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iPad 11th Gen (A16) vs Xiaomi Pad Mini

iPad 11th Gen (A16)
49.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad Mini

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Pad Mini

$429

57Inno Score
53.8Performance53
32.9Display77.5
33.6Battery40
72.9Portability84.4
74.4Features35.2
4 spec wins — iPad 11th Gen (A16)10 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad Mini wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 49.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+45) and portability (+12). iPad 11th Gen (A16) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPad 11th Gen (A16)

  • 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
  • Lower launch price: $349 vs $429

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini

  • 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
  • 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz

Display

Display comparison: iPad 11th Gen (A16) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 11th Gen (A16)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Screen size10.9 ″+24%8.8 ″
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2360x16403008x1880
Pixel density264 ppi403 ppi+53%
Refresh rate60 Hz165 Hz+175%
Peak brightness500 nits700 nits+40%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad 11th Gen (A16) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 11th Gen (A16)Xiaomi Pad Mini
ChipsetApple A16MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu1,250,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,580Top 28%2,652+3%Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,300Top 38%8,040+28%Top 25%
RAM6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad 11th Gen (A16) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 11th Gen (A16)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Capacity7,606 mAh+1%7,500 mAh
Charging20 W67 W+235%
Endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPad 11th Gen (A16) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 11th Gen (A16)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Weight477 g326 g+32%
Thickness7 mm6.5 mm+8%
MaterialAluminumAluminum unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad 11th Gen (A16) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 11th Gen (A16)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Rear camera12 MP13 MP+8%
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad 11th Gen (A16) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 11th Gen (A16)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.02x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0)

Features

Features comparison: iPad 11th Gen (A16) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad 11th Gen (A16)Xiaomi Pad Mini
StylusApple Pencil (USB-C / 1st gen)Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportYesNo
SpeakersStereo (landscape)Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemiPadOS 18Xiaomi HyperOS 2

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