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6.1Display8.6
7.5Performance8.3
6.3Battery7.6
8.1Memory & storage7.0
5.9Features6.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Link 8Pad 5 Matte Display
| Link 8 | Pad 5 Matte Display | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 283 mm | 266 mm | +17 mm |
| Width | 214.2 mm | 192.8 mm | +21.4 mm |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 6.8 mm | +1.6 mm |
| Weight | 710 g | 597 g | +113 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Link 8 better than Pad 5 Matte Display?
- Screen size12.7″ vs 12.1″+5%
- Storage (base)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
- Rear camera16 MP vs 8 MP2×
- Energy classE vs F
- Drop resistance classB vs E
- Front camera13 MP vs 8 MP+62%
- Endurance per cycle111 h vs 104 h+6%
Why is Pad 5 Matte Display better than Link 8?
- Peak brightness300 nits vs 900 nits3×
- Cellular (LTE)No · Link 8: Yes
- 5GNo · Link 8: Yes
- Battery capacity8,400 mAh vs 10,050 mAh+20%
- Wired charging18 W vs 33 W+83%
- Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
- Pixel density213 ppi vs 283 ppi+33%
- Memory card slotNo · Link 8: Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6+20%
- Weight710 g vs 597 g+19%
- CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz+14%
- Process6 nm vs 4 nm+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 710 g | 597 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 6.8 mm |
| Height | 283 mm | 266 mm |
| Width | 214.2 mm | 192.8 mm |
| Ingress protection | IP44 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | — |
| Colours | Grey, Blue, Purple | Starlight Black, Aurora Pink |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 12.7″ | 12.1″ |
| Panel | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,600 px | 1,980 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,176 px | 2,800 px |
| Pixel density | 213 ppi | 283 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 81.9% | 86.8% |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G100 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultra |
| Chip maker | MediaTek | MediaTek |
| Process | 6 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage (base) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Memory card slot | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 8,400 mAh | 10,050 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | — |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| USB version | — | 2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | — | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), compass (cellular model only) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 16 MP | 8 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/2.2 | f/2 |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 1080p | 1080p |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | DokeOS 4.2 | ColorOS 16 |
| EU label | ||
| Energy class | E | F |
| Battery charge cycles | 800 | 1,200 |
| Endurance per cycle | 111 h | 104 h |
| Repairability class | B | B |
| Drop resistance class | B | E |
