Between the Pixel Tablet 2 and Pad 6S Pro 12.4, the Pixel Tablet 2 comes out ahead in weight, while the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 wins on storage and refresh rate. Overall, the Pixel Tablet 2 scores 55.7 and the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 scores 63.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pad 6S Pro 12.4 edges ahead on the Mars Score (55.7 vs 63.2), but the 7.5-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 6S Pro 12.4 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 6S Pro 12.4 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 — 92.00 g less. 498 vs 590.
Why Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 60.00% more. 144 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 900 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 12.73% more. 12.4 " vs 11 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 | Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 11 " | 12.4 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nits | 900 nitslead |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 | Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 glead | 590 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false |
| OS | Android | Android |
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