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Vivo Pad Air WiFi (8GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:11.5 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

Vivo Pad Air WiFi (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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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%

7.9

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

7.3

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 74% of tablets
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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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 80% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 80%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
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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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Score components

22%

9.0

Performance

20%

8.4

Display

16%

7.3

Camera

14%

6.6

Battery

12%

7.6

Connectivity

8%

8.4

Software

5%

7.4

Design

3%

8.2

Audio

â–²Better than 83%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 10
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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%

7.9

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 55%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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~ £260
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Vivo Pad Air WiFi (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

22%

9.0

Performance

20%

8.4

Display

16%

7.3

Camera

14%

6.6

Battery

12%

7.6

Connectivity

8%

8.4

Software

5%

7.4

Design

3%

8.2

Audio

7.9
Reviews score
7.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

8.0
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of RAM, which is more than 72.1% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Process node
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 7 nm process, which is smaller than 70% of tablets and equal to 6% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than 76.4% of tablets and equal to 15.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, which is more advanced than 67.6% of tablets and equal to 1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2800×1840
This tablet has a 2800×1840 screen, which is sharper than 89.2% of tablets and equal to 1.1% 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
291 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 291 ppi, which is higher than 89.6% of tablets and equal to 0.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, which is more durable than 45.4% of tablets and the same as 32.8% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 5 MP resolution, which is higher than 48.6% of tablets and equal to 19.7% 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
8,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 8,500 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 78.9% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
44 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 44 W, which is faster than 82.5% of tablets and equal to 1.2% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
screen-on time
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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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
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
yes
This tablet includes NFC. 89.3% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% 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
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
IP52
This tablet's IP rating is IP52, which is more protected than 84.8% of tablets and the same as 6.2% of tablets.
Weight
530 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 530 g, which is heavier than 61.8% of tablets and equal to 0.7% 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
?
aptX Adaptive
yes
This tablet supports aptX Adaptive. 93.2% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Vivo Pad Air WiFi (8GB + 256GB) 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 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 60% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2800×1840 vs 1920×1200).
    2,800×1,840 vs 1,920×1,200
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51
  • 2.44x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (44 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    44 W vs 18 W
  • 6.3% better value for money
    Vivo Pad Air WiFi (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.03 vs 7.6).
    8.03 vs 7.55
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 60% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3
  • 4,534 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (6,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    6,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2.95x more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (44 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    44 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 75.4% higher multi-core score
    This tablet has a higher multi-core score than the average tablet (3,317 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    3,317 points vs 1,891 points
  • 50% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.6% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 4 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2023 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    August 2023
    2023 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 (2800×1840 vs 1920×1200).
    2,800×1,840 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.7% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • 31.7% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (291 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    291 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • 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.
    100% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • 1.4 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11.5 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    11.5 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 99 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • 4.5x faster touch response
    This tablet samples touch faster than the average tablet (540 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    540 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 (1391:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,391:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 2.44x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (44 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    44 W vs 18 W
  • 28.8% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 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
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via USB-C video-out 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 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.
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IP52 vs not rated).
    IP52 vs not rated
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 1.33 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    6.67 mm vs 8 mm
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 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 aptX Adaptive
    This tablet supports aptX Adaptive, while the average tablet does not. 6.8% of tablets offer this.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    screen-on time
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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.
  • 8.2% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (530 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    530 g vs 490 g
  • 59.73 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (259.7 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    259.73 mm vs 200 mm
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    screen-on time
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 8.2% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (530 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    530 g vs 490 g
  • 59.73 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (259.7 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    259.73 mm vs 200 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

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vivo Pad Air WiFi (8GB + 256GB)

  • High-quality aluminium build with a premium, slim design
  • Smooth 144Hz IPS display with 2.8K resolution and accurate colors
  • Excellent value for money compared to competitors like the iPad Air
  • Stellar gaming and multitasking performance via the Snapdragon 870 chipset
  • Reliable battery life (8-10 hours) with 44W fast charging
  • Rich and loud quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos support
  • Support for productivity accessories including stylus and magnetic keyboard

What customers don't like about Vivo Pad Air WiFi (8GB + 256GB)

  • No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Lack of a fingerprint scanner for biometric security (uses face unlock instead)
  • Mediocre display response times leading to ghosting in competitive gaming
  • Inferior camera quality (8MP rear / 5MP front) compared to high-end tablets
  • No expandable storage via microSD card reader
  • Limited availability outside of China, often requiring import
  • WLAN does not support the 6GHz band on the China model

Verdict

The Vivo Pad Air (8GB + 256GB) is a sleek 6.67mm-thick WiFi tablet featuring an 11.5-inch IPS LCD with a 2.8K (2800 x 1840) resolution and a high 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset with UFS 3.1 storage and an 8500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. Main pros include its smooth gaming-ready display, robust multitasking performance, and premium four-speaker audio system, while notable cons include the lack of a cellular (5G) option, no microSD card slot for expandable storage, and the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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