?

[@ryanpauldoroin4858]

Can you do split screen while having floating window ?? Thanks !

[@Skunkjiji]

yes

[@darkkforest]

Any plans for the Honor 90 Sir Chris? It seems to have a very good camera system so far.

[@Techtablets]

Yes working on it. 😃

[@darkkforest]

Awesome! Thank you. A brief side-by-side comparison with some phones of the same price range would be gladly appreciated (of course if you still have them).

[@Mayaman67]

Weighing this up against the Samsun S6 Lite. I like the fact I can use this with a screen via an HDMI. Shame about the lack of jack. I can't get on with wireless headphones. Also, you have to buy the pen with it. What's the reflection like on the screen? I like matte finishes. Took me ages to find a matte finish laptop in HCMC. Would have looked at the TClL matepad but they don't do them here.

[@rxzijohxri]

ooh the global version already out is it? this one is the global version?

[@Teodoratt]

Does it support type c headphones, so no need for the adapter?

[@Techtablets]

Yes.

[@MsSfhz]

Overall performance? And usage rate?