The vivo Pad3 Pro stands out as one of this year's most powerful Android tablets, boasting a 13-inch 3.1K resolution display, a massive 11500mAh battery, and the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 flagship chipset.
We all know the potent performance of the Dimensity 9300 chipset, showcasing remarkable capabilities. But how does the vivo Pad3 Pro actually perform when it comes to gaming?
Conqueror of the Gaming Realm
Equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset coupled with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS4.0 flash storage, the vivo Pad3 Pro truly stands as a gaming powerhouse. The Dimensity 9300 is among the latest flagship chipsets in the Android market, renowned for its robust performance.
You might be wondering about the Blue Crystal technology. As a long-term investment by vivo in chip technology, Blue Crystal represents vivo's mastery of chip technology.
This technology fully taps into the potential of the Dimensity 9300, providing exclusive tuning across six major tracks: performance, display, battery life, AI, gaming, and communication.
Flagship chipsets often face limitations due to the confined internal space of smartphones, hindering their full potential. However, with the spacious design of a tablet, the true power of the flagship chipset is unleashed to its fullest extent.
Not only that, the vivo Pad3 Pro features a high thermal conductivity purple copper cooling matrix and a three-dimensional cooling system enhanced with a 37,000mm² high-power graphite heat dissipation. With all that said, how does it perform in reality?
In the latest version of AnTuTu benchmark, it scored an impressive 2.08 million points, placing it at the top tier among current processors.
For gaming performance testing, we selected two highly popular games, "Genshin Impact" and "Honkai Impact 3rd," to test frame rates.
During the testing process, we adjusted the screen brightness to automatic brightness, set the testing environment at 24°C room temperature, and set both game graphics quality and frame rates to the highest settings.
Half an hour of "Star Iron".
In just half an hour of Genshin Impact play, the vivo Pad3 Pro, with its close to 1400P resolution, runs at a smooth 60 frames per second, with the back shell temperature peaking at only 35 degrees Celsius. It's safe to say that the vivo Pad3 Pro stands as the most powerful Android tablet in terms of performance currently available.
But that's not all, the vivo Pad3 Pro also boasts the largest battery among mainstream Android tablets: a whopping 11500mAh, delivering terrifyingly impressive battery life according to real-world tests.
Under auto brightness, during an 8-hour workday, streaming movies online continuously, you'd still have 50% battery life left by the time you clock out. That means you could binge-watch for roughly 16 hours straight.
What surprised the author the most is the terrifying standby capability of the vivo Pad3 Pro. Testing Genshin Impact frame rates during work hours, without exiting the game or locking the screen, the author found the battery level remained unchanged the next morning.
But what about gaming on such a large screen?
Many users have longed for manufacturers to produce flagship tablets with smaller screens because 13-inch tablets are just too unwieldy for handheld gaming. Consequently, tablets have been seen as somewhat redundant products. However, the vivo Pad3 Pro addresses this with its support for keyboard mapping. All you need is the official keyboard cover, and you're good to go.
To access the game menu, swipe right from the top-left corner of the screen, then tap on "Peripheral Management" to configure key mappings. Vivo has pre-set key mappings for many games, so users don't need to set them up manually. However, you can also customize them according to your preferences. You can also connect a mouse externally.
Here's a reminder: if you're playing battle royale-type games, it's best to avoid Bluetooth connections as they might be detected as external devices. Here's a suggestion: use the official keyboard cover with its touchpoint connection, which the system won't detect as an external device. Also, for the mouse, avoid Bluetooth connectivity. Instead, use the mouse's built-in 2.4GHz connection. You can purchase a Type-C interface expansion dock online and plug the 2.4GHz receiver into the dock to achieve a PC-like gaming experience for battle royale games.
The left and right mouse buttons can also be used for shooting and aiming, just like on a PC.
In conclusion, the vivo Pad3 Pro has no shortcomings overall, offering top-notch hardware at its price point. Especially noteworthy is its use of the MediaTek Dimensity 9300, currently one of the most advanced processors for Android devices, ensuring smooth AI operations and multitasking. The device also boasts excellent display, performance, and battery life. It stands out as the best choice for gaming adaptation and keyboard mapping.
