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iPad 10th Gen (A14) vs Xiaomi Pad Mini

iPad 10th Gen (A14)
45.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad Mini

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Pad Mini

$429

57Inno Score
40.1Performance53
32.9Display77.5
33.6Battery40
72.9Portability84.4
74.4Features35.2
4 spec wins — iPad 10th Gen (A14)10 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad Mini wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 45.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+45) and performance (+13). iPad 10th Gen (A14) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPad 10th Gen (A14)

  • Stronger features score: 74 vs 35
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 24% higher Screen size: 10.9 ″ vs 8.8 ″
  • Has Keyboard support — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini

  • Stronger performance score: 53 vs 40
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 33
  • Stronger battery score: 40 vs 34
  • Stronger portability score: 84 vs 73
  • 235% higher charging: 67 W vs 20 W

Display

Display comparison: iPad 10th Gen (A14) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 10th Gen (A14)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Screen size10.9 ″+24%8.8 ″
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCD (non-laminated)IPS LCD
Resolution2360x16403008x1880
Pixel density264 ppi403 ppi+53%
Refresh rate60 Hz165 Hz+175%
Peak brightness500 nits700 nits+40%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad 10th Gen (A14) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 10th Gen (A14)Xiaomi Pad Mini
ChipsetApple A14 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu750,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080Top 38%2,652+28%Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,800Top 50%8,040+68%Top 25%
RAM4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad 10th Gen (A14) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 10th Gen (A14)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Capacity7,606 mAh+1%7,500 mAh
Charging20 W67 W+235%
Endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPad 10th Gen (A14) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 10th Gen (A14)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Weight477 g326 g+32%
Thickness7 mm6.5 mm+8%
MaterialAluminumAluminum unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad 10th Gen (A14) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 10th Gen (A14)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Rear camera12 MP13 MP+8%
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad 10th Gen (A14) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 10th Gen (A14)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.25.4
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.02x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0)

Features

Features comparison: iPad 10th Gen (A14) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 10th Gen (A14)Xiaomi Pad Mini
StylusApple Pencil (USB-C / 1st gen with adapter)Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportYesNo
SpeakersStereo (landscape)Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemiPadOS 16Xiaomi HyperOS 2

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