Best Camera
Pad 5 Pro 12 4
Best Battery
Pad 9 Pro
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro wins on display with its 12.4-inch 120Hz IPS LCD vs Honor Pad 9 Pro’s 12.1-inch 90Hz LCD, making the screen 0.3 inches larger and significantly smoother for scrolling and media. Artists who need precise input should choose the Honor Pad 9 Pro, as it supports the Magic Pen stylus, while the Xiaomi lacks stylus compatibility entirely. Buyers prioritizing raw performance and storage should pick the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro, thanks to its Snapdragon 870 chip and 512GB storage, outpacing the Honor’s mid-range chipset and half the storage. In UAE at AED 1349 vs AED 1449, Xiaomi wins because of its superior processor and double the storage for just AED 100 less. In India at ₹29999 vs ₹32999, Xiaomi wins on value because it offers 512GB storage and 120Hz refresh without requiring extra stylus purchase.
| Market | Pad 9 Pro | Pad 5 Pro 12 4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | AED 1,449 | AED 1,349 | Pad 5 Pro 12 4 saves AED 100 |
| India | ₹ 32,999 | ₹ 29,999 | Pad 5 Pro 12 4 saves ₹ 3,000 |