Vivo unveiled the Vivo Pad 3 Pro as the world’s first tablet equipped with the Dimensity 9300 chipset last month. Speculation suggests the existence of a standard version of the device, known as the Vivo Pad 3. While there is no clarity on its launch date, there is a possibility that the company may unveil it alongside the Vivo X100 Ultra, the X100s, and the X100s Pro which are slated to launch on May 13 in China.

Vivo Pad 3 Pro
Vivo Pad 3 Pro

1. Vivo Pad 3 to be world’s first Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 tablet

The 3C authority in China recently approved a Vivo tablet with the PA2455 model number. The tablet, which was spotted with a 44W fast charger, is said to be the standard Vivo Pad 3.

A previous leak by tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that the Vivo Pad 3 tablet will feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. For those who don’t know, the said chipset is a toned-down version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which powers most of the recently released Android flagship phones.

A couple of recently launched phones, such as the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, the Redmi Turbo 3, and the iQOO Z9x Turbo, feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. The upcoming Realme GT Neo 6 will also feature the SD8G3. The Vivo Pad 3 will be the first-ever tablet to come equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip.

2. Vivo Pad 3 specifications (rumored)

The rumor mill is yet to leak concrete details about the Vivo Pad 3. A few details that have emerged so far reveal that it has an LCD panel, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, and supports 44W fast charging. While the Pad 3 Pro offers up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512 GB of storage, the Pad 2 may offer up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage.

There is a possibility that the Pad 3 could be similar to the Vivo Pad 2, which debuted last year in April. The Pad 2 has a 12.1-inch LCD panel that offers a 2.8K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It has an 8-megapixel front, camera, a 13-megapixel dual-camera system, and a 10,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging.

3. Vivo Pad 3 price (rumored)

The Vivo Pad 3 Pro has a starting price of 2,999 Yuan (~$425). Hence, it appears that the Pad 3 may start at around 2,500 Yuan (~$350).