Apple iPad 9th gen (2021) vs Xiaomi Pad 5 video comparison

14 October 2021
Watch our detailed video comparison to find out.

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HaterzSuckkkkk, 15 Oct 2021Well gsma seems to be pretty biased then. The only part ... moreIf gsmarena is so biased then why are you on this site?

    Hello Life, 15 Oct 2021Paper benchmarks count. Not now but in next 2 years it will... more
    You still haven't mentioned any applications where that power is utilized...
    effectively confirming all that performance to be on paper.

    Your previous iPhones with a12 and a13 chip still can't do basic things because of handicapped ios software. Hardware is only one piece of the puzzle.
    Just throwing raw processor power doesn't make experience better when the OS is so bad that it can't put all that raw power to use.

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      • Anonymous
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      • 16 Oct 2021

      HaterzSuckkkkk, 15 Oct 2021Well gsma seems to be pretty biased then. The only part ... moreWhy are you here then?

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        • Anonymous
        • Dpc
        • 16 Oct 2021

        HaterzSuckkkkk, 15 Oct 2021Well gsma seems to be pretty biased then. The only part ... moreWe trust Gsmarena and they said mi Pad was winner because it outperformed iPad everywhere.
        IPad is simply not good

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          • Anonymous
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          • 15 Oct 2021

          HaterzSuckkkkk, 15 Oct 2021Well gsma seems to be pretty biased then. The only part ... moreXiaomi pad 5 is much better in some basic things. More modern design. Laminated higher quality 120hz display. 4 speakers with higher quality.

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            • Anonymous
            • 0cJ
            • 15 Oct 2021

            4x3 ratio works better on a tablet. Android uses 16x9 mostly because those are cheaper pannels. I like MIUI since it's basically an iOS skin for Android, but iOS is more stable and reliable. There is no reason to buy anything other than an iPad, yet.

              Anonymous, 15 Oct 2021Thats not what Gsmarena said. They wholeheartedly crowed Xi... moreWell gsma seems to be pretty biased then.

              The only part that the pad 5 was better was in the 120hz refresh rate. Cameras on a tablet do not matter. Same IPS LCD display. Chipsets are same speed. Both don't come with LTE or 5G. And the iPad is $329 while the pad 5 is 350 euros. And the iPad delivers the superior software experience.

              Tell me, how is the pad 5 superior?

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                • Anonymous
                • TLP
                • 15 Oct 2021

                Anonymous, 15 Oct 2021There are three apps, Documents, Notability and Lumafusion ... morewow iwork isn't dead yet that's surprising

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                  • Anonymous
                  • TLP
                  • 15 Oct 2021

                  the only good Android tablet is the galaxy tab series

                  matepad, xiaomi pad = pathetic ipad knockoff and horrible software and no updates

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                    • Anonymous
                    • mnQ
                    • 15 Oct 2021

                    James.D, 15 Oct 2021the Apple Pencil is better than the Xiaomi Smart Pen but th... moreIt's hardly 5-10% better as confirmed by various people

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                      • 15 Oct 2021

                      Hello Life, 15 Oct 2021You only say one side of the coin... what about better soft... more"Yes ipad has only 2 speakers, but have you ever heard it in person? They are excellent in quality"

                      But not as good as the one inside Xiaomi. Gsmarena clearly mentioned it.

                      IPad 10.2 lags behind in specs on paper and on the real world in those respective departments.

                      Mi Pad got better battery life with same sized capacity.
                      Mi Pad 5 pro fast charging solution is indeed faster.
                      The 13mp camera is not just specs, it blows the mediocre 8mp camera of IPad

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                        • 15 Oct 2021

                        Hello Life, 15 Oct 2021Paper benchmarks count. Not now but in next 2 years it will... moreSnapdragon 860/870 is good enough to give great experience 5+ years down the line.

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                          • 15 Oct 2021

                          HaterzSuckkkkk, 15 Oct 2021Easy victory for apple here. The xiaomi pad 5 is literal... moreThats not what Gsmarena said. They wholeheartedly crowed Xiaomi the winner of the comparison unless you have a some sick compulsion to use apple software.
                          Android will now dominate smartphones as well as tablets.
                          Takes that L

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                            • 15 Oct 2021

                            If both are nearly same price, I would definitely recommend ipad, that's sure

                              Android--Master, 14 Oct 2021Easy ✌victory for Android there... Xiaomi taking over the m... moreEasy victory for apple here.

                              The xiaomi pad 5 is literally a elongated phone. Not a single hint of app support for tablets.

                              And who cares about taking photos with their tablet?

                                ABD Media, 14 Oct 2021In what real world application?? Paper Benchmarks don'... morePaper benchmarks count. Not now but in next 2 years it will. Specially when you will still get optimization updates along with more powerful chipset. lets look at 2018. Tab s4 and ipad pro with A12X. Both launched at nearly same price in my country. Tab S4 not only didn't receive latest software. It also lags a lot. Even phones worth 150USD with mediatek 800 runs faster than that flagship tablet. can you say the same about Ipad pro 2018? Forget 2018.. even the 2021 flagships will struggle against it.

                                  Berserker, 14 Oct 2021ipad 9 it's like a dacia with 500hp engine while pad 5... moreYou only say one side of the coin... what about better software with apps dedicated for large display, what about the most practical fingerprint sensor, what about headphone jack? Last, what about updates? Even 7 year old ipad air 2 is receiving major and minor updates.. Yes ipad doesn't have laminated display.. but it has very good LCD. And if you break replacing the digitizer is only 20 dollars. Only problem I have ever faced is reflection, that too out in sun. Otherwise it has excellent viewing angles, contrast, brightness and zero backlight bleed, as expected of apple. Yes ipad has only 2 speakers, but have you ever heard it in person? They are excellent in quality. Last, do you know, Apple still uses Wolfson DACs in their ipads? the headphone jack is powerful enough to drive M50X. You guys only look at specs and judge it all.. but real life experience is totally different when you use something that is perfected to maximum

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                                    • 15 Oct 2021

                                    120hz vs 60hz

                                      YUKI93, 15 Oct 2021Personally, for me, I still find the previous 8th gen iPad ... moreI think it's great we have this Xiaomi alternative.
                                      Samsung has been alone in the high-end Android tablet scene, ever since ASUS left the scene. To be frank, Android Tablets were in their high-point during Android 4.0-4.2, or between the years of 2012-2013.

                                      I blame mostly Google. They pulled support for tablets, because they were focused on the newest trend "phablets". They transformed Android Operating System towards a phone-only position, with tablets as an optional after-thought. And their Nexus Tablets had big compromises in one way or another.

                                      Apple just went from strength to strength when it came to their iPads. First as powerful oversized phones when they created the market, then into it's own thing. iPads can and do run iPhone Apps, however, they actually prioritise iPad Apps. And there's a big difference with some of those Apps, not just in the UI but also due to how the iPadOS responds to it. You get more power to access, it is not the same "race-to-idle" processing you see on the iPhone. Their products deserve our criticism as much as our praise.

                                      Honestly, if someone asks me which tablet to buy, I would usually ask them what they need it for:
                                      A) You want something to do your work on?
                                      Get a Windows 10 tablet, supports proper Browsers and your Programs. One that particularly has a detachable keyboard, or better yet get a laptop with a 360' hinge and touchscreen.
                                      B) Too expensive... So you want something for the children?
                                      Get a No-Name tablet for USD $150 from Walmart (or equivalent in your country).
                                      C) Too flimsy... You want something better quality and support?
                                      The iPad is unmatched when it comes to customer support, hardware support, OS support, third-party software support, and accessory support. It can't do many things, but it does a lot, and the things it can do, it does them brilliantly (except Camera, Phone calls, etc etc).

                                        Personally, for me, I still find the previous 8th gen iPad 10.2 (2020) 128GB with A12 Bionic chipset a worthy buy if you don't care about the new front camera. While the Xiaomi Pad 5 tries to scream good value, I recently discovered secondhand Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, still under warranty, for the same price as the Pad 5 6/256. With a more powerful Snapdragon 865+ chipset and guaranteed three major OS update alongside cellular connectivity support and Samsung DeX capability, it's really hard for me to recommend the Xiaomi.

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