Xiaomi Pad 6 Launched in India at Rs. 26,999, Rivals iPad 9

The Xiaomi Pad 6 has been launched in India after its initial release in China earlier this year. The tablet features an 11-inch LCD screen and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 chipset. It runs on MIUI 14, based on Android 13. The tablet also has a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Xiaomi claims that the battery can last for over two days on a full charge.

Xiaomi Pad 6 Price in India

The Xiaomi Pad 6 is available in India in two different configurations of RAM and storage. The 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs. 26,999, while the 8GB + 256GB model costs Rs. 28,999. The available colors are Graphite Grey and Mist Blue. Customers can use an ICICI Bank instant discount to purchase the 6GB + 128GB model for Rs. 23,999, and the 8GB + 256GB model for Rs. 25,999.

Xiaomi announced that the release date of the tablet in India will be on June 21, and will be available on Amazon, Mi.com, and other retail stores. Additionally, Xiaomi Pad 6 keyboard and cover and Smart Pen (2nd Gen) are priced at Rs. 4,999 and Rs. 1,499, and Rs. 5,999, respectively. These accessories are also slated for release on June 21.

The Xiaomi Pad 6, with its launch price in India, is expected to encounter some stiff competition from rivals such as Apple iPad 9. The Indian market has diverse consumer preferences and is price-sensitive. It’s worth noting that there is not much difference between the pricing of the iPad 9 and Pad 6 in India. The customers have the option to choose iPad over a Xiaomi tablet without burning a hole in their pockets.

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Specifications

The Pad 6 comes with Android 13-based MIUI 14 pre-installed. It has an 11-inch IPS LCD screen with a peak brightness of up to 550 nits, a pixel density of 309ppi, Dolby Vision support, and a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz. Xiaomi claims that the screen can switch between seven possible refresh rates, including 30Hz, 48Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, and 144Hz.

It has a Snapdragon 870 SoC under the hood coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. In terms of camera features, the tablet comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 105-degree field of view.

The Xiaomi Pad 6 has four speakers with Dolby Atmos support. It supports connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB Type-C port. It also has sensors including an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and hall sensor. The tablet can be paired with a keyboard accessory and the second-generation Xiaomi Smart Pen. 

Xiaomi touts that the Pad 6 has a battery capacity of 8,840mAh and can last for up to two days on a single charge. The tablet also features 33W wired charging, allowing it to be fully charged in 100 minutes. The tablet measures 253.95×165.18×6.51mm and weighs 490g.