Xiaomi Poco Pad 12.1" 2509ARPBDG Blue 2025
Xiaomi
51 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025
Apple
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Xiaomi Poco Pad 12.1" 2509ARPBDG | Apple iPad Air 13" M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 | Apple M3 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU* | X1 | Apple (9-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.1" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2732 px★ |
| Panel | — | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | — | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.51 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Battery | — | 37 Wh★ |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Xiaomi Poco Pad 12.1" 2509ARPBDG Blue 2025
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (75th percentile)
- Strong ram (68th percentile)
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Xiaomi Poco Pad 12.1" 2509ARPBDG Blue 20250.189score per dollar
vs
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 20250.127score per dollar
Xiaomi Poco Pad 12.1" 2509ARPBDG Blue 2025 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 13" M3
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.