I have been very uncertain on getting an iPad or Mi pad 5. Ipad as usual have better software iPadOS but their entry-level model looks ancient with big bezels and non-laminated display. But i heard with an iPad it can easily last you 4-5 years while xiao mi devices tend to last only 2-3 years. Mi Pad 5 really attracts me as it is priced closely to the iPad 9th generation but have 120 hz display and laminated screen.

Which should I choose? My main usage on the tablet will be some light reading and studying using the stylus (no keyboard is needed in the process).

If you want to keep it long term go with the iPad. Otherwise the Mi Pad will offer better looks and media consumption capabilities, especially for videos.

the mi pad 5 seems like slightly higher spec than my galaxy tab s6. the price is definitely greater than apple.

different user different experience. for me my mi pad 1 lasted 4 years, my redmi note 5 going to be 5th year liao, still good. ads in app not really intrusive. i see ads i js long press to force close.

I'm having the same dilemma as well.

the latest iPad looks very dated, still with thick bezel.

But the tablet experience is so mush better on iPad, plus iPad can last a very long time.

ipad

better get ipad... better apps than android.

if dont care the look, just go with iPad ...
But if want something sleeker, then mipad or ipad Air

my personal experience, iPad does last longer since still able to update after 4 years, but android usually 3 years upgrade given.

ipad

i had ipad air lasted 2 years, ngam ngam rosak after warranty end. repair cost can buy 1 cheap android tablet liao.
different people with their luck la when comes to electronics.

For RM1299, I really think Mi Pad 5 is really a good buy.

Why rosak? How?

screen rosak.

ipad for the win, the best tablet in the market is definitely ipad, i haven been using android phone for years, but when come to tablet, i only buy ipad

iPad has 5 years software support.. most Android tablet is only at best 3 years software support..
Looking at this. iPad is the winner if you intend to keep the tablet tonmax out the ROI.
But majority ppl will get a new tablet after 2 or 3 years because of hardware advancement..

I vote for Mi Pad for the specs/price

best bang for buck - mi
long lasting - ipad

Ipad 9th

whichever suit your budget and your choice OS i think

I'm in same dilemma. I like the apps more on ios but still hesitate. I used to own iPad mini 1st gen and I find the os very restrictive. Just transferring files also troublesome. The iPad still using lightning and outdated looks.

Mi pad looks nicer and higher specs but the apps...

I vote for iPad for the long term software support, mi pad probably for better specs...also typically depends if you prefer Android or iOS better

I bought my Huawei tablet 2 years ago. The RM799 3gb ram 32gb rom. Today still very good. But of coz tarak stylus. But it has served me well for 2 yrs. Used it for video watching and some light farming game. Battery wise still very good. No laggy issues except Netflix when I keep fast forward, then Netflix hang. But so far so good.

I think most importantly you need to think of which OS you want to use. For me I stick with Android as IOS is much more restrictive (better safety I believe?). I can side load APK which I downloaded from website apart from the playstore but Ipad seems doesn't have this flexibility

IPad is more reliable. My 2013 Ipad air still work flawlessly till now. 8 years already. My other tab 2 years already kaput.

Have to agree on iPad better reliability. I'm unlucky to have quality issues with Xiaomi previous generation mi pad.

i will choose ipad since the app more compatible than android pad apps

No mi pad, its heavy

ipad still good for the price
A13 still unmatch by mi pad processor

I felt the mi pad 5 lags a little compare to the iPad 9 gen...was keen to get it the other day but changed my mind...

The fluidity and smoothness of iOS is still the greatest, even with 60Hz screen.

mi pad 5 screen have terrible light reflection also

yeap and it’s very heavy too…the main point though is the slight lag on a new machine at the display shelves, can’t imagine using it for few months down the road..

Supports HDR with 10 bit colour. I compared side by side with my iPad mini 6. More vibrant colour and better media consumption experience.