UAE Price
AED 999
India Price
₹22,499
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Tablet · Vivo · 2023
The vivo Pad Air 256GB is Vivo's 2023 tablet featuring a 11.5 inches, 391.6 cm2 (~85.7% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) chipset. It comes with a 8500 mAh battery. At AED 999 in the UAE and ₹22,499 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo Pad Air 256GB shines with its 11.5-inch 2800x1840 3:2 LCD panel, offering sharp text and wide viewing angles ideal for long reading or split-screen multitasking, though it lacks a high refresh rate. Powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 750G, it handles everyday tasks smoothly but stumbles under heavy gaming or creative apps. No stylus support limits precision work. Its 8500mAh battery delivers all-day endurance, but at 530g, it feels bulky for one-handed use. In UAE at AED 999, it’s value because it outpaces similarly priced tablets in screen size and storage, with OriginOS 3 offering clean Android 13. In India at ₹22499, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Xiaomi Pad 6 offer better performance and faster charging at similar cost. Skip if you need stylus input or premium display tech.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 8500 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired, PD 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 8500 mAh |
| Single | 8 MP |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity |
| 2G bands | N/A |
| 3G bands | N/A |
| 4G bands | N/A |
| GPRS | No |
| EDGE | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | Unspecified |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0, OTG, magnetic connector |
| Dimensions | 259.7 x 176 x 6.7 mm (10.22 x 6.93 x 0.26 in) |
| Weight | 530 g (1.17 lb) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | No |
| Type | IPS LCD, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 500 nits |
| Size | 11.5 inches, 391.6 cm2 (~85.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1840 x 2800 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~291 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only) |
| Colors | Blue, Silver, Rose Gold |
| Price | About 230 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, August 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, August 25 |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Pad Air.
It remains a solid value for basic tasks like streaming and browsing if found at a discounted price, but newer models may offer better performance and software support by then. Consider it only if your needs are simple and budget is tight.
The vivo Pad Air 256GB is priced at AED 999 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo Pad Air 256GB is priced at ₹22499 in India. It is available through vivo's official channels and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The vivo Pad Air 256GB has basic rear and front cameras suitable for video calls and casual snapshots, but they lack detail and low-light capability. It is not designed for photography-focused use.
The vivo Pad Air 256GB offers up to 12 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. It easily lasts a full day of moderate daily use.
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