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Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 vs Xiaomi Pad 8

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01Selected Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 About 11 inch screen. Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor. 6 GB RAM in this version. 28.93 Wh of stored energy. 45 W rated wired charging power. KSh 66,000In Stock Choose options	02 Xiaomi Pad 8 About 144 Hz display refresh rate. About 11.2 inch screen. Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) processor. Storage: UFS 3.1 - 128GB only, UFS 4.1. 9,200 mAh battery capacity. KSh 60,000In Stock Choose options

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 if you want an eSIM (cellular model only), a 12 MP selfie camera and 4K recording at up to 60 fps. Choose the Xiaomi Pad 8 if you want more memory (12 GB RAM), a sharper 344 ppi screen and a larger 11.2-inch screen.

Display

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: About 11 inch screen
Xiaomi Pad 8: About 11.2 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor
Xiaomi Pad 8: Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) processor

Software

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: Runs iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Xiaomi Pad 8: Runs Android 16, HyperOS 3

Connections

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: Wi-Fi 6 support
Xiaomi Pad 8: Wi-Fi 7 support

Memory

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: 6 GB RAM
Xiaomi Pad 8: Up to 12 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025

eSIM (cellular model only).
Higher-resolution selfie camera: 12 MP (vs 8 MP).
Higher frame rates for 4K recording: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).
Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Xiaomi Pad 8

More memory: up to 12 GB RAM (vs 6 GB).
Sharper screen: 344 ppi (vs 264 ppi).
Larger 11.2-inch screen (vs 11-inch).
Brighter display: up to 800 nits (vs 500).
Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6).
Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

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Priority	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
Display	11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi	11.2-inch LCD display, 144 Hz, 344 ppi
Performance	Apple A16 Bionic processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor
Memory	6 GB RAM	Up to 12 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 512 GB storage	Up to 256 GB storage
Battery life	Li-Po (28.93 Wh)	9,200 mAh battery
Weight	477 g	485 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Software	iPadOS 18.3.2	Android 16
Charging	45 W wired charging	45 W wired charging
Battery capacity	28.93 Wh battery	9,200 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Model	Apple iPad (2025)	Xiaomi Pad 8
Announced	2025, March 04	2025, September 25
Status	Available. Released 2025, March 12	Available. Released 2025, September 25
Models	A3355, A3356, A3354, ipad15,7, ipad15,8	25091RP04G
SAR	1.19 W/kg (body)	—
SAR EU	1.47 W/kg (body)	0.99 W/kg (body)
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/6, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, EDR, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector	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, LHDC 5; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
Cameras	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)	Rear: 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF; Front: 8 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
Dimensions	248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm (9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in)	251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)
Weight	477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb)	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 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
Display	11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)	11.2 inches, 373.7 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)
Screen resolution	1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)	2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~344 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 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
Processor	Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)	Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPU	5-core	Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)	Adreno 825

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
RAM	6GB	8GB, 12GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	No	No
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Storage technology	—	UFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.1

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
Rear camera	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front camera	12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)	8 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Rear camera features	HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR
Rear camera video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 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 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
Battery	Li-Po (28.93 Wh)	9200 mAh
Charging	45W wired, PD	45W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 22.5 reverse wireless charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
Operating system	iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27	Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
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 - A3355 (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 - A3356 (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/Sub6 - A3355, A3356 (cellular version only)	—
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only	—
GPRS	—	—
EDGE	—	—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, EDR, LE	5.4, LHDC 5
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector	USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
Infrared port	—	Yes

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
Sensors	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors	Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow	Black, Blue, Green

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
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

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
Performance	AnTuTu: 1414489 (v10) GeekBench: 6157 (v6) 3DMark: 2604 (Wild Life Extreme)	—
Display	466 nits max brightness (measured)	—
Loudspeaker	-28.8 LUFS (Average)	—
Battery	Active use score 9:26h	—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Xiaomi Pad 8
Energy	Class G	—
Battery	67:00h endurance, 1000 cycles	—
Free fall	Class E	—
Repairability	Class C	—

Similarities

Both have LCD displays.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both have similar screen sizes (11 and 11.2 inches).
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose Xiaomi Pad 8 for Android, a larger screen and more memory; Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 combines iPadOS, a smaller screen and an eSIM.

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