Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch vs Realme Pad 2
The Verdict
These tablets serve fundamentally different user segments, making direct comparison challenging. Apple's iPad Pro M4 13-inch dominates with its Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR display delivering 2752 x 2064 resolution and 120Hz ProMotion, paired with the blazingly fast M4 chip and up to 16GB RAM for professional workloads. The 13-inch screen provides exceptional real estate for creative work, video editing, and productivity. Battery life matches the Realme at approximately 10 hours, though the M4's efficiency is superior. Realme Pad 2 offers remarkable value at $229, featuring a respectable 11.5-inch IPS LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate, 8360mAh battery rated for 12 hours video playback, expandable storage, and cellular connectivity. The MediaTek Helio G99 handles everyday tasks adequately but lacks the M4's raw power by a significant margin. Camera systems heavily favor the iPad Pro with its 12MP front and rear cameras versus Realme's 8MP and 5MP sensors. Storage flexibility matters more on Realme given its expandable microSD slot, while the iPad Pro prioritizes speed with Thunderbolt connectivity. Choose the iPad Pro M4 if you need professional-grade performance, exceptional display quality, and Apple's ecosystem. The Realme Pad 2 excels for budget-conscious buyers seeking basic browsing, media consumption, and casual productivity without demanding intensive applications.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch if…
- →Stunning Tandem OLED display with deep blacks and 1600 nits HDR peak
- →Incredibly thin and light for a 13-inch tablet at just 5.1mm
- →Blazing-fast Apple M4 chip rivals many laptops
Buy the Realme Pad 2 if…
- →120Hz display at $229 is the cheapest 120Hz tablet available
- →11.5-inch screen is large for the price — great for media
- →8360 mAh battery lasts over 12 hours
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch
Pros
- Stunning Tandem OLED display with deep blacks and 1600 nits HDR peak
- Incredibly thin and light for a 13-inch tablet at just 5.1mm
- Blazing-fast Apple M4 chip rivals many laptops
- Thunderbolt / USB 4 supports external displays and fast accessories
- Supports the new Apple Pencil Pro with haptics and squeeze gestures
Cons
- Very expensive, especially with Magic Keyboard and Pencil Pro
- iPadOS still limits true desktop-class workflows
- No headphone jack
- Storage is not user-expandable
Realme Pad 2
Pros
- 120Hz display at $229 is the cheapest 120Hz tablet available
- 11.5-inch screen is large for the price — great for media
- 8360 mAh battery lasts over 12 hours
- Stylus support for basic note-taking
- MicroSD expansion for additional storage
Cons
- Helio G99 is slow for demanding apps and games
- 5MP front camera is poor for video calls
- Realme's software update commitment is uncertain
- Only one storage configuration available
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch | Realme Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 17 | Android 13 (Realme UI for Pad) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 579 g (Wi-Fi) | 507 g |
| Dimensions | 281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm | 268.8 x 176.7 x 7.0 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours web on Wi-Fi | Up to 12 hours video playback |
| Capacity | — | 8360 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP ultrawide (landscape) | 5 MP |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13 inches | 11.5 inches |
| Type | Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2752 x 2064 | 2000 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB (256GB/512GB) / 16 GB (1TB/2TB) | 6 GB |
| Chipset | Apple M4 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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