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Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 vs Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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01Selected Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 462 g. 10.86 inch screen. Apple M2 processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. Runs iPadOS. KSh 75,000Out of Stock	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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Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)KSh 78,000

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)KSh 82,000

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GKSh 87,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusKSh 66,000

Xiaomi Pad 8KSh 60,000

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GKSh 59,000

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro if you want a sharper 345 ppi screen, a 50 MP main camera and a larger 11.2-inch screen. Choose the Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 if you prefer Apple M2 and iPadOS.

Display

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2: 10.86 inch screen
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: About 11.2 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2: Apple M2 processor
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor

Software

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2: Runs iPadOS
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: Runs Android 16, HyperOS 3

Connections

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2: Wi-Fi 6E support
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: Wi-Fi 7 support

Memory

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2: 8 GB RAM
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro: Up to 16 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2

Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

Sharper screen: 345 ppi (vs 264 ppi).
Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 12 MP).
Larger 11.2-inch screen (vs 11-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 Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Display	11-inch display, 264 ppi	11.2-inch LCD display, 144 Hz, 345 ppi
Performance	Apple M2 processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
Memory	8 GB RAM	Up to 16 GB RAM
Battery life	Up to 10 hours per charge	9,200 mAh battery
Weight	462 g	485 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Software	iPadOS	Android 16
Battery capacity	28.93 Wh battery	9,200 mAh battery
Charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer	67 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Model	iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024)	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Announced	2024	2025, September 25
Connectivity	Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3; USB: USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10GbpsNo verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.	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: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.	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
Status	—	Available. Released 2025, September 25
Models	—	25097RP43G

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Dimensions	247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1mm	251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)
Weight	462g (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular)	485 g or 494 g (1.07 lb)
Build materials	—	Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Additional body features	—	Stylus support (magnetic)

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Display	11-inch marketed size; 10.86 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area	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	2360 x 1640 pixels at 264ppi	2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~345 ppi density)
Display protection	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating	—
Display features	Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 500 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover	68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Processor	Apple M2	Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU	8 cores: 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores	Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU	9-core GPU	Adreno 830

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
RAM	8GB	8GB, 12GB, 16GB
Storage	—	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technology	—	UFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.1
Expandable storage	—	No
Internal	—	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Rear camera	12MP wide camera, f/1.8	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Front camera	Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0	32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
Rear camera features	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom	Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR
Rear camera video	4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Front camera features	Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash	HDR
Front camera video	1080p at up to 60fps	1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Battery	28.93Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing/video, or up to 9 hours of cellular browsing on cellular models. Runtime varies with settings, usage and network.	9200 mAh
Charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer	67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 22.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Operating system	iPadOS	Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Network	—	No cellular connectivity
SIM	—	No
2G bands	—	Not applicable
3G bands	—	—
GPRS	—	—
EDGE	—	—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS	No
USB	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps	USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
NFC	—	No
Radio	—	No
Infrared port	—	Yes

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Sensors	Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors	—	Pine Green, Blue, Gray

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Loudspeakers	Landscape stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jack	—	No
Audio features	—	24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Loudspeaker	—	-22.7 LUFS (Excellent)
Battery	—	Active use score 13:39h

Similarities

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.
Both use 60fps (rear camera video).

In summary

Choose Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro for Android and a larger, sharper screen; Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 combines iPadOS and a smaller screen.

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