Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO Pad2
vivo Pad3
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
67.567.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
63.363.3
Summary
- The vivo iQOO Pad2 and vivo Pad3 share similar build quality, featuring a glass front, aluminum back, and aluminum frame, with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both devices offer a 12.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1968 x 2800 pixels, 144Hz refresh rate, and HDR10 support.
- Performance-wise, they are powered by the same Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, with options for 8GB or 12GB of RAM and various storage configurations.
- Camera specifications are also the same, with an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- The battery capacity is 10,000 mAh in both models, supporting 44W charging.
- Software experience is consistent across both devices, running Android 14 with OriginOS 4, and featuring stereo speakers.
- The main difference lies in the color options, with the Pad3 offering a unique purple variant.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO Pad2
vivo Pad3
General
Release Date
2024, May 31
2024, June 28
Announced
2024, May 31
2024, June 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
12.1"
12.1"
Type
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 600 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1968 x 2800 pixels (~283 ppi density)
1968 x 2800 pixels (~283 ppi density)
PPI
1968
1968
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 735
Adreno 735
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
10000 mAh
10000 mAh
Battery Details
10000 mAh
10000 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired, PD5W reverse wired
44W wired, PD5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
266.4 x 192 x 6.6 mm (10.49 x 7.56 x 0.26 in)
266.4 x 192 x 6.6 mm (10.49 x 7.56 x 0.26 in)
Weight
589 g
589.2 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Blue, Silver
Gray, Blue, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, magnetic connector
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
Unspecified
Unspecified
Software
Operating System
Android 14, OriginOS 4
Android 14, OriginOS 4
OS Version
Android 14, OriginOS 4
Android 14, OriginOS 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only)
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No

