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Device summary
realme
Pad 3
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 11.4-inch | 11.6-inch |
| Dimensions | 188.0 mm × 255.1 mm × 6.9 mm | 187.0 mm × 255.6 mm × 6.6 mm |
| Weight | 538 g | 578 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD (LTPS) | LCD |
| Resolution | 2408 × 1720 | 2800 × 2000 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 550 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 8 MP · AF |
| Front cameras | — | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | SUPERVOOC | 45W fast charging; 6.5W reverse charging |
| Typical capacity | 8000 mAh | 12200 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB‑C 2.0 |
| Cellular | — | 5G, LTE |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 11.4-inch | 11.6-inch |
| Dimensions | 188.0 mm × 255.1 mm × 6.9 mm | 187.0 mm × 255.6 mm × 6.6 mm |
| Weight | 538 g | 578 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD (LTPS) | LCD |
| Resolution | 2408 × 1720 | 2800 × 2000 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 550 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 8 MP · AF |
| Front cameras | — | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | SUPERVOOC | 45W fast charging; 6.5W reverse charging |
| Typical capacity | 8000 mAh | 12200 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB‑C 2.0 |
| Cellular | — | 5G, LTE |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pad Neo
40 g lighter
Width
Pad Neo
1 mm wider · minor difference
Thickness
Pad 3
0.3 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Pad Neo vs Pad 3 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Pad Neo
Strengths
- Distinctive 7:5 aspect ratio designed for book-like reading and split-screen multitasking
- Long-lasting 8,000mAh battery with roughly a full day of typical use
- Genuinely strong quad-speaker Dolby Atmos audio for the price
Compromises
- 8MP cameras produce grainy, lackluster low-light results
- No 3.5mm headphone jack despite otherwise strong audio hardware
- Helio G99 chipset shows its ceiling in demanding games
Pad 3
Strengths
- Excellent 7:5 display and battery value for mid-range realme tablet pricing
- Quad speakers and up-to-120 Hz panel elevate couch media and PDF reading
- microSD expansion, fingerprint unlock, and 45 W charging keep daily friction low
Compromises
- India-first availability frustrates global shoppers through mid-2026
- Keyboard folio without trackpad and paid pen raise productivity setup cost
- LCD contrast and mixed update messaging limit premium-tier confidence