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iPad mini (A17 Pro) vs Xiaomi Pad Mini

iPad mini (A17 Pro)
49Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad Mini

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Pad Mini

$429

57Inno Score
60.7Performance53
39.1Display77.5
30.4Battery40
86.1Portability84.4
42.4Features35.2
4 spec wins — iPad mini (A17 Pro)8 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad Mini wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and battery (+10). iPad mini (A17 Pro) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPad mini (A17 Pro)

  • Stronger performance score: 61 vs 53
  • Stronger features score: 42 vs 35
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 10% lower weight: 293 g vs 326 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini

  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 39
  • Stronger battery score: 40 vs 30
  • 235% higher charging: 67 W vs 20 W
  • 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 46% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,124 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $429 vs $499

Display

Display comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad mini (A17 Pro)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Screen size8.3 ″8.8 ″+6%
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2266x14883008x1880
Pixel density326 ppi403 ppi+24%
Refresh rate60 Hz165 Hz+175%
Peak brightness500 nits700 nits+40%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad mini (A17 Pro)Xiaomi Pad Mini
ChipsetApple A17 ProMediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu1,480,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,900+9%Top 17%2,652Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,100Top 32%8,040+13%Top 25%
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad mini (A17 Pro)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Capacity5,124 mAh7,500 mAh+46%
Charging20 W67 W+235%
Endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad mini (A17 Pro)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Weight293 g+10%326 g
Thickness6.3 mm+2%6.5 mm
MaterialAluminumAluminum unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad mini (A17 Pro)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Rear camera12 MP13 MP+8%
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad mini (A17 Pro)Xiaomi Pad Mini
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C (10Gbps)2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0)

Features

Features comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpeciPad mini (A17 Pro)Xiaomi Pad Mini
StylusApple Pencil ProXiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportNoNo
SpeakersStereo (landscape)Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemiPadOS 18Xiaomi HyperOS 2

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