Between the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) and Pad 7 Pro, the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) comes out ahead in storage and peak brightness, while the Pad 7 Pro wins on weight and refresh rate. Overall, the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) scores 67.6 and the Pad 7 Pro scores 61.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) edges ahead on the Mars Score (67.6 vs 61.1), but the 6.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, peak brightness, ram, among others.
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 weight, refresh rate.
Both ship with comparable stylus support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 512 GB vs 256 GB.
- ▲Peak brightness — 100.00% more. 1600 nits vs 800 nits.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 16.07% more. 13 " vs 11.2 ".
Why Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro wins
- ▲Weight — 79.00 g less. 500 vs 579.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 13 "lead | 11.2 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | OLEDlead | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nitslead | 800 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 579 g | 500 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | iPadOS | Androidlead |
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