Category Breakdown
vivo Pad3 Pro
vivo Pad5
Performance
82.382.3
Camera
42.442.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
67.567.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
68.668.5
Summary
- The vivo Pad3 Pro features a larger 13.0-inch display with a higher resolution of 2064 x 3096 pixels compared to the 12.1-inch display of the vivo Pad5, which has a resolution of 1968 x 2800 pixels.
- Both devices utilize IPS LCD technology with a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the Pad3 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9300 chipset, while the Pad5 uses the slightly upgraded Dimensity 9300+.
- The Pad3 Pro has a rear camera of 13 MP, whereas the Pad5 has an 8 MP rear camera, and both lack optical image stabilization.
- The Pad3 Pro also boasts a larger 11,500 mAh battery with faster 66W charging compared to the Pad5's 10,000 mAh battery and 44W charging.
- Both devices are built with a glass front and aluminum back, but the Pad3 Pro is heavier at 679g compared to the Pad5's 590g.
- The software experience differs slightly, with the Pad3 Pro running Android 14 and OriginOS 4, while the Pad5 operates on Android 15 and OriginOS 5 HD.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Pad3 Pro
vivo Pad5
General
Release Date
2024, March 26
2025, May 29
Announced
2024, March 26
2025, May 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
13"
12.1"
Type
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 900 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 900 nits (peak)
Resolution
2064 x 3096 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~286 ppi density)
1968 x 2800 pixels (~283 ppi density)
PPI
2064
1968
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 9300 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.25 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU
Immortalis-G720 MC12
Immortalis-G720 MC12
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP
8 MP
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
11500 mAh
10000 mAh
Battery Details
11500 mAh
10000 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, PD5W reverse wired
44W wired, PD5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
289.6 x 198.3 x 6.6 mm (11.40 x 7.81 x 0.26 in)
266.4 x 192 x 6.6 mm (10.49 x 7.56 x 0.26 in)
Weight
679 g
590 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Blue, Purple
Gray, Blue, Pink
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/6/7, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, 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 15, OriginOS 5 HD
OS Version
Android 14, OriginOS 4
Android 15, OriginOS 5 HD
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only)
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), gyro
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (8 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers (6 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No

