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Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro vs Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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01Selected Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro About 8.3 inch screen. Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. 5,078 mAh battery capacity. 19.3 Wh of stored energy. KSh 87,000In Stock Choose options	02 Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro About 144 Hz display refresh rate. About 11.2 inch screen. Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor. Storage: UFS 3.1 - 128GB only, UFS 4.1. 9,200 mAh battery capacity. KSh 87,000In Stock Choose options

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro if you want an eSIM (cellular model only) and a lighter build (293 g). Choose the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro if you want a bigger 9,200 mAh battery, a 50 MP main camera and a larger 11.2-inch screen.

Display

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro: About 8.3 inch screen
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: About 11.2 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro: Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) processor
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor

Capacity

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro: 5,078 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: 9,200 mAh battery capacity

Software

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro: Runs iPadOS 18, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: Runs Android 16, HyperOS 3

Connections

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro: Wi-Fi 6E support
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: Wi-Fi 7 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro

eSIM (cellular model only).
Lighter: 293 g (vs 485 g).
Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

Bigger battery: 9,200 mAh (vs 5,078 mAh).
Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 12 MP).
Larger 11.2-inch screen (vs 8.3-inch).
Brighter display: up to 800 nits (vs 500).
Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
Priority	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Display	8.3-inch LCD display, 327 ppi	11.2-inch LCD display, 144 Hz, 345 ppi
Performance	Apple A17 Pro processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
Memory	8 GB RAM	Up to 16 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 512 GB storage	Up to 512 GB storage
Battery life	5,078 mAh battery	9,200 mAh battery
Weight	293 g	485 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Software	iPadOS 18	Android 16

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Differences only

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Model	Apple iPad mini (2024)	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Announced	2024, October 15	2025, September 25
Status	Available. Released 2024, October 23	Available. Released 2025, September 25
Models	A2993, A2995, A2996, iPad16,1, iPad16,2	25097RP43G
Connectivity	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort	Mobile network: No cellular connectivity; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
Cameras	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)	Rear: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF; Front: 32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Dimensions	195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm (7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 in)	251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)
Weight	293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (10.34 oz)	485 g or 494 g (1.07 lb)
Build materials	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame	Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Additional body features	Stylus support	Stylus support (magnetic)

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Display	8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)	11.2 inches, 371.5 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)
Screen resolution	1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)	2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~345 ppi density)
Display protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	—
Display features	500 nits (typ)	68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Processor	Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)	Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU	Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)	Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)	Adreno 830

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
RAM	8GB	8GB, 12GB, 16GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage	No	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Storage technology	—	UFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.1

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Rear camera	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Front camera	12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)	32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
Rear camera features	Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama	Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR
Rear camera video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Front camera features	HDR	HDR
Front camera video	1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Battery	Li-Ion 5078 mAh (19.3 Wh)	9200 mAh
Charging	—	67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 22.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Operating system	iPadOS 18, upgradable to iPadOS 27	Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)	No cellular connectivity
SIM	eSIM (cellular model only)	No
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)	Not applicable
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)	—
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2995 (cellular version only)	—
Additional network details	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2996 (cellular version only)	—
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - A2995, A2996 (cellular version only)	—
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only	—
GPRS	—	—
EDGE	—	—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP	5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort	USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
Infrared port	—	Yes

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors	Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight	Pine Green, Blue, Gray

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No
Audio features	—	24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Energy	Class E	—
Battery	67:00h endurance, 1000 cycles	—
Free fall	Class D (52 falls)	—
Repairability	Class C	—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Loudspeaker	—	-22.7 LUFS (Excellent)
Battery	—	Active use score 13:39h

Similarities

Both have LCD displays.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both offer up to 512 GB of storage.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro for Android, a larger battery and a larger screen; Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro combines iPadOS, a smaller screen and a lighter build.

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