Apple iPad Air 2 vs Xiaomi Pad 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following tablets: Apple iPad Air 2 vs Xiaomi Pad 5

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Apple iPad Air 2Apple iPad Air 2Global · 2GB · 16GB · Wifi
Xiaomi Pad 5Xiaomi Pad 5Global · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPad Air 2
Apple iPad Air 2
Global · 2GB · 16GB · Wifi
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Xiaomi Pad 5
Xiaomi Pad 5
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.1Design & Materials 7.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.8Performance & Hardware 7.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.9Camera 7.2Camera
Connectivity score 5.7 Connectivity 5.6 Connectivity
Battery score 8.4 Battery 7.4 Battery

User reviews
User score
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No user reviews
8.7
17 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPad Air 2 vs Xiaomi Pad 5

Specs stores to buy Apple iPad Air 2 Apple iPad Air 2
Global · 2GB · 16GB · Wifi 		Xiaomi Pad 5 price comparison Xiaomi Pad 5
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 9.7" 11"
Resolution FHD WQHD+
Usable surface 73% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 4:3 8:5
Dimensions 240.0 mm
165.5 mm
6.1 mm 		254.7 mm
166.2 mm
6.9 mm
Weight 437 g 511 g
Micro A8X
Tri-Core 		SnapD. 860
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 98.102
v6 		575.266
v9
Battery 8600 mAh 8720 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
iSight
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

Selfie Camera SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · Unknow
Bands
OS iOS 15 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Apple Xiaomi
Aliases A1566, A1567 Nabu, 21051182G, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5

Release Date
Release date October 2014,
9 years ago 		August 2021,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPad Air 2
Xiaomi Pad 5
Apple iPad Air 2
Xiaomi Pad 5
Size
240.0 mm • 165.5 mm • 6.1 mm
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254.7 mm • 166.2 mm • 6.9 mm
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Weight 437 g 511 g
Usable surface 73 % 82 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
White

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 9.7" 11"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 4:3 8:5
Resolution FHD
2048 x 1536 px 		WQHD+
2560 x 1600 px
Density 264 Pixels per inch 274 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Retina display
  • LED Notifications
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10
  • DCI-P3
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.4
Is it comfortable?
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8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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8.2
Number of reviews
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17 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A8X Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
CPU 3x Cyclone v2 1,5 GHz 1x Kryo 485 2.96 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz
Type Tri-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GXA6850 Qualcomm Adreno 640

RAM
RAM 2 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
98.102
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 52% of devices
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575.266
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 83% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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9.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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9.0
Number of reviews
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17 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash No LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.2 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- Unknow
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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7.0
Quality of nighttime photos
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5.9
Quality of selfies
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6.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.1
Number of reviews
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17 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE -- --
3G -- --
2G -- --

SIM card
Dual SIM
Type

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • Wi-Fi
 --

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • TV-Out
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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6.0
Quality of the GPS
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8.5
And the WiFi?
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9.5
Number of reviews
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17 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
8600 mAh
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8720 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Polymer
Fast charge No Yes,
33.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 12%
    One day
  • 35%
    More than one day
  • 53%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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17 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iPadOS 15
    iOS 15 , 2 years ago
  • MIUI V13 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 18%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 59%
    Every six months
  • 41%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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17 reviews
Prices
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