Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Xiaomi Pad 6
55.4Performance38.4
51.9Display68.7
60.9Battery51
50.4Portability76.3
75.2Features67.2
9 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra5 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 6
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 58.1 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and battery (+10). Xiaomi Pad 6 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 51
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 100% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 6 GB
- 62% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,680 vs 1,040
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 6
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 50
- 33% lower weight: 490 g vs 726 g
- 29% higher Pixel density: 309 ppi vs 240 ppi
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,100
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+33% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2880x1800 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 309 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 550 nits+10% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+50% | 700,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680+62% | 1,040 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+43% | 3,050 |
| RAM | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+27% | 8,840 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g | 490 g+33% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+15% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Xiaomi Smart Pen (2nd gen) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for Pad) |
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