iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
73.3Performance46.7
81.8Display79.8
42.5Battery97.3
96.2Portability61.1
74.4Features100
4 spec wins — iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)7 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max wins this tablet face-off, 74.5 to 71.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+55) 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: 73 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 61
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 31% lower weight: 444 g vs 645 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger battery score: 97 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
- 100% higher charging: 120 W vs 60 W
- Lower launch price: $566 vs $999
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.1 ″ | 13.3 ″+20% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2420x1668 | 3408x2272 |
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,160 mAh | 12,000 mAh+47% |
| Charging | 60 W | 120 W+100% |
| Endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 444 g+31% | 645 g |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm+7% | 5.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | iPadOS 26 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0 |
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