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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) vs realme Pad 3

WINNER
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
66.8Inno Score
VS
realme Pad 3
56.3Inno Score
67.8Performance34.9
81.8Display58.8
50.4Battery77.3
47.6Portability61.6
74.4Features63.2
7 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)4 spec wins — realme Pad 3

InnoReviews verdict

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 66.8 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33) and display (+23). realme Pad 3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

  • Stronger performance score: 68 vs 35
  • Stronger display score: 82 vs 59
  • Stronger features score: 74 vs 63
  • 217% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,950 vs 3,137
  • 191% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 550 nits

Reasons to pick the realme Pad 3

  • Stronger battery score: 77 vs 50
  • Stronger portability score: 62 vs 48
  • 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W
  • 15% lower weight: 578 g vs 682 g
  • 13% higher capacity: 12,200 mAh vs 10,758 mAh

Display

Display comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus realme Pad 3
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)realme Pad 3
Screen size12.9 ″+11%11.6 ″
Panel typeLiquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPSIPS LCD
Resolution2732x20482800x2000
Pixel density264 ppi296 ppi+12%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits+191%550 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus realme Pad 3
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)realme Pad 3
ChipsetApple M2MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max
AnTuTu1,650,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,620+159%Top 21%1,010Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,950+217%Top 15%3,137Bottom 34%
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB128GB / 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus realme Pad 3
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)realme Pad 3
Capacity10,758 mAh12,200 mAh+13%
Charging20 W45 W+125%
Endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus realme Pad 3
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)realme Pad 3
Weight682 g578 g+15%
Thickness6.4 mm+3%6.6 mm
MaterialAluminumMetal

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus realme Pad 3
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)realme Pad 3
Rear camera12 MP+50%8 MP
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus realme Pad 3
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)realme Pad 3
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.4
Cellular5G optional5G optional
USBUSB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4)USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) versus realme Pad 3
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)realme Pad 3
StylusApple Pencil (2nd generation)realme Smart Pen
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuad4 speakers
Operating systemiPadOS 16Android 16 (realme UI 7.0)

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