The Xiaomi Pad 6 is the latest tablet in the market, and it offers decent features for its price. While the Xiaomi Pad 6 is a fantastic tablet, several compelling alternatives come with their own unique strengths. Whether you prefer the versatility of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, the performance of the Apple iPad 10.2, the affordability of the OPPO Pad Air, the portability of the realme Pad X 5G, or the value of the Redmi Pad, you can find a tablet that suits your needs and preferences. Before we delve into other Android tablets you can buy under Rs 30,000 in India, here’s a bit about the Xiaomi Pad 6 price.
- Xiaomi Pad 6 price in India is Rs 26,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model and Rs 28,999 for the 8GB + 256GB version.
Xiaomi Pad 6 specs
- Display: 11-inch 2.8K display with 2880 x 1800 pixels resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, 30/48/50/60/90/120/144hz variable refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and Corning Gorilla Glass layer.
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 7nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 650 GPU.
- RAM and Storage: 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256 UFS 3.1 storage.
- OS: Android 13 OS with MIUI 14 custom skin out of the box.
- Cameras: Single 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and PDAF. 8MP shooter on the front.
- Battery: 8,840mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 802.11, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C USB3.2 Gen1.
Here’s a look at other Xiaomi Pad 6 alternatives available in India.
realme Pad X 5G
Price: Rs 27,999
The Realme Pad X is one of the best alternatives in the market. With its 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, this tablet offers ample space for storing your files, apps, and multimedia content. The tablet runs on a fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, ensuring smooth multitasking and lag-free performance.
One of the standout features of the Realme Pad X is its 11-inch display, which provides a stunning visual experience. Furthermore, it supports both Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity, giving you flexible options to stay connected on the go. Its large 8,340mAh battery means “on the go” is justified.
Pros:
- Large, immersive high-resolution display
- Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity
- Decent cameras
- Good battery life
Cons:
- App quality still not up to the mark
- No expandable storage
Lenovo Tab P11
Price: Rs 22,790
The Lenovo Tab P11 is yet another top quality Android tablet designed to provide a versatile and immersive digital experience. With its 11-inch Quad-HD display, this tablet offers vibrant colours and sharp visuals, making it ideal for enjoying movies, browsing the web, or reading e-books, which are the usual entertainment use cases for a good tablet.
You get 128 GB of internal storage, which takes care of most of your media storage needs, and the 7,500mAh battery ensures a claimed 12 hours of video playback and slightly more for general usage. Other features include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, quad speaker setup with Dolby Atmos, and TUV certified eye protection.
Pros:
- Quad-HD display
- Quad speaker setup
- TUV certified eye protection technology
- 128GB of storage
Cons:
- Only 4GB of RAM
- No 5G support
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)
Price: Rs 28,990
The Apple 10.2-inch iPad is a superb mid-range tablet, albeit with iPad OS instead of Android, that sports a 10.2-inch Retina display, which is known to offer sharp visuals for all your entertainment needs. The tablet is powered by the A13 Bionic chip, allowing you to multitask effortlessly and enjoy console-quality gaming.
As mentioned, this iPad runs on iPadOS, Apple’s operating system made just for the tablet It gives you access to the App Store, from where you can explore the thousands of apps tailored to the 10.2-inch iPad. The iPad also supports Apple Pencil (sold separately) and Smart Keyboard, which are some neat tools for added productivity.
Pros:
- Has a proprietary software, iPad OS
- Sharp visuals with Retina Display
- Apple Pencil support
Cons:
- Only 64GB storage
- The Wi-Fi + Cellular variant is priced much higher
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Price: Rs 30,999
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is a feature-rich tablet designed to deliver a premium experience, coming from the South Korean brand. It has a 10.4-inch TFT display and comes included with an S Pen stylus for precise control and a natural writing experience, to take notes or draw what comes to mind.
In terms of internals, you get a Samsung Exynos processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB storage, and a 7,040mAh battery. If you have a Samsung smartphone, the synchronisation features allow you to access the Internet, notifications, and more by connecting the two wirelessly.
Pros:
- Good connectivity in Samsung ecosystem
- Included S Pen
- Custom UI
Cons:
- Only 4GB of storage
- Only 64GB of internal storage
OPPO Pad Air
Price: Rs 15,499
With the OPPO Pad Air, you get a large 10.36-inch Quad-HD IPS display with solid wide viewing angles, making it perfect for multimedia consumption, gaming, and productivity tasks. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, which takes care of all your multitasking and processing needs. Further to that, you get stereo speakers, a large 7,100mAh battery, and ColorOS 12.1, all for a price that is about half of what the other tablets on the list sell for.
Pros:
- Value for money
- Large battery capacity
- Quad-HD display
Cons:
- Only 4GB RAM
- Only 64GB storage
- No 5G support
Redmi Pad
Price: Starting at Rs 14,999
The Redmi Pad is a good alternative to the Xiaomi Pad 6, as it comes from the same company but different brand, offering the same quality promise. Starting off, the tablet has a 10.6-inch display with a 2K resolution. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 90Hz refresh rate is a boon for tablet gamers.
Then, you get features like Dolby Atmos audio, split screen functionality, a large 8,000mAh battery, and Android 12 support, which make this a complete package in the price range it comes in.
Pros:
- Packed with features, value for money
- 90Hz refresh rate
- 8,000mAh battery capacity
Cons:
- Processor might not be the best
- No LTE or 5G support
