When it comes to premium Android tablets, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10+ has long dominated conversations—and for good reason. But what if you could get nearly identical performance, a stunning display, and premium build quality without the four-figure price tag? Enter the Vivo Tab 5 Pro, a device quietly shaking up the market as what many are calling "the Chinese iPad Air" – and it’s making waves for all the right reasons.
Design & Display: Sleek, Light, and Gorgeous
At first glance, the Vivo Tab 5 Pro feels like a luxury device. With its razor-thin aluminum chassis, symmetrical bezels, and a weight that undercuts the Tab S10+, it’s built for portability. The 11-inch 2.8K LCD display (120Hz refresh rate) is a revelation—vibrant, color-accurate, and buttery smooth for streaming, sketching, or multitasking. While it lacks Samsung’s OLED punch, the difference is negligible in everyday use, especially when you consider the price.
Performance: Flagship Power, Half the Cost
Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip (the same as the Tab S10+ in some regions) and 12GB of RAM, the Tab 5 Pro handles everything from 4K video editing to heavy gaming without breaking a sweat. Vivo’s custom OriginOS skin is lean and intuitive, ditching bloatware for a clean, near-stock Android experience. Battery life? A marathon-like 15 hours in mixed usage, outpacing even Apple’s iPad Air.
The Galaxy Tab S10+ Comparison
Here’s where it gets interesting: the Tab 5 Pro matches the Tab S10+ in core specs but undercuts it by 40%. You sacrifice DeX (Samsung’s desktop mode) and an OLED screen, but gain Vivo’s clever multi-window features and stylus support (with a pressure-sensitive pen included in the box—unlike Samsung’s sold-separately S Pen). For productivity addicts, the keyboard case is also far more affordable.
The Camera Surprise
Tablet cameras are usually an afterthought, but Vivo packed a 13MP rear lens and an 8MP ultrawide front shooter that outshines the Tab S10+ for video calls. The auto-framing feature keeps you centered during meetings, and low-light performance is surprisingly decent.
👉 For an in-depth look at how the Vivo Tab 5 Pro stacks up against Apple’s iPad Air, check out Notebookcheck’s head-to-head analysis here.
Who’s It For?
If you’re not wedded to Samsung’s ecosystem, the Tab 5 Pro is a no-brainer. Students, artists, and budget-conscious professionals get flagship-tier performance at a mid-range price (starting at $549 vs. the Tab S10+’s $999). The included stylus and competitive accessories sweeten the deal further.
The Catch?
Availability is limited outside Asia (for now), and software updates may lag behind Samsung’s four-year pledge. But with global expansion rumors swirling, Vivo could soon become a household name in tablets.
Final Verdict
The Vivo Tab 5 Pro isn’t just a "cheap alternative"—it’s a legit contender. It proves you don’t need to splurge for premium specs, making the Galaxy Tab S10+ harder to justify. If value and performance matter more than brand prestige, this tablet deserves your attention.
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