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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 vs Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025

  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Apple M5 processor.
  • 8,160 mAh battery capacity.
  • Runs iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27.
KSh 154,000In Stock
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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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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro runs Android, has a bigger battery (9,200 mAh) and a larger 11.2-inch, sharper screen, scrolls more smoothly (144 Hz) and has a higher-resolution main camera (50 MP) and sharper selfies (32 MP), while the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 runs iPadOS, has a brighter OLED screen, is lighter (444 g) and slimmer and offers video output to a monitor over USB-C.

Refresh

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
About 120 Hz display refresh rate
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
About 144 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
About 11 inch screen
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
About 11.2 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Apple M5 processor
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor

Capacity

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
8,160 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
9,200 mAh battery capacity

Software

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Runs iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Runs Android 16, HyperOS 3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Brighter display: up to 1,600 nits (vs 800).
  • eSIM - cellular model only.
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
  • Lighter: 444 g (vs 485 g).
  • Slimmer: 5.3 mm thick (vs 5.8 mm).

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

  • Bigger battery: 9,200 mAh (vs 8,160 mAh).
  • Smoother 144 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
  • Sharper screen: 345 ppi (vs 267 ppi).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 12 MP).
  • Larger 11.2-inch screen (vs 11-inch).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 32 MP (vs 12 MP).

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PriorityApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Display11-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 267 ppi11.2-inch LCD display, 144 Hz, 345 ppi
PerformanceApple M5 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
StorageUp to 2 TB storageUp to 512 GB storage
Battery life8,160 mAh battery9,200 mAh battery
Weight444 g485 g
Charging50% in 30 min67 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
BrandAppleXiaomi
ModelApple iPad Pro 11 (2025)Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Announced2025, October 162025, September 25
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, October 22Available. Released 2025, September 25
ModelsA3357, A3358, A3359, iPad17,1, iPad17,225097RP43G
SAR1.19 W/kg (body)—
SAR EU1.50 W/kg (body)—
ConnectivityMobile 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/7, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR; USB: USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connectorMobile 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
CamerasRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth); Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 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
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Dimensions249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm (9.83 x 6.99 x 0.21 in)251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)
Weight444 g (Wi-Fi), 446 g (5G) (1.03 lb)485 g or 494 g (1.07 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frameGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Additional body featuresStylus supportStylus support (magnetic)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Display11.0 inches, 364.8 cm2 (~82.3% screen-to-body ratio); Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak)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 resolution1668 x 2420 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~267 ppi density)2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~345 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
Display features120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak); Antireflective coating Nano-texture display glass option on 1TB and 2TB models68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
ProcessorApple M5Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU9-core (3 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 256/512GB models 10-core (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 1/2TB modelsOcta-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUApple GPU (10-core graphics)Adreno 830

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
RAM12GB, 16GB8GB, 12GB, 16GB
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM128GB 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
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Front camera12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
Rear camera featuresQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDRColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes (4K, 1080p)4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Front camera featuresFace detection, HDR, panoramaHDR
Front camera video1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
BatteryLi-Po 8160 mAh9200 mAh
Charging50% in 30 min67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 22.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Operating systemiPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)No cellular connectivity
SIMeSIM - cellular model onlyNo
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model onlyNot applicable
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - cellular model only—
4G bands1, 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 - A3358 - cellular model only—
Additional network details1, 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 - A3359 - cellular model only—
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3358, A3359 - cellular model only—
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only—
GPRS——
EDGE——

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)No
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
Infrared port—Yes

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsSilver, Space BlackPine Green, Blue, Gray

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
EnergyClass G—
Battery71:00h endurance, 1000 cycles—
Free fallClass E (47 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Loudspeaker—-22.7 LUFS (Excellent)
Battery—Active use score 13:39h

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (11 and 11.2 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro if you want Android and a bigger battery, or the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 if you would rather have iPadOS and a brighter OLED screen.

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