Between the Pixel Tablet 2 and Pad 7 Pro, the Pixel Tablet 2 comes out ahead in weight, while the Pad 7 Pro wins on storage and refresh rate. Overall, the Pixel Tablet 2 scores 55.7 and the Pad 7 Pro scores 61.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pad 7 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (55.7 vs 61.1), but the 5.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pixel Tablet 2 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the Pad 7 Pro if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are storage, refresh rate, peak brightness, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, stylus support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pad 7 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Google - Pixel Tablet 2 wins
- ▲Weight — 2.00 g less. 498 vs 500.
Why Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 60.00% more. 144 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 33.33% more. 800 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 1.82% more. 11.2 " vs 11 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 11 " | 11.2 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nits | 800 nitslead |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 glead | 500 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false |
| OS | Android | Android |
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