iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) vs Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
67.8Performance46.7
81.8Display78.5
50.4Battery56.3
47.6Portability85
74.4Features100
3 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)7 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro wins this tablet face-off, 68.4 to 66.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+37) and features (+26). 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 performance score: 68 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 79
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 800 nits
- 17% higher capacity: 10,758 mAh vs 9,200 mAh
- 15% higher Screen size: 12.9 ″ vs 11.2 ″
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 50
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 74
- 317% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 235% higher charging: 67 W vs 20 W
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.9 ″+15% | 11.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS | LCD |
| Resolution | 2732x2048 | 3200x2136 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 345 ppi+31% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+100% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | 1,650,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,620Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,950Top 24% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,758 mAh+17% | 9,200 mAh |
| Charging | 20 W | 67 W+235% |
| Endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 682 g | 485 g+29% |
| Thickness | 6.4 mm | 5.8 mm+10% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | — |
| Operating system | iPadOS 16 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
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