Xiaomi Pad 6 Review - A Premium Tablet at a Budget Price 

A tip for Xiaomi products: both tablets and phone have at least a Chinese and a Global version, you got the Chinese one, as the Global is yet to be launched later this year. However, the Global version will have Google Play, multi-language and etc. Usually the global version of their devices launches in Europe some months after the chinese launch. Hope it helps

Finally. Someone who reviews the thing that's most important for me. The styluses for the pads. I don't draw. But I have been a heavy s-pen user sense I fell in love with using a pen on the phone with my Samsung Note 9. I can't live without it anymore. I game with it. Surf with it. I don't write but I navigate pretty much everywhere with the pen instead of my fingers. Thank you for such a good review over this and many other styluses!

Xiaomi is really innovative when it comes to delivering budget devices without giving up much on the hardware and user experience.

Your comparison with other tablets is great because that's why most people watch these videos. A proper recommendation, with explanations, is a great way to conclude your videos.

It’s not actually cheap. This is the price all tablets should be. The Samungs and Apples of this world take the pi$$ on pricing!

Why am I drawn to android tablets?? Within 2 minutes of starting this video I was already seaching for it. I mean, a 144hz screen alone is mighty tempting - and at that price, seems like a great option.

I love your videos, Brad. I've been trying to get back into digital art as my last foray into it was the Surface Pro 3 about 10 years ago, which was...not great. Drawing technology has come so far and your reviews have tremendously helped me with the decision. I picked up a Galaxy Book Pro 360 at a steep discount last week and am really loving it so far. Thanks for the content that you put out!

I didn't even know Xiaomi made tablets. I'm so glad this popped into my recommended. I have like 3 or 4 Xiaomi phones because I love the software and I've been looking for an art tablet to draw on the go. So this is great for me!

Great content! 👍 I love the videos. I'm not into drawing myself, but I thoroughly enjoy watching your reviews to hear your thoughts. You come across as a genuine person. Keep up the good work!

Really liked how you compared it to other devices you like towards the end of the video, I think you should do that every time. Keep it up Brad :) edit: also not sure if this is new, but I like that you made the ending music more quiet

To properly gauge "pen wobble" its standard to use a ruler with the pen, much more reliable input will be given. Hands are shaky "organic" things, so unrecommended for proper review. Personally, I've never been able to make straight lines on a glass surface, only paper. I see this problem in many tablet reviews. Aside from that, your channel is perfect! Keep up the awesome reviews.

It’s now available in Europe, I think it’s called the global version, but it’s €399 here, for the base model, a considerable price bump and for that amount there are other options available, like the Lenovo new Tab P11 and new Tab M10+ models, both with pen support. Don’t think you ever reviewed a Lenovo Android tablet, have you? They are overlooked by many RU-vid reviewers, but are surprisingly good.

what software do you use for drawing ?

This is actually a quite big upgrade from my Xiaomi Pad 5 especially in drawing side. I'm studying in creative professional which is animation and damn i missed the opportunity

Americans are accustomed to paying 1500-2000 dollar for a phone, they now think $300 device is "cheap"

Thank you for the review Brad. It was good that you mentioned how would it compare to oneplus pad. I would like to see a video for rating all the latest Android tablets (oneplus, xiaomi, google, amazon) for drawing even if it is only line tests with their original pens/styluses and a USI pen.

already bought one, currently watching this on my mi pad 6. the display is wonderful enough for watching any movies or videos. Love how xiaomi design their tab to look premium despite their quite affordable price. I have been a Xiaomi fan since 2020 when i first bought my Xiaomi smartphone,now using a new phone but still a Xiaomi brand lol just love how XIAOMI products give u the best quality at the great price. Update : Ive been using this tablet for nearly 4 months and mainly using it for study purpose like Google Docs, Microsoft, Canva and taking notes using Jnotes. So far what I can say is this tab is so freaking useful in helping me studying. Seriously my life saver in saving paper. As for the Xiaomi pen it is great it doesnt feel unfamilliar at all it does feel u use a pen but ofc not deff 100 same with real pen.

Finally, the review that I always wanted to see 😊

Great review as always, Brad! :) I've been watching your videos to try to decide which tablet to get, as I'm on a very tight budget. Could you maybe do a review of the Blackview Tab 16 with HiPaint or Krita next? I watched a review of it and it seems good, but there wasn't much comment on how it performs for graphic design and illustration. Thank you, and keep up the great work! :D

I’ve been trying to find a budget tab for digital art, this review has me 90% decided on this xiaomi 😹 Oh btw I’ve been enjoying your videos since I discovered your page!

I just got one, I LOVE IT, btw the Global (english version) is likely coming out mid august globally

03:06 If you have 50MP camera then you are reviewing Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro and not basic version 6. I don't know if it's just mistake but yeah it's not quite the same tablet as it's more powerful and little bit more pricey but still great tablet for it's price.

Xiaomi is like an Apple who actually was honest with the price of their products.

Hi mr.brad , I just following you from your Art school channel , that’s really great works and easy to learn , I’m excited to waiting for your next video!

It's hitting Europe, so there should be global version with full language support, google apps and everything else. So please, do these reviews, there are people outside of the US who can buy it like a normal device ;) Thank you anyway for review - I didn't get the 5 version because of the pen issues, and now I need to think if the Samsung S9 performance will be justifying the price tag :)

I love the way he gets into it and explain so deeply... like until he mentioned I didn't know about the Chinese keyboard thing... keep doing the great job bro

Just for the Chinese versions imported. Global version in my country is around 450$ and that's too expensive.. Chinese ROMs also don't have widevine L1 which means no HD in streaming such as netflix.

I was going to get the s6 lite but RU-vid recommended this video to me and oh my god I'm definitely getting this one, I already have a Xiaomi phone so This will be easy for me to get as they have a distributor in my country I will just have to save a little bit more, thanks :)

I watch these videos in hope that when I grow up I can afford stuff like this But for now I'm stuck illustrating and studying on a 2011 MacBook with a wacom tablet from 2013

Really good review, you talk about the right points, explain it good and make important comparisons

Nice review! What app do you use to illustrate?

Watching this on my Xiaomi pad 6 It's really so good ❤

Xiaomi products tend to have an excellent feel about them for the price.I still use a mi 10t lite phone as a back up.The problem is their apps tend to be full of ads and I am a ad hater,but thats probably how they keep the prices down while maintaining quality...also the battery in the model I have run out fairly quick.

Mr Brad, thank you for this and every review! I trust them completely, in fact, your reviews guide my purchases. Continued success to this channel and your artwork! Rob

Meanwhile Apple still can't figure out how to add the camera and the stylus charger on the same side even though iPads have so much internal wasted space that could be used for stuff like headphone jacks

This really seems like a good option, I don't want to go around with my computer all the time. And I want to edit videos, photos, and illustrations on the go anywhere, as well as being able to just bring up my portfolio at any time.

Which app you are using for this drawing??

I REALLY want this with cellular version so i can just take this while travelling consuming media without a separate device for the internet.

What apps are you using for drawing in Xiaomi pad 6

I think this is the best review so far on the Xiaomi pad 6. Well done Brad

What's the app u r using in this video, Brad?

Thats it ....i am following you😃 These kinds of content is what we need❤

A question - Samsung s6 lite or xiaomi 6? I'm kinda stuck between the two.

I've been using MI Pad 5 for at least two years. I always feels this offer the best bang for the buck. Even with the newer ones out there, I still cant justified my self to get one of those. Great review, I'm glad Xiaomi still holds their ground in that price rang.

A Premium Aablet

The camera at the back is 13 mgp not 50. It is 50 mgp on the pro version. The front facing camera is 8 mgp.

Is it better than the s6 lite

There's a xiaomi pad 6 max which is basically a 14 inch version of this that has its own seperate pen that is apparently more accurate and sensitive. It's only 550 bucks and have been considering getting it but I cant seem to find ANY videos on its drawing performance, so I'm hesitant to buy it. I think you do an amazing job weighing the pros and cons of these tablets from an artists perspective, so would you consider making a review on one?

Good review. Although I'm interested in the Pad 6 Pro, since the stylus works well on the regular 6 version, it should be working good on the pro version, if not better . 👍

The only concerning thing about xiaomi products for me is that internal issues arises after 2-3 years of use and the devices starts to lag. I'm using a Samsung galaxy s8 for 6years and still able to play games smoothly

Xiaomi finally stepping up, Nice!

I bought mine from Amazon in the UK. I love this tablet, it's excellent for the price. Better specs than the base ipad overall I feel.

Hey Brad I'm really confused between the xiaomi pad 6 which is for 36000 $440(tab + pen ) and Samsung tab s8 for 45000 - 50000 $544 I'm from india so both are available currently and just have 10 to 15k price difference between them which one should i go for

I have one and I am very satisfied with it. The keyboard is set up completely now in English.

Hi Brad, have you tried the "Pro" Version of the tab? There's one around $600 and they say that the pen response on that tab works better? Not really sure since there aren't a lot of creative reviews out there for the pro version.

Thank you for the review, i was waiting for this particular review. at least I know which tablet to buy now .

I'm going to store tomorrow. I wanna look at tablet in real life and try Samsung taps too .I'm choosing rn Samsung tap s6 lite or Xiaomi pad 5+smart pen. its almost same price but smart pen is not included in pad soo it gives extra +300 lari witch is big difference in my country. But for me mi pad looks better Idk what to buy i was dreaming about this almost a year. I'm so excited 😊

what is this App you're drawing on? i really need it. great video by the way, i bought the tablet because of it😃

Great video, thank you so much! Did you try Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.5"? It's almost the same as Xiaomi Pad 6 you reviewed. It's production date was much after regular Pro 5, it has almost the same specs as Pad 6. It's made for Chinese market only. I'm in EU, I ordered it from one distributor who ships to EU without import tax, tablet without stylus I've paid us$358 (e323) for 6/128GB as the final price with shipping and using some coupons. Please tell me what you think! I'm still waiting for it to come, it has left Hongkong. Thanks a lot! ✌️

Thanks for doing the video, really interesting for European people where it's available regularly, especially those into drawing that value your opinion

Was wondering if you still have the Pad 5 and could test the Smartpen 2 with it.

ooohhh my gawwwd thank you i cant really express how bad i wanted you to review this. ❣ your reviews are the best tablet reviews in entire youtube

xiaomi pad 6 or samsung s9fe

Please, make video about Xiaomi Pad 6S and new Focus Pen!

The only real tablet I could see competing with this is maybe the Galaxy pad s6 lite

That lil extra missing about the pen, this small thing about the lcd screen etc add up that is what makes samsung s8 tab better or the upcoming s9 tab even better. Budget tab? Yes. Professional tab?? No!! (IMO)

What drawing all are you using?

Just love. I decided to buy this pad. ❤❤❤ thank you

Thanks for video, Brad! What drawing program can be used on this tablet?

Pad 7 is on the horizon

Hey brad i found a really cool tablet on sale recently. It's called: Blackview Tab 10 I find it insanely cool as a budget art tablet and got this idea. I suggest you make a review of it if possible.

Which app is that? It looks just like pro create on ios! Great to know an alternative exists on Android

Use google keyboard

I bought this for around USD$270 in Singapore after some promo discounts. It's unbelievable and amazing. using this xiaomi pad 6 as i type!😊😊

i knoww this is unrelated but since windows supports android apps now have you considered trying the procreate clone out on something like the surface laptop studio?

as always your video is the best in reviewing these products.

checking the spec i think the camera should be 13mp and not 50mp as you mentioned

Could you compare it to the Samsung Tabs? Are the pens and performance better than Samsung?

what is rhe application that you are using during the video ?

Thank you for review ! What app do you use on this tablet?

I was planning on buying an older Samsung tablet but if this onpar with something like the s8 or even s7 i think gettting the xiaomi might actually be the way to go. At least for me.

In my country, they sell the xiaomi pen, the xiaomi pad 6, and the magnetic case together as one and they sell it for 449 euros

Global version it's great 👍

Do you think this will last long term?

Yooo btw don't think u meant to put Aablet on the Title

Waiting for it from Philippines

So when it comes to just drawing, making art which one would you prefer this one or an ipad 9 (2021)?

Not gonna lie the way this guy explained everything was lit... Like that was a honest compare... I just wish he had reviewed it earlier xD as when pad 6 release I was considering buying a tablet and I was unsure about the pen quality so I went for Samsung galaxy s6 lite but yeah I do feel like sometimes it lags but overall the pen feels smooth and I didn't have to pay extra for it so it feels worth it..but after watching his video I'm regretting a little xD considering the processor is slightly better in pad6 but yeah satisfied with what I got...love from India💕

I wanted to buy a tablet in budget fr my studies cuz laptop takes too much space on my table and phone is not the best idea I need to squint sumtimes after working with it fr a long time so this is a great recommendation buying immediately!!! ❤❤❤

Hey Brad, are you planning on reviewing Sketchbook new update with the premium pack? I would love to see you give us some tips to make new brushes now that it's a possibility for Android users.

Thank you so much for the video! Definitely helped a lot :)

Lines still squiggly. I think it's impossible for the tablet industry to deliver good drawing experience unless they partnered with drawing tablet companies for their pen technology. Just like in convertible laptop market, asus tried to launch expensive convertible laptop but the drawing experience is clearly worse than lenovo's cheaper laptop with wacom tech. Samsung also partnered with wacom for their pen, thats explains the quality in samsung tab pens

I got global version, it's cheap but customisation and media consumption and some of the features which is more helpful ,i personally recommend this,u r gonna addicted that for sure and not having problems in budget wise

Hey Brad,I am from India....would be really really grateful if u provide me some suggestions.Buying an iPad air or Pro will be very difficult for me at this time since they are quite expensive...The Xiaomi Pad 6 is within my budget.My concern is almost all the digital artists I have spoken to use Procreate on an iPad to paint and most of the tutorials and courses on the web are centered around Procreate..but since Pad 6 is Android it won't have Procreate so will it be possible to create great art...especially portraits like people do on Procreate using some alternative like say Hi Paint? Or shall I break the bank and go for an iPad anyway ( this will cause other problems)...pls suggest

literally 24 hours ago i was searching for this exact review

It will also have a problem of using HTTP connection. Only HTTPS will be allowed, and you can't change it, required jars are just missed.

This aint budget. Lenovo is budget.

I need this kind of tablet for my art contests😢

The only thing holding me back from buying this tablet is the software support. Xiaomi only promised 2 years of security updates and hasn't said anything on OS updates so i'm gonna assume it's 2 years too and that's pathetic. Xiaomi in general has poor software that feels sluggish over the period of time (mostly because of the heavy skin). They also don't provide security updates regularly for their mid range devices , it's once in 6 months .

Here after noting the new Apple M4 iPad has pen hover support with *gasp* rotating pen support. Made me realise my Xiaomi pad 5 is still decent, but got me curious about upgrading