Xiaomi Poco Pad M1 12.1" 2025, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 8GB, 256GB, Blue
Xiaomi
59 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 2025, 12GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Black
Apple
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Xiaomi Poco Pad M1 12.1" 2025, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 8GB, 256GB, Blue
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 2025, 12GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Black
85 out of 100 high confidence 35 reviews
The iPad Pro M5 is widely praised for its blazing speed, stunning OLED display, and excellent camera and sound quality. Many users find it a capable laptop replacement for travel and light work, especially with the new keyboard. However, a few concerns include battery drain on open-box units, confusion over the lack of a home button, and one instance of missing plastic wrap suggesting a possible opened box. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile device that excels in performance and portability.
Pros
- Blazing fast M5 processor
- Stunning OLED display
- Excellent camera quality
- Great sound quality
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Battery drain on open-box units
- Missing plastic wrap on some units
- No home button causes confusion
- Keyboard from M4 not compatible
- Some units may be opened box
Performance speed 12
Display quality 8
Camera quality 5
Sound quality 3
Battery life 4
Portability 5
Scores
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Specifications
| Xiaomi Poco Pad M1 12.1" | Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.1" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2420 px |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | — | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.44 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 31 Wh★ |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Xiaomi Poco Pad M1 12.1" 2025, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 8GB, 256GB, Blue
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reading battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong screen (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 2025, 12GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Black
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Xiaomi Poco Pad M1 12.1" 2025, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 8GB, 256GB, Blue
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 2025, 12GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11" M5
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.
