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Apple iPad Air 2026 (13-inch) vs Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Apple iPad Air 2026 (13-inch) scores higher (61/100 vs 59). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: not scored for both.
  • Smart: not scored for both.
  • Premium: Apple iPad Air 2026 (13-inch) (62), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Gaming and demanding apps: Apple iPad Air 2026 (13-inch) (94 vs 49).
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 (68 vs 40).
  • Watching films and reading: a sharp screen: Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 (66 vs 30).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (47 and 47).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionApple iPad Air 2026 (13-inch)Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
Overall score61/10059/100
Performance94/10049/100
Screen sharpness30/10066/100
Battery40/10068/100
Working memory (RAM)100/10050/100
Storage47/10047/100
Brightness17/10042/100
Fast chargingnot measured100/100
New price checkednot measurednot measured

How these scores are calculated

Apple iPad Air 2026 (13-inch) sheet → Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 sheet →