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Apple iPad mini (2024) vs Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro

What iPad mini (2024) does better (8) and where Pad 7 Pro wins (17) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad mini (2024)
Apple · 2024iPad mini (2024)
6.6Score
8 advantages≈ $650
vs
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
Xiaomi · 2024Pad 7 Pro
8.4Score
17 advantages≈ $540
Higher score
5.8Display8.7
8.3Performance8.4
3.4Battery6.8
6.4Memory & storage7.2
8.8Features8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad mini (2024)Pad 7 Pro
134.8 × 195.46.3173.4 × 251.26.2
iPad mini (2024)Pad 7 ProDifference
Height195.4 mm251.2 mm−55.8 mm
Width134.8 mm173.4 mm−38.6 mm
Thickness6.3 mm6.2 mm+0.1 mm
Weight293 g500 g−207 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad mini (2024) better than Pad 7 Pro?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)7,397 vs 4,947+50%
  2. Cellular (LTE)Yes · Pad 7 Pro: No
  3. 5GYes · Pad 7 Pro: No
  4. Weight293 g vs 500 g+71%
  5. CPU frequency3.78 GHz vs 3 GHz+26%
  6. eSIMYes · Pad 7 Pro: No
  7. GPSYes · Pad 7 Pro: No
  8. Process3 nm vs 4 nm+33%

Why is Pad 7 Pro better than iPad mini (2024)?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 144 Hz2.4×
  2. Battery capacity5,078 mAh vs 8,850 mAh+74%
  3. Wired charging20 W vs 67 W3.4×
  4. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  5. Screen size8.3″ vs 11.2″+35%
  6. AnTuTu score1,788,962 vs 1,880,949+5%
  7. Peak brightness500 nits vs 800 nits+60%
  8. Measured brightness508 nits vs 760 nits+50%
  9. Rear camera12 MP vs 50 MP4.2×
  10. Front camera12 MP vs 32 MP2.7×
  11. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
  12. Pixel density327 ppi vs 345 ppi+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Pad 7 ProXiaomi Pad 7 Pro≈ $5408.4
Design
Weight293 g500 g
Thickness6.3 mm6.2 mm
Height195.4 mm251.2 mm
Width134.8 mm173.4 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
ColoursSpace Gray, Blue, Purple, StarlightGray, Blue, Green
Display
Screen size8.3″11.2″
PanelLiquid Retina IPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,488 px2,136 px
Resolution (long side)2,266 px3,200 px
Pixel density327 ppi345 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits800 nits
Measured brightness508 nits760 nits
Screen-to-body ratio77.4%85.3%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetApple A17 ProQualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Chip makerAppleQualcomm
Process3 nm4 nm
CPU cores68
CPU frequency3.78 GHz3 GHz
GPUApple GPUAdreno 735
AnTuTu score1,788,9621,880,949
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)7,3974,947
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,078 mAh8,850 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Active use (test)—10.2 h
Wired charging20 W67 W
Charged in 30 min—60%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesNo
5GYesNo
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.13.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)YesYes
NFCNoNo
GPSYesNo
Satellite navigationGLONASS—
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness—-25.3 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorSide / power buttonSide / power button
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP50 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiPadOS 18Android 15
PlatformiPadOSAndroid
Interface—HyperOS 2
EU label
Energy classE—
Battery charge cycles1,000—
Endurance per cycle67 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classD—
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