Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 | Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 498 g | 590 g |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 900 nits |
| Screen size | 11 " | 12.4 " |
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 / refresh rate. Overall, the Pixel Tablet 2 scores 60.2 and the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 scores 62.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (60.2 vs 62.7). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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. The single most decisive one: Weight — 92.00 g less. 498 vs 590.
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. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
Both ship with comparable ram, stylus support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Google - Pixel Tablet 2 or Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4?
Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 leads the current Mars Score by 2.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, storage, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Google - Pixel Tablet 2 if…
Google - Pixel Tablet 2 has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 if…
Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 has the measurable edge on storage gb, refresh rate hz, peak brightness nits.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
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 |