Realme Pad X 5G is the latest competitor in the premium mid-range Android tablet market. Realme has announced its latest 5G tablet this week itself in the country with features such as the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset and a 13MP main camera system. We have compared the Realme Pad X 5G with a bunch of popular Android tablets including the Xiaomi Pad 5, Motorola Moto Tab G70, and also the OPPO Pad Air. In this article as well, we are comparing the Realme Pad X 5G with one of the most popular iPads, i.e., the iPad 9th Gen tablet. We are also throwing in the OPPO Pad Air to compare and see which out of the three tablets makes for the best buy under Rs. 30,000 price bracket in the Indian market.
Realme Pad X 5G Vs iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) Vs OPPO Pad Air: Display Specification
We’ll start this list with the Realme Pad X 5G which is the newest model in the tablet segment in India. The 5G Realme tablet is packed with an IPS LCD screen that is 10.95-inches in size and has a pixel density of 5:3. The Realme Pad X 5G supports a 2K screen resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels which is perfect for high-resolution video playback. The panel on the Realme Pad X 5G offers s peak brightness levels of 450 nits which makes it decently bright under direct sunlight.
The iPad 9th Gen tablet accommodates a 10.2-inches Retina IPS LCD display. The panel size is slightly small compared to the Realme Pad X 5G. The screen resolution offered by the iPad tablet is 1620 x 2160 which is better than the Realme 5G tablet. The brightness levels here are also higher compared to the Realme tablet at 500 nits.
On the other hand, the OPPO Pad Air features a 10.36-inch display which is an IPS LCD panel like the Realme Pad X 5G tablet. The screen resolution is also the same as the Realme tablet, i.e., 1200 x 2000 pixels. The brightness levels are the lowest with this tablet in this list at 360 nits.
Realme Pad X 5G Vs iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) Vs OPPO Pad Air: Chipset And UI
The Realme Pad X 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 695 processor. This octa-core Qualcomm processor is made on a 6nm fabrication process and has Adreno 619 GPU support for graphics. The Realme Pad X 5G RAM and storage configuration options are 4GB/ 6GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB storage.
The iPad 9th Gen tablet is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic processor which is built on a 7nm+ process. This is a hexa-core chipset that has Apple GPU (4-core graphics) support. The iPad 9th Gen tablet comes with 3GB RAM and 64GB/256GB storage configuration.
The OPPO Pad Air is a standard 4G tablet powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset. This octa-core Qualcomm processor is built on a 6nm process and has Adreno 610 GPU support for graphics. The OPPO Pad Air configuration variants are 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage options. Both Realme Pad X 5G and the OPPO Pad Air rins on the same Android 12 OS with a custom UI on top, whereas, the iPad 9th Gen features iPadOS 15 which is upgradable to iPadOS 16.
Realme Pad X 5G Vs iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) Vs OPPO Pad Air: Camera Specifications
All three tablets in this list feature a single rear and front camera module for photography. The Realme Pad X 5G features a 13MP main camera at the back that can record 1080p@ 30fps videos. On the other hand, both iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) and the OPPO Pad Air feature an 8MP camera at the back.
The camera race is definitely led by the Realme Pad X 5G here. The remaining two tablets are also capable of shooting 4K videos@30fps. Speaking of the selfie cameras, the iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) is the clear winner here with a big 12MP selfie snapper. The Realme Pad X 5G follows the iPad tablet with an 8MP selfie lens. The OPPO Pad Air the last in this list with a 5MP selfie snapper.
Realme Pad X 5G Vs iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) Vs OPPO Pad Air: Battery, Fast Charging
The Realme Pad X 5G employs a beefy 8,340 mAh battery unit with 33W fast charging technology. The iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) has the biggest battery unit on this list measuring 8,557 mAh. The OPPO Pad Air has the smallest 7,100 mAh battery unit with 18W fast charging. For bigger battery backup, you should consider the iPad (9th Gen) tablet.
Realme Pad X 5G Vs iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) Vs OPPO Pad Air Final Verdict: Which One Is The Best?
All three models in this list are suitable for mid-range users. However, the iPad (9th Gen) has a slight edge over the remaining two with a bigger battery and selfie camera. But if you need a mid-tier tablet with the modern 5G network support, the Realme Pad X 5G would be an ideal pick.
