Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | OnePlus - Pad 2 | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 584 g | 500 g |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 800 nits |
| Screen size | 12.1 " | 11.2 " |
Between the Pad 2 and Pad 7 Pro, the Pad 2 comes out ahead in peak brightness / screen size, while the Pad 7 Pro wins on weight. Overall, the Pad 2 scores 62.5 and the Pad 7 Pro scores 63.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (62.5 vs 63.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Pad 2 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 peak brightness, screen size. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 900 nits vs 800 nits.
Pick the Pad 7 Pro if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 84.00 g less. 500 vs 584.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, refresh rate, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: OnePlus - Pad 2 or Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro?
Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 1.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose OnePlus - Pad 2 if…
OnePlus - Pad 2 has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, screen size in.
Choose Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro if…
Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro has the measurable edge on weight g.
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 OnePlus - Pad 2 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 900 nits vs 800 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 8.04% more. 12.1 " vs 11.2 ".
Why Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro wins
- ▲Weight — 84.00 g less. 500 vs 584.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | OnePlus - Pad 2 | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.1 "lead | 11.2 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 900 nitslead | 800 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | OnePlus - Pad 2 | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 584 g | 500 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false |
| OS | Android | Android |