iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
73.3Performance46.7
81.8Display79.8
53.4Battery73.6
77.4Portability69.8
74.4Features100
5 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)6 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) scores 72 against 70.6 for Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) edges ahead in performance and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 70
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 12% lower thickness: 5.1 mm vs 5.8 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 74
- 317% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $566 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″+4% | 12.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2752x2064 | 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 13-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,209 mAh | 11,000 mAh+8% |
| Charging | 60 W | 67 W+12% |
| Endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 579 g | 580 g |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm+12% | 5.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | iPadOS 26 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
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