Vivo Pad 3 Launches with Powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

The Vivo Pad 3 has been officially announced in China. This latest tablet from the Chinese manufacturer focuses on delivering high-end performance with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip. This is a tablet that will attract gamers and heavy users. Let’s check out everything about the tablet from its design to specifications and pricing below.

Vivo Pad 3 Design

The tablet features a circular rear camera module on the rear side. The design appears clean and sophisticated. The tablet has a metal body suggesting a premium handfeel. It comes in three color options including  Spring Tide Blue, Thin Purple, and Cold Star Gray. The tablet is also thin at just 6.57mm and weighs 589.2g.

Specifications & Features

The Vivo Pad 3 comes with a 12.05-inch LCD screen with a 2.8K resolution. For gamers out there, the tablet brings a 144Hz refresh rate ensuring a smooth experience. Moreover, the tablet also has a peak brightness of 600 nits.

Powering the tablet is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. It is an 8-core processor and is inspired by the flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. Hence, expect top-tier performance from this chipset including heavy gaming. Moreover, the processor is based on a 4nm architecture ensuring high efficiency. Hence, the processor of the tablet is a big highlight of the device and makes it a performance-centric tablet. To keep the tablet cool under higher load, Vivo has implemented a 3D VC cooling system.

On the other hand, the Vivo Pad 3 compromises in the camera segment. It features a single 8MP shooter on the rear and a 5MP selfie camera. The camera is not the strongest element of many tablets, and the Vivo Pad 3 seems no exception.

Moving forward, the tablet is fueled by a big 10,000mAh battery that can be fast charged at 44W. Other notable features include a six-speaker system ensuring a rich audio experience. For connectivity, the tablet has support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. In the software department, the Vivo Pad 3 comes out of the box with OriginOS 4 skin based on Android 14. For more information, check out Vivo’s official website.

Pricing

The Vivo Pad 3 is now available for pre-order in China. Below is the pricing of each configuration:

• 8/128GB Storage: 2,499 Yuan (~$345)
• 8/256GB Storage: 2,799 Yuan (~$385)
• 12/256GB Storage: 3,099 Yuan (~$426)
• 12/512GB Storage: 3,399 Yuan (~$467)

That said, the Vivo Pad 3 seems to be a tablet aimed at gamers and heavy users. With its comfortable grip design, a power processor, and 144Hz refresh rate screen, it becomes ideal for gamers. Though, it is not strong in the camera department. That said, let us know your opinions on this tablet in the comments below.