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 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 800 nits |
| Weight | 498 g | 500 g |
| Screen size | 11 " | 11.2 " |
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 / refresh rate. Overall, the Pixel Tablet 2 scores 60.2 and the Pad 7 Pro scores 63.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pad 7 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (60.2 vs 63.9), but the 3.7-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. The single most decisive one: Weight — 2.00 g less. 498 vs 500.
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. 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 7 Pro?
Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 3.7 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 7 Pro if…
Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro 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 — 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 |