Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 19 differences across 28 checks. 9 answers are identical.
Apple · 2025
iPad Air 13 (2025)
- Screen size
- 13.0"
- Processor
- Apple M3
- Battery capacity
- 9705 mAh
- Launch price
- About 950 EUR
Xiaomi · 2026
Pad 9 Pro Max
- Screen size
- 13.3"
- Processor
- XRing O3 (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 12000 mAh
- Launch price
- About 620 EUR
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| NFC | No | No |
| Wi-Fi 7 | No | Yes |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | Yes |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Unknown | No |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | Unknown | No |
| Charging speed | Unknown | 120W wired |
| Battery capacity | 9705 mAh | 12000 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 | No |
| Weight | 616 g | 645 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | Yes, 144Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.0" | 13.3" |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes (top-mounted) | Yes (side-mounted) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes, 4K@30/60fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2025, March 12 | 2026, September 07 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 | XRing O3 (3 nm) |
| Launch price | About 950 EUR | About 620 EUR |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.