Vivo Pad 3 could be world’s first tablet with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip: Here’s expected specifications
Vivo unveiled the Vivo Pad 3 Pro as the world’s first tablet equipped with the Dimensity 9300 chipset last month. Speculation suggests the existence of a standard version of the device, known as the Vivo Pad 3. While there is no clarity on its launch date, there is a possibility that the company may unveil it alongside the Vivo X100 Ultra, the X100s, and the X100s Pro which are slated to launch on May 13 in China.
1. Vivo Pad 3 to be world’s first Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 tablet
The 3C authority in China recently approved a Vivo tablet with the PA2455 model number. The tablet, which was spotted with a 44W fast charger, is said to be the standard Vivo Pad 3.
A previous leak by tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that the Vivo Pad 3 tablet will feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. For those who don’t know, the said chipset is a toned-down version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which powers most of the recently released Android flagship phones.
A couple of recently launched phones, such as the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, the Redmi Turbo 3, and the iQOO Z9x Turbo, feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. The upcoming Realme GT Neo 6 will also feature the SD8G3. The Vivo Pad 3 will be the first-ever tablet to come equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip.
2. Vivo Pad 3 specifications (rumored)
The rumor mill is yet to leak concrete details about the Vivo Pad 3. A few details that have emerged so far reveal that it has an LCD panel, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, and supports 44W fast charging. While the Pad 3 Pro offers up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512 GB of storage, the Pad 2 may offer up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage.
There is a possibility that the Pad 3 could be similar to the Vivo Pad 2, which debuted last year in April. The Pad 2 has a 12.1-inch LCD panel that offers a 2.8K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It has an 8-megapixel front, camera, a 13-megapixel dual-camera system, and a 10,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging.
3. Vivo Pad 3 price (rumored)
The Vivo Pad 3 Pro has a starting price of 2,999 Yuan (~$425). Hence, it appears that the Pad 3 may start at around 2,500 Yuan (~$350).