How do the scores compare?

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) scores 72/100 overall; Xiaomi Pad 6 scores 56.6/100. iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) wins 7 individual spec rows, Xiaomi Pad 6 wins 5.

What are the main differences between the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) and the Xiaomi Pad 6?

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) advantages: Stronger performance score: 73 vs 38; Stronger display score: 82 vs 69; Stronger features score: 74 vs 67; 191% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 550 nits; 100% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 6 GB. Xiaomi Pad 6 advantages: 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz; 20% higher endurance: 12 h vs 10 h; 17% higher Pixel density: 309 ppi vs 264 ppi; 15% lower weight: 490 g vs 579 g; Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,299.

Which is cheaper: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) or Xiaomi Pad 6?

Xiaomi Pad 6 launched cheaper at $399, versus $1,299 for the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5).

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) vs Xiaomi Pad 6

WINNER

Apple

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

$1,299

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Pad 6

$399

73.3Performance38.4

81.8Display68.7

53.4Battery51

77.4Portability76.3

74.4Features67.2

7 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)5 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 6

InnoReviews verdict

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) wins this tablet face-off, 72 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and display (+13). Xiaomi Pad 6 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 13-inch (M5)

Stronger performance score: 73 vs 38
Stronger display score: 82 vs 69
Stronger features score: 74 vs 67
191% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 550 nits
100% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 6 GB

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 6

20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
20% higher endurance: 12 h vs 10 h
17% higher Pixel density: 309 ppi vs 264 ppi
15% lower weight: 490 g vs 579 g
Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,299

Display

Display comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Xiaomi Pad 6
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Xiaomi Pad 6
Screen size	13 ″+18%	11 ″
Panel type	Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR)	IPS LCD
Resolution	2752x2064	2880x1800
Pixel density	264 ppi	309 ppi+17%
Refresh rate	120 Hz	144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness	1,600 nits+191%	550 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Xiaomi Pad 6
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Xiaomi Pad 6
Chipset	Apple M5	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu	—	700,000
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,040Bottom 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	3,050Bottom 32%
RAM	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Storage options	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB	128GB / 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Xiaomi Pad 6
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Xiaomi Pad 6
Capacity	10,209 mAh+15%	8,840 mAh
Charging	60 W+82%	33 W
Endurance	10 h	12 h+20%

Design

Design comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Xiaomi Pad 6
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Xiaomi Pad 6
Weight	579 g	490 g+15%
Thickness	5.1 mm+22%	6.5 mm
Material	Aluminum	Aluminum unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Xiaomi Pad 6
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Xiaomi Pad 6
Rear camera	12 MP	13 MP+8%
Front camera	12 MP+50%	8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Xiaomi Pad 6
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Xiaomi Pad 6
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	6	5.2
Cellular	5G optional	Wi-Fi only
USB	USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4)	USB-C 3.2 Gen 1

Features

Features comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Xiaomi Pad 6
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Xiaomi Pad 6
Stylus	Apple Pencil Pro	Xiaomi Smart Pen (2nd gen)
Keyboard support	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Quad	Quad (Dolby Atmos)
Operating system	iPadOS 26	Android 13 (MIUI 14 for Pad)

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