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Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro vs Apple iPad Air 5

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Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

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
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Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)

  • About 10.9 inch screen.
  • Apple M1 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 7,600 mAh battery capacity.
  • 28.6 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 82,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro if you want a bigger 9,200 mAh battery, a sharper 345 ppi screen and a 50 MP main camera. Choose the Apple iPad Air 5 if you want Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular version only) and a lighter build (461 g).

Display

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
About 11.2 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 5
About 10.9 inch screen

Performance

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor
Apple iPad Air 5
Apple M1 processor

Capacity

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
9,200 mAh battery capacity
Apple iPad Air 5
7,600 mAh battery capacity

Software

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Runs Android 16, HyperOS 3
Apple iPad Air 5
Runs iPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Connections

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Wi-Fi 7 support
Apple iPad Air 5
Wi-Fi 6 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

  • Bigger battery: 9,200 mAh (vs 7,600 mAh).
  • Sharper screen: 345 ppi (vs 264 ppi).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 12 MP).
  • Larger 11.2-inch screen (vs 10.9-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 800 nits (vs 500).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6).

Apple iPad Air 5

  • Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular version only).
  • Lighter: 461 g (vs 485 g).
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

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PriorityXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5
Display11.2-inch LCD display, 144 Hz, 345 ppi10.9-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processorApple M1 processor
MemoryUp to 16 GB RAM8 GB RAM
StorageUp to 512 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery life9,200 mAh battery7,600 mAh battery
Weight485 g461 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
BrandXiaomiApple
ModelXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air (2022)
Announced2025, September 252022, March 08
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, September 25Available. Released 2022, March 18
Models25097RP43GA2588, A2589, A2591, iPad13,16, iPad13,17
ConnectivityMobile 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 connectorMobile 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: 5.0, A2DP, EDR; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
CamerasRear: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF; Front: 32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µmRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Dimensions251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight485 g or 494 g (1.07 lb)461 g (Wi-Fi) / 462 g (5G) (1.02 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum backGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body featuresStylus support (magnetic)Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Display11.2 inches, 371.5 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)10.9 inches, 359.2 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~345 ppi density)1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display features68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)500 nits (typ)
Display protection—Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
ProcessorQualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Apple M1
CPUOcta-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)Octa-core, 4 cores at 3.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 830Apple GPU (8-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
RAM8GB, 12GB, 16GB8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB64GB, 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.1—
Expandable storageNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM64GB, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front camera32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera featuresColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDRHDR
Rear camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30/60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Battery9200 mAhLi-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh)
Charging67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 22.5W reverse wired—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Operating systemAndroid 16, HyperOS 3iPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
NetworkNo cellular connectivityGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIMNoNano-SIM + eSIM (cellular version only)
2G bandsNot applicableGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)
GPRS——
EDGE——
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, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2589 (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, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2591 (cellular version only)
5G bands—1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2589, A2591 (cellular version only)
Speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G (cellular version only)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 55.0, A2DP, EDR
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningNoGPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, accessory connectorUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
Infrared portYes—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
ColorsPine Green, Blue, GraySpace Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Loudspeaker-22.7 LUFS (Excellent)—
BatteryActive use score 13:39h—

Similarities

  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use cm2 (display).

In summary

Choose Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro for Android, a larger battery and a larger screen; Apple iPad Air 5 combines iPadOS, a smaller screen and a lighter build.

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