iQOO Pad5c vs vivo Pad3
59.6chipPerformancechip64.9
74.8Display67.3
57.9Battery57.9
60.6Portability60.2
57.2Features57.2
2 spec wins — iQOO Pad5c2 spec wins — vivo Pad3
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO Pad5c scores 62.8 against 62.5 for vivo Pad3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iQOO Pad5c edges ahead in display and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO Pad5c
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 67
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 900 nits vs 600 nits
Reasons to pick the vivo Pad3
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 60
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | vivo Pad3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.1 ″ | 12.1 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1968x2800 | 2800x1968 |
| Pixel density | 283 ppi | 283 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits+50% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | vivo Pad3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | vivo Pad3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh | 10,000 mAh |
| Charging | 44 W | 44 W |
Design
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | vivo Pad3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 584 g+1% | 589 g |
| Thickness | 6.6 mm | 6.6 mm |
| Material | — | Metal |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | vivo Pad3 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | vivo Pad3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2, OTG | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | iQOO Pad5c | vivo Pad3 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | iQOO Pencil3 / Pencil2s (sold separately) | vivo Pencil2s |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 4-speaker | 6 speakers |
| Operating system | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) | Android 14 (OriginOS 4) |