Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 Space Gray 2021

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 Space Gray 2021

Apple
71 Overall Score
vs
Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Gray 2025

Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Gray 2025

Xiaomi
77 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 Space Gray 2021

82 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The iPad Pro receives mostly positive feedback for its value, especially the 120Hz screen and Face ID. Some users received units with minor scratches or incorrect chargers, but overall the battery life and performance are praised. A few buyers were pleasantly surprised to get a brand-new sealed unit despite ordering refurbished.

Pros
  • 120Hz screen smoothness
  • Face ID convenience
  • Great battery life
  • Excellent value for price
  • Brand-new unit on refurb order
Cons
  • Incorrect charger provided
  • Minor scratches on screen/back
  • Gouge on corner of unit
  • Generic brown box packaging
  • No headphone jack
👍 Screen quality 3
👍 Battery life 3
👍 Value for money 4
🤔 Cosmetic condition 3
👎 Charging accessories 2
👎 Packaging 1

Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Gray 2025

88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Xiaomi Pad is widely praised for its excellent value, smooth performance, and vibrant display. Users highlight the fast 144Hz refresh rate, good battery life, and premium build quality. A few note that the auto refresh rate can slow the tablet and that competitors like the Honor Magic Pad 2 offer more for the price, but overall sentiment is very positive.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Smooth 144Hz display
  • Good battery life
  • Premium build quality
  • Fast charging with included 45W charger
Cons
  • Auto refresh rate can slow tablet
  • Competitors offer more for the price
  • No latest Snapdragon CPU
  • Slow charging without proper adapter
  • No OS updates from Xiaomi
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Performance 5
👍 Battery life 3
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Audio quality 2

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
73
Xiaomi
79
Art Design
Apple
78
Xiaomi
75
Reading
Apple
65
Xiaomi
77
Productivity
Apple
74
Xiaomi
62
Student
Apple
70
Xiaomi
66
Business
Apple
65
Xiaomi
60

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG
Processor
CPUApple M1 ★2800 MHz
CPU Multi-Core Score
14,127
No data
Cores88
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size12.9"11.2"
Resolution2732 px3200 px★
PanelLiquid Retina XDRLCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness—800 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C11
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil (2nd generation)—
Fingerprint Reader✗—
Face Unlock✓★—
Physical
Weight0.68 kg0.45 kg★
OSiPadOSAndroid 14

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 Space Gray 2021

  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average battery (30th percentile)

Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Gray 2025

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile

Pricing

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 Space Gray 2021

Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Gray 2025

Verdict

★ Winner: Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG

Scores 77 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivity

Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Better at:

ReadingEntertainment

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