Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) vs Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) and Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 is the cheaper of the two at $699 versus $999, a difference of about $300. The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) stands out for m5 chip with 3.5x ai performance vs m4, while Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 is praised for flagship snapdragon 8 gen 2 performance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) if…
- →M5 chip with 3.5x AI performance vs M4
- →Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display
- →Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip, C1X modem for cellular
Buy the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 if…
- →Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
- →Large 12.4-inch 3K 144Hz display
- →Very fast 120W wired and 50W wireless charging
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025)
Pros
- M5 chip with 3.5x AI performance vs M4
- Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display
- Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip, C1X modem for cellular
- Apple Pencil Pro support
- Thunderbolt / USB 4 connectivity
Cons
- Starting at $999 is expensive
- Still 5.1mm thin limits thermal headroom
- No headphone jack
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
Pros
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
- Large 12.4-inch 3K 144Hz display
- Very fast 120W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Premium metal build under 600 g
- High-resolution 50 MP rear and 32 MP front cameras
Cons
- No cellular variant
- No microSD card slot
- MIUI/HyperOS software can feel cluttered
- Limited official global availability
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 19 | HyperOS (Android 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 444 g | 590 g |
| Dimensions | 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.1 mm | 278.7 x 191.6 x 6.3 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | 120W HyperCharge wired, 50W wireless |
| Capacity | — | 10000 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide, 12 MP ultrawide, LiDAR | 50 MP main + 2 MP depth |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, Center Stage | 32 MP |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.0 inches | 12.4 inches |
| Type | Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2420 x 1668 | 3048 x 2032 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 144Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Chipset | Apple M5 (10-core CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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