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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) vs Xiaomi Pad 8

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
66.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad 8
70.3Inno Score
67.8Performance73.3
81.8Display78.4
50.4Battery50.5
47.6Portability85
74.4Features67.2
4 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)7 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 8

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad 8 wins this tablet face-off, 70.3 to 66.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+37) and performance (+6). iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) 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 12.9-inch (M2)

  • Stronger display score: 82 vs 78
  • Stronger features score: 74 vs 67
  • 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 800 nits
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 17% higher capacity: 10,758 mAh vs 9,200 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 8

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 68
  • Stronger portability score: 85 vs 48
  • 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W
  • 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 30% higher Pixel density: 344 ppi vs 264 ppi

Display

Display comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)Xiaomi Pad 8
Screen size12.9 ″+15%11.2 ″
Panel typeLiquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPSIPS LCD
Resolution2732x20483200x2136
Pixel density264 ppi344 ppi+30%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,600 nits+100%800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)Xiaomi Pad 8
ChipsetApple M2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu1,650,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,620Top 21%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,950Top 19%—
RAM8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB128GB/256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)Xiaomi Pad 8
Capacity10,758 mAh+17%9,200 mAh
Charging20 W45 W+125%
Endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)Xiaomi Pad 8
Weight682 g485 g+29%
Thickness6.4 mm5.8 mm+10%
MaterialAluminumAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)Xiaomi Pad 8
Rear camera12 MP13 MP+8%
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)Xiaomi Pad 8
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4)USB-C 3.2

Features

Features comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)Xiaomi Pad 8
StylusApple Pencil (2nd generation)Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuadQuad
Operating systemiPadOS 16Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

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