Apple
Device summary
Xiaomi
Pad 8
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $999 | — |
| Display size | 11-inch | 11.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 177.5 mm × 249.7 mm × 5.3 mm | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 444 g | 485 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 2420 × 1668 | 3200 × 2136 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 800 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M5 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| CPU | 9-core CPU | 1× X4 @ 3.2 GHz + 3× A720 @ 3.0 GHz + 2× A720 @ 2.8 GHz + 2× A720 @ 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | Adreno 825 |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 · PDAF |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Front · 8 MP · ƒ/2.28 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 45 W |
| Charging standard | — | 45W turbo charging |
| Typical capacity | — | 9200 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| NFC | No | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | None published | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $999 | — |
| Display size | 11-inch | 11.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 177.5 mm × 249.7 mm × 5.3 mm | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 444 g | 485 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 2420 × 1668 | 3200 × 2136 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 800 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M5 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| CPU | 9-core CPU | 1× X4 @ 3.2 GHz + 3× A720 @ 3.0 GHz + 2× A720 @ 2.8 GHz + 2× A720 @ 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | Adreno 825 |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 · PDAF |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Front · 8 MP · ƒ/2.28 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 45 W |
| Charging standard | — | 45W turbo charging |
| Typical capacity | — | 9200 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| NFC | No | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | None published | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
iPad Pro 11 M5
41 g lighter
Width
iPad Pro 11 M5
4.1 mm wider
Height
Pad 8
1.5 mm taller · minor difference
Thickness
iPad Pro 11 M5
0.5 mm thinner · minor difference
iPad Pro 11 M5 vs Pad 8 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
iPad Pro 11 M5
Strengths
- Class-leading tandem OLED display in a truly portable 11-inch body
- M5 performance, 12GB base RAM, and PCIe 5.0 storage headroom for pro creative apps
- Full Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard compatibility without rebuying accessories
Compromises
- Near-identical to M4 for most daily tasks, weakening in-generation upgrade value
- iPadOS still limits some professional workflows
- Accessory stack pushes total cost very high
Pad 8
Strengths
- Complete mid-tier package with 3.2K 144Hz LCD, stylus, and 67W charging
- Thinner 485 g body improves daily carry versus Pad 7
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 strong for productivity without Pro pricing
Compromises
- Incremental over Pad 7 for satisfied owners debating 2026 upgrade math
- No fingerprint sensor — face unlock and PIN only
- LCD less cinematic than OLED tablets; long-term data still thin