Dimensions
Size comparison
Pad 2Pad 3
| Pad 2 | Pad 3 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 268.7 mm | 289.6 mm | −20.9 mm |
| Width | 195.1 mm | 209.7 mm | −14.6 mm |
| Thickness | 6.5 mm | 6 mm | +0.5 mm |
| Weight | 584 g | 675 g | −91 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pad 2 better than Pad 3?
- Weight584 g vs 675 g+16%
- Charged in 30 min64% vs 40%+60%
- Loudspeaker loudness-21.8 LUFS vs -23.6 LUFS+-8%
Why is Pad 3 better than Pad 2?
- AnTuTu score1,977,475 vs 3,317,414+68%
- Battery capacity9,510 mAh vs 12,140 mAh+28%
- Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Geekbench 6 (multi-core)6,616 vs 9,307+41%
- RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- Screen size12.1″ vs 13.2″+9%
- CPU frequency3.3 GHz vs 4.32 GHz+31%
- Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
- Wired charging67 W vs 80 W+19%
- Measured brightness793 nits vs 841 nits+6%
- Pixel density304 ppi vs 315 ppi+4%
- Process4 nm vs 3 nm+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 584 g | 675 g |
| Thickness | 6.5 mm | 6 mm |
| Height | 268.7 mm | 289.6 mm |
| Width | 195.1 mm | 209.7 mm |
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Back | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Glass protection | — | 60-144 |
| Colours | Nimbus Gray | Storm Blue |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 12.1″ | 13.2″ |
| Panel | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 2,120 px | 2,400 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 3,000 px | 3,392 px |
| Pixel density | 304 ppi | 315 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 900 nits |
| Measured brightness | 793 nits | 841 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.9% | 87.3% |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3.3 GHz | 4.32 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 830 |
| AnTuTu score | 1,977,475 | 3,317,414 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | 6,616 | 9,307 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,699 | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 9,510 mAh | 12,140 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Active use (test) | 10.8 h | 10.8 h |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 80 W |
| Charged in 30 min | 64% | 40% |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | No |
| 5G | No | No |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| USB version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort) | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker loudness | -21.8 LUFS | -23.6 LUFS |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only), compass | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), gyro, compass |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | OxygenOS 16 | ColorOS 15 |
