iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
92.4Performancechip74.5
81.8Display79.8
42.5Battery73.6
96.2Portability69.8
74.4Features100
4 spec wins — iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)7 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro wins this tablet face-off, 79 to 77.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and features (+26). iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 92 vs 75
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 70
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 23% lower weight: 444 g vs 580 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 74
- 317% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 35% higher capacity: 11,000 mAh vs 8,160 mAh
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.1 ″ | 12.5 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2420x1668 | 3200x2136 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 308 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 3,590,928Top 4% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 869,068Top 20% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,573,801Top 2% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 436,035Top 5% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 712,024Top 6% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,160 mAh | 11,000 mAh+35% |
| Charging | 60 W | 67 W+12% |
| Endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 444 g+23% | 580 g |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm+9% | 5.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | iPadOS 26 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
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