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Vivo Pad5e WiFi Soft Light (8GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£280RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:12.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 3

Vivo Pad5e WiFi Soft Light (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

35%

8.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

▲Better than 82% of tablets
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

★Better than 92%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

22%

9.8

Performance

20%

9.0

Display

16%

7.2

Camera

14%

8.8

Battery

12%

7.1

Connectivity

8%

9.7

Software

5%

7.2

Design

3%

8.5

Audio

★Better than 93%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

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~ £280
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 Pad5e WiFi Soft Light (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

22%

9.8

Performance

20%

9.0

Display

16%

7.2

Camera

14%

8.8

Battery

12%

7.1

Connectivity

8%

9.7

Software

5%

7.2

Design

3%

8.5

Audio

8.6
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

8.2
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
4 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 4 nm process, which is smaller than 88.1% of tablets and equal to 8.5% 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
2019 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 2019 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 82.4% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 3
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 3, which is more advanced than 95.6% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2800×1968
This tablet has a 2800×1968 screen, which is sharper than 92.6% of tablets and equal to 0.9% 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
283 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 283 ppi, which is higher than 84.4% of tablets and equal to 3% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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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
?
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
10,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 10,000 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 87.5% of tablets and equal to 2.3% 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
?
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
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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Operating system
Android 15
This tablet uses the Android 15 operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 91.9%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% 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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IP rating
?
Weight
591 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 591 g, which is heavier than 74.7% 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 Pad5e WiFi Soft Light (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 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
  • 499 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (900 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    900 nits vs 401 nits
  • 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
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2800×1968 vs 1920×1200).
    2,800×1968 vs 1920×1,200
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 735 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 735 vs Mali-G51
  • 50% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3 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
  • 8.3% better value for money
    Vivo Pad5e WiFi Soft Light (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.18 vs 7.6).
    8.18 vs 7.55
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 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
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 735 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 735 vs Mali-G51
  • 50% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3 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
  • 2.95x higher multi-core score
    This tablet has a higher multi-core score than the average tablet (5,570 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    5,570 points vs 1,891 points
  • 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
  • 2.77x higher single-core score
    This tablet has a higher single-core score than the average tablet (2019 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    2,019 points vs 729 points
  • 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
  • 4.3x more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (64 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    64 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 71.4% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (4 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    4 nm vs 14 nm
  • 69.2% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (1,100 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    1,100 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.6% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 6 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2025 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    October 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
  • 499 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (900 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    900 nits vs 401 nits
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2800×1968 vs 1920×1200).
    2,800×1968 vs 1920×1,200
  • 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
  • 2 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (12.1 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    12.1 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Supports adaptive refresh rate
    This tablet has adaptive refresh rate, the average tablet does not. 17.7% of tablets support adaptive refresh rate.
  • 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.
    1.1% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • 28.1% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1400:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,400:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Supports HDR10
    This tablet supports HDR10, while the average tablet does not. 21.7% of tablets support HDR10.
  • 2x faster touch response
    This tablet samples touch faster than the average tablet (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 51.5% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (10,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    10,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • More advanced operating system
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (Android 15 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Android 15 vs Android
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • 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.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 1.31 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    6.69 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 Bluetooth LE Audio
    This tablet supports Bluetooth LE Audio, the average tablet does not. 11.4% of tablets support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This tablet supports aptX Adaptive, while the average tablet does not. 6.8% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This tablet supports aptX Lossless, while the average tablet does not. 1.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 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.
  • 20.6% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (591 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    591 g vs 490 g
  • 66.43 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (266.4 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    266.43 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.
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • 20.6% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (591 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    591 g vs 490 g
  • 66.43 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (266.4 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    266.43 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.

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What customers like about Vivo Pad5e WiFi Soft Light (8GB + 256GB)

  • Soft-light anti-glare display significantly reduces reflections for more comfortable viewing.
  • High 144Hz refresh rate provides a very smooth user experience in both navigation and gaming.
  • Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor offers reliable multitasking and efficient gaming performance.
  • Massive 10,000mAh battery delivers long usage times, suitable for travel and work.
  • Slim and lightweight design (6.69mm for Soft Light version) makes it portable for a 12.1-inch tablet.
  • Excellent software features for productivity, including multi-screen collaboration and multi-window support.

What customers don't like about Vivo Pad5e WiFi Soft Light (8GB + 256GB)

  • Charging speed is limited to 44W, which takes approximately 96 minutes to reach full charge—slower than some competitors.
  • Lacks cellular connectivity (no SIM slot), restricting use to areas with Wi-Fi.
  • Camera setup (8MP rear, 5MP front) is considered basic and 'modest' compared to high-end tablets.
  • Software support lifecycle is uncertain, with no clear long-term promise for OS updates.
  • Mainly available as a Chinese import, which may complicate warranty claims for global users.

Verdict

The Vivo Pad5e WiFi Soft Light is a high-performance 12.1-inch tablet featuring a specialized eye-protecting anti-glare display with 2.8K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage, all running on Android 15 with OriginOS 5. Key advantages include its massive 10,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging, a slim 6.6mm aluminum build, and productivity features like multi-screen collaboration and stylus support; however, it lacks a cellular SIM slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a fingerprint sensor for biometric security.

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