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Vivo Pad5 Pro WiFi (12GB + 512GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£500RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:13 inchesChipset:MediaTek Dimensity 9400

Vivo Pad5 Pro WiFi (12GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 3 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Vivo Pad5 Pro WiFi (12GB + 512GB)
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

8.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.7

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 87% of tablets
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–²Better than 73%
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

22%

9.5

Performance

20%

8.9

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

9.2

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

9.1

Software

5%

6.6

Design

3%

7.5

Audio

★Better than 95%
7.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

6.3

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 52%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £500
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
12GB + 512GB8GB + 128GB8GB + 256GB12GB + 256GB16GB + 512GB

What reviewers say about the Vivo Pad5 Pro WiFi (12GB + 512GB)

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Reviewers praise the battery, build, display and cool running, but complain about limited availability, Wi-Fi issues, unlocking and software updates.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Vivo Pad5 Pro WiFi (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

22%

9.5

Performance

20%

8.9

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

9.2

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

9.1

Software

5%

6.6

Design

3%

7.5

Audio

8.7
Reviews score
7.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

7.9
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 12 GB of RAM, which is more than 90.1% of tablets and equal to 6.1% of tablets.
Process node
3 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 3 nm process, which is smaller than 96.6% of tablets and equal to 3.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 512 GB of internal storage, which is more than 92.5% of tablets and equal to 5.3% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 9400
This tablet runs on MediaTek Dimensity 9400, which is more advanced than 86.8% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
3096×2064
This tablet has a 3096×2064 screen, which is sharper than 97.9% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 144 Hz screen, which is smoother than 91.2% of tablets and equal to 7.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
286 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 286 ppi, which is higher than 88% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Tempered Glass, which is less durable than 78% of tablets and the same as 19.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 13 MP resolution, which is higher than 73.9% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 69.6% of tablets and equal to 19.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
12,050 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 12,050 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 98.2% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
66 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 66 W, which is faster than 93.2% of tablets and equal to 2.5% of tablets.
Battery life
16 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 16 hours, which is longer than that of 90% of tablets and equal to that of 2.2% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.7% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet supports app tracking protection. 71.6% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
578 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 578 g, which is heavier than 70.6% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
8
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 8 speakers, which is more than in 96.4% of tablets and equal to the number in 3.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Vivo Pad5 Pro WiFi (12GB + 512GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 2.4x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (MediaTek Dimensity 9400 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    MediaTek Dimensity 9,400 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (3096×2064 vs 1920×1200).
    3,096×2064 vs 1920×1,200
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (16 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    16 hours vs 10 hours
  • 81.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.63 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 799 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (1,200 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    1,200 nits vs 401 nits
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (12 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 4 GB
  • 10.0% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    6.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.7 vs 7.0
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (MediaTek Dimensity 9400 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    MediaTek Dimensity 9,400 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • 81.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.63 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 4.74x higher multi-core score
    This tablet has a higher multi-core score than the average tablet (8,969 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    8,969 points vs 1,891 points
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (12 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 4 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 7.15x more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (106.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    106.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR5X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR5X vs LPDDR3
  • 6,667 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (8,533 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    8,533 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 78.6% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (3 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    3 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2.48x faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (1,612 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    1,612 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Immortalis-G925 MC12 vs Mali-G51).
    Immortalis-G925 MC12 vs Mali-G51
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.6% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • 6 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2025 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    April 2025
    2025 vs 2019
  • 2.4x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (3096×2064 vs 1920×1200).
    3,096×2064 vs 1920×1,200
  • 799 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (1,200 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    1,200 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2.9 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (13 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    13 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 200 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (600 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    600 nits vs 400 nits
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.7% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • 29.4% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (286 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    286 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    97.6% sRGB coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • Supports HDR10+
    This tablet supports HDR10+, while the average tablet does not. 8% of tablets support HDR10+.
  • 4x faster touch response
    This tablet samples touch faster than the average tablet (480 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    480 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Supports HDR10
    This tablet supports HDR10, while the average tablet does not. 21.7% of tablets support HDR10.
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1366:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,366:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Supports manual shutter speed
    This tablet supports manual shutter speed, while the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets support manual shutter speed.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (16 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    16 hours vs 10 hours
  • 82.6% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (12,050 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    12,050 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 3.67x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (66 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    66 W vs 18 W
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.3% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.4 vs 5).
    5.4 vs 5
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Fingerprint unlocking
    This tablet supports fingerprint unlocking, while the average tablet does not. 16% of tablets offer this.
    Side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode adapter
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, while the average tablet does not. 35.1% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports app tracking protection
    This tablet supports app tracking protection, while the average tablet does not. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 2.04 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    5.96 mm vs 8 mm
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 6 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (8 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    8 vs 2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.3% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    This tablet supports Bluetooth LE Audio, the average tablet does not. 11.4% of tablets support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 18% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (578 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    578 g vs 490 g
  • 92.3% more expensive
    Vivo Pad5 Pro WiFi (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£500 vs £260).
    £500 vs £260
  • 89.56 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (289.6 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    289.56 mm vs 200 mm
  • 92.3% more expensive
    Vivo Pad5 Pro WiFi (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£500 vs £260).
    £500 vs £260
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • 18% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (578 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    578 g vs 490 g
  • 89.56 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (289.6 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    289.56 mm vs 200 mm
  • 23.02 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (198.3 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    198.32 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
09/07/2025
Lab test · iPad Air rival
Verdict
The Vivo Pad 5 Pro is a sturdy, bright, long-lasting iPad Air alternative at a lower price, but it is import-only and its software support is uncertain.
8.5
notebookcheck.biz
✓ explicit
07/10/2025
Lab test · iPad Air rival
Verdict
The Vivo Pad 5 Pro is a sturdy, bright, long-lasting iPad Air alternative at a lower price, but it is import-only and its software support is uncertain.
8.5
notebookcheck.nl
✓ explicit
10/07/2025
Lab test · iPad Air rival
Verdict
The Vivo Pad 5 Pro is a sturdy, bright, long-lasting iPad Air alternative at a lower price, but it is import-only and its software support is uncertain.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vivo Pad5 Pro WiFi (12GB + 512GB)

  • High performance powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC, handling multitasking with ease.
  • Large, high-quality 13-inch display with 3.1K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, offering excellent color reproduction.
  • Exceptional battery life from a 12,050mAh battery, providing nearly 19 hours in standard usage tests.
  • Fast 66W charging that can fully recharge the tablet in under two hours.
  • Premium metal chassis that is thinner and lighter than several major competitors.
  • Competitive pricing, often costing significantly less than comparable high-end tablets.
  • Sophisticated 8-speaker system delivering clear and loud audio.

What customers don't like about Vivo Pad5 Pro WiFi (12GB + 512GB)

  • Limited global availability; currently only available as a Chinese import, which may affect warranty rights.
  • Uncertain software support with no long-term promise for OS updates or security patches.
  • Lacks a fingerprint sensor for secure unlocking, relying instead on less secure 2D facial recognition.
  • Noticeable performance throttling under prolonged extreme loads, such as intensive stress tests.
  • Slow screen response rates that may be unsatisfactory for high-speed competitive gaming.
  • Software hurdles due to OriginOS 5 HD being tailored for the Chinese market, though English and Google Services are supported.

Verdict

The Vivo Pad5 Pro WiFi (12GB + 512GB) is a high-performance productivity tablet featuring a massive 13-inch IPS LCD display with a 3.1K resolution (3096 x 2064), 144Hz refresh rate, and 1200 nits peak brightness. Powered by the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset and 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, it delivers exceptional speed for multitasking and high-end gaming, supported by a large 12,050mAh battery with 66W fast charging. Key pros include its ultra-thin 5.96mm aluminum build, immersive eight-speaker sound system, and large UFS 4.1 storage capacity. However, main cons involve the lack of a cellular data option, no expandable microSD storage, the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack, and potential software limitations or lack of long-term update promises common with import-focused models.

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