iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
67.8Performance46.7
81.8Display79.8
50.4Battery73.6
47.6Portability69.8
74.4Features100
2 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)8 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro wins this tablet face-off, 70.6 to 66.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+26) and battery (+23). 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
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 50
- Stronger portability score: 70 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
- Lower launch price: $566 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.9 ″+3% | 12.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2732x2048 | 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 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 1,650,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,620Top 21% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,950Top 19% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,758 mAh | 11,000 mAh+2% |
| Charging | 20 W | 67 W+235% |
| Endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 682 g | 580 g+15% |
| Thickness | 6.4 mm | 5.8 mm+9% |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad 9 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 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| 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 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | iPadOS 16 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
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