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vivo Pad5 Pro: specs, size and price

A thin 13-inch 3:2 tablet with long battery life and an optional matte screen, China only

vivo Pad5 Pro

The vivo Pad5 Pro. Image: vivo

Screen Size Rank
Size Rank
#54
of Letter Paper Size
of Letter Size
83%

Key specifications

  • Screen13.0″ IPS LCD, 144 Hz
  • Aspect ratio3:2 (1.50)between video and paper formats: good for documents and the web
  • Resolution3096 × 2064 pixelsvery sharp (286 ppi)
  • Brightness683 nits measuredbright: fine in the shade outdoors
  • Screen area503 cm² · 83 % of a Letter sheet
  • SystemAndroid 15
  • ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 9400
  • Weight635 g
  • Penoptional
  • Keyboardoptional
  • Statusprevious generation

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Overview

The vivo Pad5 Pro is a thin 13-inch tablet for films, games and work, launched in China in April 2025. It is still sold there, although the Pad6 Pro replaced it in March 2026. Only one detailed independent review exists: Notebookcheck rated it 85 % and found it as well equipped as Apple’s iPad Air 13 for a little more than half the price.

The glossy LCD is about 4 % smaller than the screen of the 13-inch iPad Pro. Its 3:2 format, taller than the usual 16:10, suits documents and sheet music. It is sharp (3096 × 2064, 286 ppi), with up to 144 Hz. Notebookcheck measured 683 nits, up to 1,184 nits on small bright areas, accurate colors and no flicker (PWM). Since December 2025, a Soft Light Edition has a matte, etched screen against reflections (vivo).

The fast Dimensity 9400 chip slows down noticeably under long loads (Notebookcheck). It has 8 to 16 GB of RAM and 128 to 512 GB of storage, without microSD. The Chinese OriginOS 5 (Android 15) also works in English and German; Google’s services are preinstalled, so the Play Store can be added (Notebookcheck). vivo publishes no update policy, and HD streaming on Netflix (Widevine L1) is not confirmed.

The Smart Touch Keyboard 5 Pro with touchpad and the Pencil3 cost extra. Notebookcheck measured almost 19 hours of Wi-Fi browsing; the 12,050 mAh battery charges at 66 W. It weighs 635 g (white Ultralight version: 578 g) and is 6.16 mm thin. The eight speakers could be louder (Notebookcheck). According to Notebookcheck, the USB-C port (5 Gbit/s) can drive a monitor; there is no headphone jack, cellular version or GPS.

Prices start at ¥2,999 (8/128 GB); the Soft Light Edition costs ¥3,699 (12/256 GB) (vivo). The iQOO Pad5 Pro (May 2025) is a sister model with a Dimensity 9400+. Import shops asked €570 to €700 in 2025, with their own warranty.

Pros

  • Bright, accurate 3:2 screen (683 nits measured, no PWM)
  • Fast Dimensity 9400 chip
  • Long battery life (almost 19 h of Wi-Fi browsing measured)
  • Thin, light metal body (635 g; white edition 578 g)
  • Optional matte Soft Light Edition
  • Keyboard with touchpad and pen available

Cons

  • China only: Chinese software, Google Play not preinstalled
  • No update policy, warranty only from import shops
  • Slows down under long loads
  • No fingerprint reader, cellular version or GPS
  • No microSD slot or headphone jack
  • Replaced by the Pad6 Pro

Performance

vivo Pad5 Pro: Performance

The vivo Pad5 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor, released in 2024 and built on a 3 nm process. It is a fast chip: demanding games, large drawings and video editing run smoothly. Compared with other large tablets:

  • The Apple M5 in the Apple iPad Pro 13″ (M5) is about twice as fast.
  • The vivo Pad5 Pro is about 4 times faster than the Meswao MES-B3 (Pro) and its MediaTek Helio G99.

Brightness

vivo Pad5 Pro: Maximum brightness

The screen of the vivo Pad5 Pro reaches 683 nits measured by Notebookcheck, which is bright: enough for bright rooms and for outdoor use in the shade, even in the summer.

Size compared with the iPad Pro and a sheet of paper

The vivo Pad5 Pro drawn to scale with the 13-inch iPad Pro and a Letter sheet.

  • vivo Pad5 Pro
    10.8 × 7.2 in
  • iPad Pro 13″
    10.4 × 7.8 in
  • Letter sheet
    11.0 × 8.5 in

The vivo Pad5 Pro drawn to scale with the 13-inch iPad Pro and a Letter sheet.

Full specifications

Display
Screen size 13.0 inches
Screen area 78.0 in² · 503 cm² · 83 % of a Letter sheet · 96 % of the 13″ iPad Pro
Resolution 3096 × 2064
Pixel density 286 ppi
Aspect ratio 3:2 (1.50)
Panel IPS LCD
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Max brightness (measured) 683 cd/m² (Notebookcheck)
Surface matte version available (Soft Light (柔光版))
Performance and software
Operating system Android 15 (OriginOS 5)
Google services no
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400 (3 nm)
Class high-end
RAM 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB
Storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB (UFS 3.1 [128 GB] / UFS 4.1 [256, 512 GB])
microSD no
Pen and keyboard
Pen optional — vivo Pencil3
Keyboard optional — vivo Smart Touch Keyboard 5 Pro
Built-in kickstand no
Design and battery
Weight (tablet) 635 g (1.40 lb)
Thickness 6.2 mm
Dimensions 289.6 × 198.3 × 6.2 mm
Battery 12,050 mAh
Charging 66 W
Battery life 19.0 h (Wi-Fi browsing at 150 nits (18 h 58 min); H.264 video 21.5 h, load 4.9 h, Notebookcheck)
Ports 1 × USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Video out (USB-C) yes
Headphone jack no
Speakers 8
Cameras 13 MP rear (4K video), 8 MP front
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 / 5 GHz, no 6 GHz band), Bluetooth 5.4, none
Colours Cold Star Grey, Spring Tide Blue, Cloud Pink, Light Feather White (Ultralight), Cold Star Grey (Soft Light)
Price and availability
List price (manufacturer) ¥2,999
Status previous generation
Released April 2025
Sold in China, import only

Specifications checked on October 2, 2026. Prices are the manufacturers’ list prices (not Amazon prices) and change often.