Xiaomi Pad 8 vs Apple iPad 11-inch (A16)
With an Android phone, get the Xiaomi Pad 8. It's much faster, with a sharp 144Hz screen, for less. The basic iPad wins on apps, simpler software and long support.
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Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Pad 8
An Android phone, games, the most speed for your money? The Xiaomi.
Is the Xiaomi Pad 8 worth it?iPad (A16)
Get the iPad if this sounds like you: an iPhone, a kid or school, the simplest software.
Is the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) worth it?Key differences
Speed
Screen
Software
Tablet-made apps
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Xiaomi Pad 8
63%of 8 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
The few verified owners like its speed and price. One finds some HDR films far too dark.
- Fast
- Good value
Nothing came up often enough to list.
iPad (A16)
97%of 2,897 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Owners love the value, the build quality and the big step up from an older iPad. The most common complaints are units that stopped working or wouldn't charge, and screen faults.
- Good value for money
- Well made
- A big upgrade on an older iPad
- Stopped working, froze or wouldn't charge
- Screen faults: lines, dead pixels or unresponsive touch
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Xiaomi Pad 8: 8 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the iPad (A16): 2,897 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Target (US), Otto (Germany) and Takealot (South Africa), read November 2026.