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Redmi Pad 2 Pro vs Apple iPad Air 5

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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Redmi Pad 2 Pro

Redmi Pad 2 Pro

  • Screen: 2560 x 1600 pixels at 249ppi; 16:10 aspect ratio.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • 12,000 mAh battery.
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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.
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Redmi Pad 2 Pro if you want a bigger 12,000 mAh battery, a larger 12.1-inch screen and an expandable storage up to 2TB. Choose the Apple iPad Air 5 if you want 4K video, a 12 MP selfie camera and a slimmer 6.1 mm body.

Display

Redmi Pad 2 Pro
2560 x 1600 pixels at 249ppi; 16:10 aspect ratio
Apple iPad Air 5
1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)

Performance

Redmi Pad 2 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor
Apple iPad Air 5
Apple M1 processor

Storage

Redmi Pad 2 Pro
UFS 2.2
Apple iPad Air 5
Up to 256 GB storage

Battery life

Redmi Pad 2 Pro
12,000 mAh battery
Apple iPad Air 5
7,600 mAh battery

Connections

Redmi Pad 2 Pro
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Apple iPad Air 5
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Pad 2 Pro

  • Bigger battery: 12,000 mAh (vs 7,600 mAh).
  • Larger 12.1-inch screen (vs 10.9-inch).
  • Expandable storage up to 2TB.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.0).
  • 120 Hz display.

Apple iPad Air 5

  • Higher video resolution: 4K (vs 1080p).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 12 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Slimmer: 6.1 mm thick (vs 7.5 mm).
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

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PriorityRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5
Display12.1-inch display, 120 Hz, 249 ppi10.9-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processorApple M1 processor
StorageStorage: UFS 2.2Up to 256 GB storage
Battery life12,000 mAh battery7,600 mAh battery
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
SoftwareXiaomi HyperOS 2 at launchiPadOS 15.4

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
BrandRedmiApple
ModelREDMI Pad 2 Pro family (Wi-Fi/5G configuration unverified)Apple iPad Air (2022)
ConnectivityWi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 capability; availability depends on region, network and applicable software updates; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4; USB: USB Type-C; USB 2.0No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.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: 5.0, A2DP, EDR; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
CamerasFront: 8MP, f/2.28No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Announced—2022, March 08
Status—Available. Released 2022, March 18
Models—A2588, A2589, A2591, iPad13,16, iPad13,17

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Dimensions279.80 x 181.65 x 7.5mm247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight—461 g (Wi-Fi) / 462 g (5G) (1.02 lb)
Build materials—Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features—Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Display12.1-inch display, measured diagonally as a full rectangle; viewable area is smaller10.9 inches, 359.2 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution2560 x 1600 pixels at 249ppi; 16:10 aspect ratio1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display featuresUp to 120Hz in supported applications; 500-nit typical / 600-nit HBM brightness; Dolby Vision and reading mode500 nits (typ)
Display protection—Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4Apple M1
CPUOcta-core: 1 Cortex-A720 at 2.7GHz, 3 Cortex-A720 at 2.4GHz, 4 Cortex-A520 at 1.8GHzOcta-core, 4 cores at 3.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 810Apple GPU (8-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Storage technologyUFS 2.2—
Expandable storageExpandable storage up to 2TB; expansion card sold separatelyNo
RAM—8GB
Storage—64GB, 256GB
Internal—64GB, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Front camera8MP, f/2.2812 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Front camera video1080p at 30fps1080p@30/60fps
Rear camera—12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Rear camera features—HDR
Rear camera video—4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera features—HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Battery12000mAh typical; actual runtime varies with usageLi-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh)
ChargingUp to 33W with compatible PD or Xiaomi charging equipment—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Operating systemXiaomi HyperOS 2 at launch; features and installed version depend on software and configurationiPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Network—GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIM—Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular version only)
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)
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, 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
SpecificationRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.45.0, A2DP, EDR
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 capability; availability depends on region, network and applicable software updatesWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
USBUSB Type-C; USB 2.0USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
NFC—No
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
Radio—No

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light / colour temperature sensors, electronic compass and Hall sensorFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Colors—Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Pad 2 ProApple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Loudspeakers—Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack—No

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Redmi Pad 2 Pro for Android, a larger battery and a larger screen; Apple iPad Air 5 combines iPadOS, a smaller screen and a slimmer build.

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