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ZTE Axon Pad 5G (12GB + 512GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:12.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

ZTE Axon Pad 5G (12GB + 512GB) 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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Score components

35%

8.5

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

â–²Better than 81% 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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Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–²Better than 80%
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

22%

9.5

Performance

20%

8.0

Display

16%

8.6

Camera

14%

8.4

Battery

12%

8.6

Connectivity

8%

8.4

Software

5%

6.0

Design

3%

7.4

Audio

★Better than 91%
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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
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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~ £400
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
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Ranked #594 of 1,179 models in Tablets (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tablet ZTE Axon Pad 5G (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

22%

9.5

Performance

20%

8.0

Display

16%

8.6

Camera

14%

8.4

Battery

12%

8.6

Connectivity

8%

8.4

Software

5%

6.0

Design

3%

7.4

Audio

8.5
Reviews score
7.4
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%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

8.0
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
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
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
1,750 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 1,750 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 80.1% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which is more advanced than 94.3% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a 2560×1600 screen, which is sharper than 77.5% of tablets and equal to 10% of tablets.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 120 Hz screen, which is smoother than 80.3% of tablets and equal to 10.9% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
249 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 249 ppi, which is higher than 67.4% of tablets and equal to 1.9% 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
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
16 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 16 MP resolution, which is higher than 97% of tablets and equal to 1.4% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0, which is wider than 57.4% of tablets and equal to 24.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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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
80 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 80 W, which is faster than 98.3% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Battery life
12 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 12 hours, which is longer than that of 65.7% of tablets and equal to that of 9.3% 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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LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% 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
yes
This tablet supports 5G. 91.9% 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
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
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% 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
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
605 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 605 g, which is heavier than 77.9% 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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
yes
This tablet supports aptX Adaptive. 93.2% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% 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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ZTE Axon Pad 5G (12GB + 512GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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
  • 4.44x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (80 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    80 W vs 18 W
  • 11 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (16 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    16 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 730 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 730 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
  • 5.4% better value for money
    ZTE Axon Pad 5G (12GB + 512GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (7.96 vs 7.6).
    7.96 vs 7.55
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 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
  • 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
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 730 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 730 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.22x higher multi-core score
    This tablet has a higher multi-core score than the average tablet (4,200 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    4,200 points vs 1,891 points
  • 2.4x higher single-core score
    This tablet has a higher single-core score than the average tablet (1,750 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    1,750 points vs 729 points
  • 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
  • 26 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (30 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    30 vs 4
  • 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.
    May 2023
    2023 vs 2019
  • 2x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 3x faster touch response
    This tablet samples touch faster than the average tablet (360 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    360 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 12.7% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (249 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    249 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 11 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (16 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    16 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 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.
  • 4.44x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (80 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    80 W vs 18 W
  • 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 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports 5G
    This tablet supports 5G, while the average tablet does not. 8.1% of tablets support 5G.
  • 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.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • 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
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 1.5 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    6.5 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
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 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.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This tablet supports aptX Lossless, while the average tablet does not. 1.7% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports aptX Low Latency
    This tablet supports aptX Low Latency, the average tablet does not. 2.6% of tablets support aptX Low Latency.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.45 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.45 vs f/2.2
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • 23.5% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (605 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    605 g vs 490 g
  • 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.
  • 53.9% more expensive
    ZTE Axon Pad 5G (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£400 vs £260).
    £400 vs £260
  • 53.9% more expensive
    ZTE Axon Pad 5G (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£400 vs £260).
    £400 vs £260
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.45 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.45 vs f/2.2
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • 23.5% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (605 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    605 g vs 490 g
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ZTE Axon Pad 5G (12GB + 512GB)

  • Premium metallic unibody design with a professional, flat-edged aesthetic.
  • High-performance internals capable of competing with flagship rivals like the Xiaomi Pad series.
  • Large, high-resolution 12.1-inch display providing ample screen real estate for multitasking.
  • Strong ecosystem features (Smart Life 2.0) that allow seamless linkage with other ZTE devices.
  • Dedicated 5G connectivity for high-speed mobile internet access.
  • Landscape-oriented front camera, which is more natural for video calls.

What customers don't like about ZTE Axon Pad 5G (12GB + 512GB)

  • Lacks the innovative under-display camera (UDC) technology found in ZTE's flagship phones, opting for a traditional bezel-mounted lens instead.
  • Heavier than some competitors, weighing approximately 605g, which may impact portability.
  • Software experience with MyOS is often cited as less refined compared to competitors from Samsung or Google.
  • History of inconsistent software update support from the manufacturer.
  • Rear camera performance is generally modest, featuring a single 13MP lens that may not rival premium photography-focused devices.

Verdict

The ZTE Axon Pad 5G is a high-performance tablet featuring a 12.1-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels. This specific variant is equipped with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a massive 10,000 mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. Its main strengths include a sleek 6.5mm metal unibody design, robust multitasking capabilities, and 5G connectivity for high-speed data. However, notable drawbacks include the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack, a lack of NFC on some regional models, and a camera system that is basic compared to flagship smartphones.

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