By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jun 4 by Billy G.
iPad Pro 12.9
iPad Pro 12.9 M2vsRealme Pad 2
Worth-It Score: 78/100WAIT — WAIT under $152Realme Pad 2 scores well, but current pricing sits above our fair-price band. Wait for a price drop before pulling the trigger.
Verdict: The iPad Pro 12.9 M2 wins on performance and display quality with its M2 chip and Liquid Retina XDR per the provided specs, but the Realme Pad 2 offers vastly superior value at $179 with a large 8360mAh battery. The iPad trails on price and support status as a discontinued 2022 model. Realme Pad 2 for most users due to affordability despite weaker specs.
iPad Pro 12.9 M2 lists at $1,099 while Realme Pad 2 lists at $239 — Realme Pad 2 undercuts iPad Pro 12.9 M2 by $860 (360%).
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Winner: Realme Pad 2
iPad Pro 12.9 M2: 7.5/10
Realme Pad 2: 5.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
iPad Pro 12.9 M2
Realme Pad 2
display
12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR
11.5-inch 1200x2000
chipset
Apple M2
MediaTek Helio G99
battery
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8360mAh with 33W charging
camera
12MP Wide + 10MP Ultra Wide
8MP rear
iPad Pro 12.9 M2
What works
Superior 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with higher brightness and contrast
Apple M2 chipset delivers significantly faster performance than Helio G99
Higher-resolution dual cameras for better photo and video quality
What doesn't
Discontinued model with no official support updates after 2022
MSRP of $1099 is over 6x the price of the Realme Pad 2
Realme Pad 2
What works
Very low $179 price point makes it accessible for basic use
Large 8360mAh battery with 33W fast charging for extended runtime
Still listed as current model with ongoing availability
What doesn't
Helio G99 chipset offers far lower performance than Apple M2
Lower-resolution 11.5-inch 1200x2000 display and basic 8MP camera
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