In the fiercely competitive tablet market, manufacturers are not only competing on specifications and pricing but also striving to enhance the user experience. Today, the Hotspot Tech editorial team has the privilege of reviewing the "Android super flagship performance tablet" – the vivo Pad5 Pro. What sets it apart to earn this prestigious title? Let's delve into its features and performance.

Appearance

The vivo Pad5 Pro in Frosty Star Gray continues the elegant design language of the vivo Pad series. Its seamless all-metal matte body offers a premium texture, while the circular camera module (housing a 13MP camera and flash) in the top right corner blends seamlessly with the body. Three metal contacts on the back facilitate connection to the vivo Smart Keyboard 5 Pro, and the horizontal vivo logo adds a touch of sophistication.

The 13-inch LCD screen with a 3:2 aspect ratio is ideal for document review and gaming. An 8MP front camera embedded in the top bezel facilitates video conferencing and supports face unlock. Despite its slim profile, the vivo Pad5 Pro delivers impressive audio with an 8-speaker panoramic acoustic system, supporting Super Audio 6.0 for a spatial audio experience without headphones.

Connectivity is not compromised, with a full-featured USB-C port supporting USB 3.2 Gen 1 speed for quick photo and video import, as well as screen mirroring to a monitor at up to 4K@60Hz.

Despite its large size, the vivo Pad5 Pro is surprisingly lightweight at 636g. The packaging includes a 66W charger and USB-C cable, with the charger weighing 108g and the total weight including the cable being 139.5g.

Specifications

As an "Android super flagship performance tablet," the vivo Pad5 Pro is the first globally to be equipped with the Dimensity 9400 chip, a second-generation full-big-core 3nm flagship processor co-developed by vivo's Blue Crystal chip technology stack and MediaTek. To ensure stable performance, the tablet uses up to 7 layers of superconducting heat dissipation material covering 40,600mm².

Storage options include up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 flash storage, though the absence of a 1TB option may disappoint some users.

The 13-inch LCD screen boasts a resolution of 3096x2064, a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 480Hz. Its color accuracy is exceptional, with a DeltaE value of approximately 0.8, according to vivo's official data. The screen employs self-developed dual-side light-in technology, offering higher brightness and uniformity, with a maximum brightness of up to 1200nits.

The vivo Pad5 Pro runs on the new OriginOS 5 HD system, featuring three major innovations: the "Ledger Memory Ledger Mechanism" for centralized system scheduling, "Unfair Scheduling 3.0" for precise resource allocation, and "Virtual Graphics Card 2.0" for optimized system animations.

Performance

To evaluate the vivo Pad5 Pro's performance, we conducted several tests. On the AnTuTu benchmark, it scored around 2.78 million points on AnTuTu V10.4.8, ranking among the top Android tablets.

In gaming tests, the vivo Pad5 Pro supported concurrent 2.2K super-resolution and 120FPS super-frame technology in "Genshin Impact," maintaining a stable frame rate of 119.2fps over 40 minutes. In "PUBG Mobile," with smooth graphics and 120Hz enabled, the tablet achieved a stable frame rate of around 120fps with 3.1K super-resolution enabled.

Moreover, the vivo Pad5 Pro is the first to support "Delta Force" at 144Hz and has adapted over 30 games, including "League of Legends," "CrossFire," and "Call of Duty," for a 144Hz high refresh rate.

Productivity

The vivo Pad5 Pro aims to enhance the office experience through software adaptations, accessories, and AI assistants. It supports light office tasks with convenient document creation in WORD, EXCEL, and PPT. The adapted WPS offers a PC-level experience, closely mirroring the computer version in layout and functionality.

For students, the vivo Pad5 Pro is the first to launch a customized Android version of CAJViewer, enabling the reading of CNKI-format (.caj) literature on the tablet.

The vivo Smart Keyboard 5 Pro, with a sizable trackpad and a comprehensive set of shortcut keys, further enhances productivity. The Blue Heart Little V key integrates the DeepSeek-R1 large model, supporting deep thinking and online search, introducing features like Little V Circle Search and Little V Note for efficient office tasks.

File transfer between devices is simplified with the "vivo Office Suite," supporting Windows and Mac systems, enabling file management, screen extension, keyboard and mouse synchronization, and clipboard synchronization.

The vivo Pad5 Pro's USB-C port supports 4K@60Hz wired screen casting, and the vivo Pencil 3 supports air-flick page-turning, enhancing presentation and reading experiences.

The vivo Pencil 3 features 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt angle functionality, and support for double-clicking to switch tools. It also includes a linear motor that mimics different brush characteristics, offering a realistic writing experience.

Two pen tips with different feels are included: a hard tip for smooth outlining and a soft tip for writing, providing a good balance without the need for a paper-like film.

Conclusion

The vivo Pad5 Pro is a high-end tablet that excels in both hardware and software, offering a smooth and efficient user experience. It strikes a perfect balance between multimedia, gaming, and light office work, making it a versatile choice for gamers, content creators, workplace users, and students. With its large battery and sleek design, it is also ideal for mobile office scenarios. Priced at 2,549 yuan after national subsidies, the vivo Pad5 Pro is a compelling option for those in the market for a new tablet.