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8.6Display8.0
8.3Performance8.2
7.6Battery7.1
7.0Memory & storage7.2
6.6Features3.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Pad 5 Matte DisplayPad Air
| Pad 5 Matte Display | Pad Air | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 266 mm | 259.7 mm | +6.3 mm |
| Width | 192.8 mm | 176 mm | +16.8 mm |
| Thickness | 6.8 mm | 6.7 mm | +0.1 mm |
| Weight | 597 g | 530 g | +67 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pad 5 Matte Display better than Pad Air?
- Cellular (LTE)Yes · Pad Air: No
- 5GYes · Pad Air: No
- Battery capacity10,050 mAh vs 8,500 mAh+18%
- Peak brightness900 nits vs 500 nits+80%
- Screen size12.1″ vs 11.5″+5%
- Memory card slotYes · Pad Air: No
- Process4 nm vs 7 nm+75%
- Front camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
- Resolution (short side)1,980 px vs 1,840 px+8%
- Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.2+4%
Why is Pad Air better than Pad 5 Matte Display?
- Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Refresh rate120 Hz vs 144 Hz+20%
- Wired charging33 W vs 44 W+33%
- CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz+28%
- Weight597 g vs 530 g+13%
- Pixel density283 ppi vs 291 ppi+3%
- USB version2 vs 3+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 597 g | 530 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mm | 6.7 mm |
| Height | 266 mm | 259.7 mm |
| Width | 192.8 mm | 176 mm |
| Frame | — | Aluminium |
| Back | — | Aluminium |
| Colours | Starlight Black, Aurora Pink | Blue, Silver, Rose Gold |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 12.1″ | 11.5″ |
| Panel | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,980 px | 1,840 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,800 px | 2,800 px |
| Pixel density | 283 ppi | 291 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 500 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 86.8% | 85.7% |
| HDR | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G |
| Chip maker | MediaTek | Qualcomm |
| Process | 4 nm | 7 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 650 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Memory card slot | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 10,050 mAh | 8,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 44 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | Yes | No |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.0 |
| USB version | 2 | 3 |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), compass (cellular model only) | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/2 | — |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 1080p | 1080p |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 13 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | ColorOS 16 | OriginOS 3 |
| EU label | ||
| Energy class | F | — |
| Battery charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Endurance per cycle | 104 h | — |
| Repairability class | B | — |
| Drop resistance class | E | — |
