Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - iPad (11th gen) | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 800 nits |
| Weight | 477 g | 500 g |
| Screen size | 11 " | 11.2 " |
Between the iPad (11th gen) and Pad 7 Pro, the iPad (11th gen) comes out ahead in weight, while the Pad 7 Pro wins on refresh rate / ram. Overall, the iPad (11th gen) scores 55.8 and the Pad 7 Pro scores 63.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pad 7 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the iPad (11th gen) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 23.00 g less. 477 vs 500.
Pick the Pad 7 Pro if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, ram, storage, among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 140.00% more. 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Both ship with comparable stylus support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pad 7 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Apple - iPad (11th gen) or Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro?
Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 8.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, storage, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - iPad (11th gen) if…
Apple - iPad (11th gen) has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro if…
Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, ram gb, storage gb.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - iPad (11th gen) wins
- ▲Weight — 23.00 g less. 477 vs 500.
Why Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 140.00% more. 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 12 GB vs 6 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Peak brightness — 60.00% more. 800 nits vs 500 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 1.82% more. 11.2 " vs 11 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPad (11th gen) | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 " | 11.2 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 500 nits | 800 nitslead |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPad (11th gen) | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 477 glead | 500 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | iPadOS | Androidlead |