Apple iPad 9 (2021) vs. Xiaomi Pad 5: Which is the best tablet?
Apple iPad 9 (2021) vs. Xiaomi Pad 5: Which is the best tablet?
The iPad 9 (2021) and the Xiaomi Pad 5 cost about the same and we pit them head to head on the arena to see which one is the best. Join us as we compare their top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.
▶ Read our iPad 9 (2021) text review:
https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_2021-review-2328.php
▶ Read our Xiaomi Pad 5 text review:
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_pad_5-review-2317.php
▶ Check out the full iPad 9 (2021) specs:
https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2021)-11106.php
▶ Check out the full Xiaomi Pad 5 specs:
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_pad_5-11042.php
▶ Track Info: Nuff Said 2_ by Anders Bothen
▶ Meet our host Will: https://youtu.be/T1V7G68dWKU
Timestamps|Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Design and build comparison
0:54 Screens comparison
2:40 Speaker test, headphone jack
3:15 Stylus and magnetic keyboard support for both (sold separately)
3:25 Battery endurance and charging speed comparison
4:00 Rear cameras specs
4:12 Rear cameras photo quality
4:27 Selfie cameras quality
4:47 Center Stage feature demo on the iPad
5:04 Selfie camera video quality (iPad)
5:11 Rear cameras video quality comparison
5:28 Apple A13 Bionic vs Snapdragon 860
6:11 UI comparison
7:03 Conclusion
i find it funny that this is an apple device with a earpiece port, and this is an android device without one. i personally use ipad pro m1 11 inch, and the xiaomi front view looks very similar. i think for most people the xiaomi is the better option, but for people who would also do some video editing on their tablets, the ipad 9 is the better choice because the processor is faster.
I have iPad Pro 11 2018 , and last xiaomi 5 pro 5g . Trust me . My old iPad Pro is better than last xiaomi . If you used for play game like pubg mobile . Stay in Apple.
What about selfie video from mi pad? As far as i know it has some corner issue for zoom call. Why GSMArena skipped that?
For using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Illustrator, which one is a better choice?
I would like to know when will the Mi Pad 5 launch in India…if you have any news on this or not…I would love to buy the Mi Pad 5 for myself..
Argh i thought you’re gonna compare the pens
I was on the market for a tablet for work and grad-school. I had the choice of getting the Tab 7SE, Pad 5, and Ipad 9. I went with the iPad at the end for two reasons: apps (procreate!) and longevity (Apple software support is still unmatched).
Does Mi Pad 5 come with screen protector?
Aren’t they both running arm architecture.
Then why are you saying that they run different architecture?
Android on tablets is literal Doo Doo water. It’s like they aren’t even trying. I know the android tablets manufacturers are cramming as much latest and greatest hardware in that device but you won’t be winning races if the driver of the Ferrari is autistic.
Thanks soo much my guy
Ipads are awful for watching movies on with the 4:3 screen aspect ratio. You lose half your screen to big ugly black borders
Ipad has always been my go to for digital arts, documents and other work related stuffs apart from having a laptop, but on phone? i prefer android which is for me 10x better in many ways.
Mi 😍
Ipad’s bezzel is so thicc i want to eat it up like i eat my gf’s lel
What is better for online studying ?
Xiaomi would’ve been perfect if it had a 3.5 but nevertheless its still amazing.
Reason i go for ipad because even though its pricey compare to android tablets you can’t deny how long you can use their device in the long run, i called it as good investment. Just imagine how many older version of ipad tablets sold still in the market compare to android tablet. Im using ipad 6 2018 128gb in ios 13 more than 3 yrs old tablet yet my tablet still rocking, can still par with ipads 7,8 or 9 and even to same tier android tablet.
U forget to compare the pen , the pen sensor for iPad is hand downs
Gsmadena is best so underated
for me
-Android is best for phones.
-iPad is the best tablet
-Windows for pc.
Taking software, hardware, gaming & productivity into account. Only wish cross-platform connectivity were as easy as apple ecosystem.
Do you’s think the Xiaomi pad 5 is good for studies
Is pen not included in tablet
Is it possible that Xiaomi will put a fingerprint sensor next year?
If my main purpose is to take note on pdf and maybe do some work on microsoft., whicj one is better? Cz others said ipad is great for its note taking
I have a Xiaomi phone so the Mi Pad is a better buy (mostly because Mi Share is so good) but I’m still going with the iPad because the Apple Pencil is a lot better than Xiaomi’s offering
"Apples" and "oranges". I see what you did there.
Probably the ipad
Never buy mi pad over ipad. Ipad is far better. Using ipad 9 for 2 month. 👌
So does the xiaomi pad 5 does not contain any bloatware?
Mi pad 5🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Ipad has a pretty terrible screen
Compare them after using it for more than a year. Where an apple device would thrash an orange. Anyways good promotion of android tabs😅😂 Hope you understand one day😂🤪
im just Happy xiaomi decided to continue the Pad series. Excited they are also putting more work into making a dediated MIUI interface to Pad with their upcoming miui 13. Hope they’ll continue to include more features and optimizatons
What kind of glass do they use?
The software support is the deciding factor for me. Apple you’re usually getting about 5 years of support. Android you tend to roll the device although that is changing with a few companies lately announcing multi year support
Шаумито направо кърти зъби! xD
if you intend to buy your tablet for next 2-3 years of use , ipad is a no brainer
good information. thanks
I’m still contemplating if I should buy pad 5, ipad 9 or the ipad mini
Why xiaomi pad 5 does not support 90 Fps for pubg ? 😭 I was thinking to buy it. 😕🥺🇵🇰
I really want the mi pad cuz of the 120hz display or whatever u call it, Plus it has double the ram of the iPad 9 but I really want to know which is more suitable for gaming and will last long without upgrading for 3-5 years or more
On the topic of tablets, can you review the Nokia T20 tablet? I love your reviews
what was the racing game in the iPad?
Look at old devices of apple like iPhone 5,6,7 and 8 still rocking and comparable to newer devices. I am android user for a decade I even bought flagships android phones. In my experience android has a lot of updates especially bug updates and issues. I decided switching to apple’s ecosystem. I notice after just a months android will be obsolete. 6gb on android and 3gb on apple. 3gb and it’s comparable. I read a book saying 512mb speed of apple is equal to 3gb on android. Their chipset is very different to android. Apple will always be apple…
I’m sorry other commenters, the iPad is straight garbage. I’ve seen it in person, it’s gross and genuinely unusable because of the quality of its screen.
And a lot of you have made the point that it has better software and apps. Which is true but absolutely no one buying the cheapest iPad is going to be using it for productivity…come on…
It’s for people to watch media on a bigger screen and video call and basic things like that. All things which the Xiaomi does leaps and strides better than the iPad.
When I saw the title, I thought it was a joke. It’s not even a competition.
Hands down what an easy win for Xiami Pad 5 ✌️🥇 Easily the best tablet for your money and a Best Buy Tablet in 2021 🏆
Don’t believe the Apple fanboys typical crybabies that "Android apps are bad on a tablet" of course they aren’t. I own a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 with S-Pen and it also beats all iOS tablets. Pen is included in the box and with Samsung DEX you can have a PC replacement for free in the box as well.
Xiaomi trying to boost the competition now
It’s a good show
What’s holding me back leaving an iPad is the ugly, ugly user interface of Xiaomi. If they can just let go of MIUI and just stick with stock android, it would be nice.
Zamn