Scores
| Total | 74 | 72 |
General
| Brand | iQOO | Realme |
| Model | iQOO Pad 5e | Realme Pad 3 |
| Variant | 8GB + 128GB + wifi | |
| Device Type | Tablet | Tablet |
| Release Date | 20 October 2025 | 5 January 2026 |
| In Box | Tablet, USB-C Cable, Charger, Quick Start Guide | 1 Tablet, 1 45W Charger, 1 USB Data Cable, 1 SIM Ejector Tool, 1 Quick Guide, 1 Safety Guide |
Display
| Size | 12.05 inches | 11.61 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2800 × 1968 | 2800 × 2000 |
| PPI | 275 | 269 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Brightness | 900 nits | 550 nits |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85 % | ~ 88 % |
Performance
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Dimensity 7300 Max |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Cores Details | 3.3 | Octa core (2.5 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Max Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 Gb |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 8 MP (wide) | 8 MP (wide) |
| Rear Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080P / 720P @30fps |
| Flash | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Front Camera | 5 MP (wide) | 8 MP (wide) |
| Front Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080P / 720P @30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Battery Type | Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po) | Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po) |
| Capacity | 10000 mAh | 12200 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 44 W | 45 W |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | No | 6.5 W |
Software
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| OS Version | v15 | v16 |
| Update Policy | 3 |
| 5G | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| 4G | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| 3G | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| SIM | ||
| Wi-Fi | 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | v5.4 |
| USB | v2 | v |
| NFC | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| eSIM |
| Height | 266.43 mm | 187.03 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 255.6 mm |
| Thickness | 6.62 mm | 6.6 mm |
| Weight | 584 g | 578 g |
| Water Resistance, IP Rating | None | None |
| Colors | Isle of Man Green, Grey Quartz, Silver Wings | Space Grey, Champagne Gold |
| Fingerprint | none | Side |
| Face Unlock | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 |
| Stereo Speakers | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Headphone Jack | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Dedicated Cooling | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Gaming Triggers | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| AI FPS Generation | ❌ No | ❌ No |