iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) vs Xiaomi Pad Mini
67.8Performance53
81.8Display77.5
50.4Battery40
47.6Portability84.4
74.4Features35.2
7 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)6 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 66.8 to 57, pulling ahead mainly in features (+39) and performance (+15). 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 12.9-inch (M2)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 53
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 78
- Stronger battery score: 50 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 35
- 129% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 700 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 48
- 235% higher charging: 67 W vs 20 W
- 53% higher Pixel density: 403 ppi vs 264 ppi
- 52% lower weight: 326 g vs 682 g
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $429 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.9 ″+47% | 8.8 ″ |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2732x2048 | 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 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| AnTuTu | 1,650,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,620Top 21% | 2,652+1%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,950+24%Top 19% | 8,040Top 25% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,758 mAh+43% | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging | 20 W | 67 W+235% |
| Endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 682 g | 326 g+52% |
| Thickness | 6.4 mm+1% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0) |
Features
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Xiaomi Pad Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | Xiaomi Focus Pen |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Quad | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | iPadOS 16 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
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