Category Breakdown
vivo Pad Air
ZTE nubia Pad 3D
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
42.142.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
60.055.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
62.161.6
Summary
- The vivo Pad Air features a lightweight build with dimensions of 259.7 x 176 x 6.7 mm and weighs 530g, while the ZTE nubia Pad 3D is larger at 285 x 190 x 8.5 mm and heavier at 780g.
- The vivo Pad Air offers a slightly smaller 11.5-inch display with a higher refresh rate of 144Hz and HDR10 support, compared to the 12.4-inch display of the nubia Pad 3D, which has a 120Hz refresh rate and lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the vivo Pad Air is powered by the Snapdragon 870, while the nubia Pad 3D utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 888.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the nubia Pad 3D featuring a 16 MP rear camera versus the 8 MP on the vivo Pad Air.
- Battery capacity is also notable, as the vivo Pad Air has an 8500mAh battery with 44W charging, while the nubia Pad 3D has a slightly larger 9070mAh battery and 33W charging.
- Software-wise, the vivo Pad Air runs on Android 13 with OriginOS 3, whereas the nubia Pad 3D operates on Android 12L.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Pad Air
ZTE nubia Pad 3D
General
Release Date
2023, August 25
2023, February 28
Announced
2023, August 25
2023, February 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
11.5"
12.4"
Type
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 500 nits
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1840 x 2800 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~291 ppi density)
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~243 ppi density)
PPI
1840
1600
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 660
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1200p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1200p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8500 mAh
9070 mAh
Battery Details
8500 mAh
9070 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired, PD5W reverse wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
259.7 x 176 x 6.7 mm (10.22 x 6.93 x 0.26 in)
285 x 190 x 8.5 mm (11.22 x 7.48 x 0.33 in)
Weight
530 g
780 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Silver, Rose Gold
Gray
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/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG, magnetic connector
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector, video output
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
Unspecified
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a)
Software
Operating System
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Android 12L
OS Version
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Android 12L
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only)
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No

