Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/29/2018 7:08 PM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:47 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro X Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) Compare Apple iPad Air X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)

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5 Advantages Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB)	vs	27 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+1536x2048 pixels30% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2248 pixels
+9.7"56% Larger screen	vs	6.21"
+8820 mAh194% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core166% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+128GB (110GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
478 grams (16.73 ounces)	vs	+177 grams (6.2 ounces)170% Lighter
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
264 PPI	vs	+402 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 20MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

16 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	iPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1	小米8 Pro, Xiaomi 8 Pro (6GB RAM) M1807E8A, Xiaomi Ursa
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013	9/1/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight	478 grams (16.73 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	9.7" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
System version	iOS 7.0	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 13597	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB eMMC	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	33mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	8820 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Black (transparent back), Meteorite black, Twilight Gold • MIUI 10 • 600nit / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Always-On Display • Quick Charge 4.0+ • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate