iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
73.3Performance53
81.8Display77.5
42.5Battery40
96.2Portability84.4
74.4Features35.2
7 spec wins — iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)5 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) wins this tablet face-off, 71.7 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in features (+39) and performance (+20). Xiaomi Pad Mini 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 53
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 78
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 84
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 35
- 129% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 700 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini
- 53% higher Pixel density: 403 ppi vs 264 ppi
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 27% lower weight: 326 g vs 444 g
- 12% higher charging: 67 W vs 60 W
- Lower launch price: $429 vs $999
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.1 ″+26% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2420x1668 | 3008x1880 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 403 ppi+53% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+129% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,652Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,040Top 25% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,160 mAh+9% | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging | 60 W | 67 W+12% |
| Endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 444 g | 326 g+27% |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm+18% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Quad | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | iPadOS 26 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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