Last month Realme launched its third tablet: after the vanilla Pad and the Pad Mini, the Chinese giant came up with the Realme Pad X. A lot of people thought it was gonna be its first flagship tablet, but it is still a midrange device. However, it is the most powerful tablet released by the brand until now. A few days before, the OPPO Pad Air went official: in this case, we are talking about the second OPPO tablet which is also its first affordable tablet. Indeed, while Realme focused on the entry-level segment, the first OPPO tablet is actually a high-end model. Now, both the companies released a new model in May with midrange specifications. But which one is the best? This comparison between the specifications of the Realme Pad X and the OPPO Pad Air will give you the answer.

Realme Pad X vs OPPO Pad Air

Realme Pad X OPPO Pad Air
THICKNESS AND WEIGHT 7.1 mm and 499 grams 6.9 mm and 440 g
DISPLAY  10.6 inches, 1200 x 2000p (Full HD+), IPS LCD 10.36 inches, 1200 x 2000p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB –  6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE  Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 12, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Single 13 MP f/2.2
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Single 8 MP f/2.0
5 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY 8340 mAh, fast charging 33W 7100 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Stylus support, reverse charging Stylus support

Design

The OPPO Pad Air has a stunning and original design. It comes with a rainbow stripe with several colors and a brilliant texture, as well as a flat texture for the rest of the rear panel. It is definitely one of the most beautiful tablets released this year and it is even better than the vanilla OPPO Pad which comes with superior specifications. The Realme Pad X is not disappointing as it comes with a very thin design just like the OPPO tablet, as well as narrow bezels around the display. But the OPPO Pad Air is not only more beautiful but even more compact and thinner than its rival. So the OPPO tablet wins the design comparison. However, note that the Realme Pad X comes in a special variant with a checkered design which you could like if you like sports cars or you are a young person loving aggressive and gaming-centric aesthetics.

 

Display

If you are looking for the display with the most advanced image quality, then you should go for the OPPO Pad Air without thinking twice. Unfortunately, both these tablets come with IPS LCD displays instead of AMOLED panels, so you should not expect an amazing color reproduction. But the OPPO Pad Air comes with a panel that is able to show up to one billion colors, so it is above-average if compared to the other LCD displays out there. The display has a diagonal of 10.36 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels. The Realme Pad X comes with a wider 10.6-inch display, but it looks like it cannot show one billion colors and it stops at 16 million. The resolution is exactly the same: Full HD+ with 1200 x 2000 pixels. Both the tablets support a stylus for handwriting and drawing and they have four stereo speakers for an improved audio experience, but they lack a 3.5 mm audio jack.

 

Specs & Software

The most satisfying hardware department belongs to the Realme Pad X for a simple reason: it has a better processor. We are talking about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G mobile platform built at 6 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz, with two Kryo 660 Gold cores and six Kryo 660 Silver cores. Even though the SoC is called Snapdragon 695 5G, the Realme Pad X does not support 5G connectivity as the chipset is not bundled with a modem. The Snapdragon 695 5G is paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. The OPPO Pad Air loses the battle because it sports an inferior Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G mobile platform (even in this case, there is no cellular connectivity), but on the other hand, it features a micro SD slot in order to expand the internal storage. Both the tablets run Android 12 out of the box customized by the same user interface, even though with different names (ColorOS and Realme UI).

 

Camera

If you are in search of the best camera, then the Realme Pad X is a better option for you. It has a better rear sensor with a 13 MP resolution: not comparable to the sensor found on Android phones (even the entry-level ones), but good for a tablet. Even the front camera is better if compared to the OPPO Pad Air, with an 8 MP resolution and a 105° FOV.

 

Battery

The Realme Pad X is the tablet offering the longest battery life simply because it has a bigger battery: the capacity is 8340 mAh against just 7100 mAh found on the OPPO Pad Air. Even the charging technology is superior because it features 33W fast charging, while the OPPO tablet stops at 18W.

 

Price

The starting price of the Realme Pad X for the Chinese market is $190/€180, and that is exactly the same starting price as the OPPO Pad Air. So which one is the best? Well, the OPPO Pad Air has a better design and a superior display, but for the rest, Realme Pad X wins: it has superior cameras, a better chipset, and even a bigger battery with a faster charging tech.

 

 

Realme Pad X vs OPPO Pad Air: PRO and CONS

Realme Pad X

PRO

  • Better chipset
  • Faster charging
  • Wider display
  • Bigger battery
  • Better camera

CONS

  • No micro SD slot

 

OPPO Pad Air

PRO

  • More compact
  • Better design
  • Micro SD slot
  • More configurations

CONS

  • Inferior chipset
  • Smaller battery

 

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