iPad Pro M5 13″
M5 · Tandem OLED · 5G mmWave
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB
256GB · 2023
iPad Pro M5 13″ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro M5 13″ lands at 96 and Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB at 80. That puts iPad Pro M5 13″ ahead by 16 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Pro M5 13″ if…
- ✓M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- ✓Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro hover
Pick Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testDisplay
iPad Pro M5 13″Compared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro M5 13″ leads on display (98 vs 78).
Battery
iPad Pro M5 13″Compared on the battery sub-score
iPad Pro M5 13″ leads on battery (88 vs 86).
Software
iPad Pro M5 13″Compared on the software sub-score
iPad Pro M5 13″ leads on software (86 vs 76).
Value for money
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB more score per dollar ($649 vs $1,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro M5 13″ | Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13″ Tandem OLED, ProMotion 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Apple M5 | — |
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB | — |
| Storage | ▲ 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | 256GB |
| Battery | 38.9 Wh | — |
| Charging | 20W USB-C | — |
| Weight | 579 g | — |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
iPad Pro M5 13″
- +M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- +Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- +Apple Pencil Pro hover
- −iPadOS still trails macOS for power users
- −Magic Keyboard sold separately ($349)
- −Storage upgrades pricey
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
FAQ: iPad Pro M5 13″ vs Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB
Which is better, iPad Pro M5 13″ or Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 16. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro M5 13″ worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro M5 13″ delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Is Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB worth the price? +
At $649, Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in portability.
Does iPad Pro M5 13″ or Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for display, iPad Pro M5 13″ or Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ — leads on display (98 vs 78). Compared on the display sub-score.
Which is better for battery, iPad Pro M5 13″ or Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro · 256GB? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ — leads on battery (88 vs 86). Compared on the battery sub-score.