iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
81.7Performance46.7
81.8Display79.8
47.9Battery97.3
77.4Portability61.1
74.4Features100
3 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)7 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) scores 73.5 against 74.5 for Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max edges ahead in battery and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 61
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 10% lower weight: 579 g vs 645 g
- 10% lower thickness: 5.1 mm vs 5.7 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 74
- 500% higher charging: 120 W vs 20 W
- 317% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $566 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 13.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2752x2064 | 3408x2272 |
| 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 13-inch (M4) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Xiaomi XRING O3 |
| AnTuTu | 2,350,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700Top 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,400Top 3% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,290 mAh | 12,000 mAh+17% |
| Charging | 20 W | 120 W+500% |
| Endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 579 g+10% | 645 g |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm+10% | 5.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Unibody metal chassis |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 (DisplayPort input) |
Features
| Spec | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | iPadOS 17 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0 |
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