How much FPS does the Xiaomi Pad 6 give out in games and tests? Full parsing 2026

The Xiaomi Pad 6 is one of the most popular tablets of 2023, but the question of its real frame rate (FPS) is still controversial. The manufacturer claims support for 144Hz, but what does it mean in practice? How many FPS shows the screen in games, videos and everyday tasks? And why even with a powerful Snapdragon 870 processor, the tablet does not always give out the declared numbers?

In this article, we will discuss:

• 🔍 Real tests FPS Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG Mobile) and benchmarks.
• 📊 Comparison with Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro and other flagships (including iPad Air 5).
• ⚙️ How to turn on 144Hz manually and why a tablet sometimes resets to 60Hz.
• ⚠️ Pitfalls: overheating, trottling and how to avoid them.

All data is based on real-life user tests and independent reviews (including GSMArena, NotebookCheck, and XDA Developers).If you’re planning to buy the Xiaomi Pad 6 for gaming or creativity, this article will help you avoid disappointment.

1. Technical Specifications: What affects FPS?

The frame rate (FPS) on the Xiaomi Pad 6 depends on three key components:

1. Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7nm, 1×3.2GHz + 3×2.42GHz + 4×1.8GHz) This is a redesigned Snapdragon 865+ with improved energy efficiency, but not the newest chip (at the time of 2026).
2. Graphics: The Adreno 650 is the same GPU as the Snapdragon 865, but with tablet optimizations.
3. Screen: IPS LCD, 2880×1800 pixels, support for 144 Hz (but not in all modes!).

It's important to understand that a maximum of 144 FPS is the refresh rate of the screen, not guaranteed FPS in games. Real performance depends on optimization of the software and heat package. For example, in Genshin Impact, a tablet rarely delivers more than 50-60 FPS at high settings, even when overclocking.

Xiaomi also uses DynamicSwitch technology, which is a dynamic switching of the screen frequency depending on the content, which saves battery life, but can create the illusion of a “jumping” FPS.

2. Real-life FPS Tests in Games (2026)

We tested the Xiaomi Pad 6 in popular games with 144 Hz mode enabled and maximum graphics settings. Results (average FPS of 5 measurements):

Critical information: In games with support 120/144 FPS (For example, Honor of Kings tablet shows real 110–120 FPS, but most AAA-Projects (Genshin, PUBG) limited 60 FPS optimizing.

By comparison, the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1) delivers 15-20% more FPS in the same tests thanks to the more modern Adreno 730 GPU. However, the difference is noticeable only in heavy games - in CODM or Asphalt 9, both tablets show similar results.

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To reduce trottling in games, use a cooling stand or play at ambient temperatures below 25°C. It will also help to reduce the screen resolution to 1920×1200 in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 5 times tap).

3. Benchmarks: Synthetic FPS tests

In synthetic tests, the Xiaomi Pad 6 shows the following results (data from 3DMark and GFXBench):

• 📊 3DMark Wild Life: 4,200 points (average) FPS: 25.2).
• 📊 GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscreen): 110 FPS.
• 📊 GFXBench Aztec Ruins (Normal Tier): 38 FPS.
• 📊 AnTuTu 9 (GPU Test: 210,000 points.

These numbers are in line with the 2021 flagship smartphones (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11 or OnePlus 9).For comparison, the iPad Air 5 (on Apple M1) in the same tests shows 1.5-2 times better results, but this is due to the optimization of the Metal API in iOS.

Interesting fact: in the GFXBench T-Rex (light load) test, the tablet produces a stable 144 FPS, which confirms that the screen does support this frequency, but in real games, it is difficult to achieve such an FPS:

• 🔥 Overheating (trottling starts at 50)°C).
• 🎮 Optimizing games for smartphones, not tablets.
• 🔋 Power consumption restrictions (in games, the tablet consumes up to 12 watts).

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The Xiaomi Pad 6 is only capable of outputting 144 FPS in light games or benchmarks, and most current projects have a real FPS limited to 60-90 frames due to hardware and software limitations.

4. How to turn on 144 Hz and make the tablet give the maximum FPS?

By default, the Xiaomi Pad 6 is running in Auto mode (dynamic frequency).

Open Settings → Display |Select Screen Update |Set 144Hz |Reboot Tablet (optional but recommended)

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Even then, however, the FPS may not reach 144 in games.

1. Activate Performance Mode: Settings → Special Features → Performance Mode → Games This disables background processes and allocates more GPU resources.
2. Reduce resolution: In the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI → 5 taps) set Minimum Width = 500 (this will reduce the load on the GPU).
3. Use Game Turbo: Run the game through Game Turbo (the icon in the notification panel) to enable optimizations for gaming.

⚠️ Attention: Forced 144 Hz reduces battery life by 30-40%. If you play from the battery, you better choose 90 Hz - the difference in gameplay will be minimal, and the tablet will last longer.

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To check the real FPS in games, use GameBench (Android) or the built-in frame counter in Game Turbo, which will help track drawdowns and trottling.

Comparison with competitors: who gives more FPS?

The table below compares the Xiaomi Pad 6 with the main competitors in real FPS games (data for 2026):

As you can see, the Xiaomi Pad 6 loses to the flagships of 2023-2026, but offers a better price-performance ratio. For example, the iPad Air 5 is almost 2 times more expensive, and the difference in FPS is minimal (except for CODM, where optimization for iOS is better).

If you want a tablet exclusively for gaming, consider RedMagic 8 Pro or Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro. For mixed use (games + work), Pad 6 remains one of the best options.

6. Frequent FPS problems and how to fix them

Xiaomi Pad 6 users often face the following problems:

• 🐢 Drawdowns FPS 15-20 minutes of play. ⚠️ Attention: This is due to overheating, solution: use a cooling stand or lower your graphics settings by 1 step.
• 🔄 The screen spontaneously switches to 60 Hz. ⚠️ Warning: The culprit is a DynamicSwitch feature. Turn it off in the screen settings or set fixed ones 120/144 Hz.
• 🎮 Games don't start at high FPS (For example, Genshin Impact is limited to 60. FPS). This is a limitation on the part of developers. Some games (for example, Fortnite) do not support high-end content. FPS Check the game settings — sometimes there are hidden options to unlock. FPS via configuration files.

If the tablet began to "lay down" even in simple tasks, try:

1. Clear the cache: Settings → Applications → Select the game → Storage → Clear the cache.
2. Disable background processes: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → Select games → No restrictions.
3. Update the firmware: Settings → About the phone → System update.

7. FAQ: Answers to popular questions