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| The Realme Pad 3 packs a 12,200 mAh battery into a tablet that is just 6.6 mm thick. |
If you’ve been looking for a capable tablet that doesn’t force you to choose between a large, beautiful display and your budget, Realme might just have an answer. The newly announced Realme Pad 3 enters the ring as a direct challenger to the dominance of the Apple iPad, promising a premium viewing experience at a fraction of the cost. We dove into the specs and features to see if it lives up to the hype.
A Display That Steals the Show
The centerpiece of the Realme Pad 3 is undoubtedly its expansive 11.61-inch IPS display. Realme has opted for a 7:5 aspect ratio, which offers more vertical space compared to traditional widescreen formats—ideal for reading documents, browsing the web, and split-screen multitasking. With a sharp 2,800 x 2,000 resolution, a buttery-smooth 120 Hz refresh rate for seamless scrolling, and a full-surface brightness of 550 nits, this screen is built for immersion. Whether you're streaming your favorite series or editing photos, the visual clarity and fluidity are features you’d typically find in more expensive slabs.
Built for Binge-Watching and Beyond
Realme is positioning the Pad 3 as a multimedia powerhouse, and the specs back that up. The sleek, 6.6mm thick metal unibody feels premium in the hands while keeping the weight a manageable 578 grams. Housing this slim frame is a massive 12,200 mAh battery. Realme claims it can deliver up to 16.7 hours of video streaming on a single charge. When it’s time to power up, the 45W USB-C charging promises to get you back to full speed quickly. Notably, the tablet can also function in reverse, acting as a power bank to charge your smartphone or other accessories at 6.5 watts—a handy feature for on-the-go users.
Complementing the stunning display are quad speakers, promising a rich and immersive audio experience to match the visuals. It’s a package clearly designed to make movies, games, and music shine.
A Nod to Productivity
Understanding that tablets are also used for work, Realme offers an optional keyboard cover to transform the Pad 3 into a laptop-lite setup. It’s worth noting that the cover lacks a built-in trackpad, so you’ll likely be reaching for the touchscreen for cursor control. Under the hood, performance is driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max chipset, configured with a blend of four performance cores and four efficiency cores to balance power and battery life. This should handle everyday tasks, multimedia, and light gaming with ease.
Other practical features include an 8MP front and rear camera for video calls and quick snaps, a microSD card slot for storage expansion, and a convenient fingerprint sensor integrated directly into the power button.
Price, Availability, and the Big Question
The Realme Pad 3 is set to launch first in India. The base model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will start at INR 26,999 (approximately $300), while a top-tier variant adding 256GB of storage and 5G connectivity will cost INR 31,999 (roughly $355).
For the latest official specifications and pre-order details, check out the Realme Pad 3 page on the company's official Indian website.
The pressing question for many outside India is international availability. As of now, Realme has not announced plans for a global launch. However, if the Pad 3 finds success in its initial market, it could become a compelling and affordable alternative to the iPad in regions worldwide. For the price, it presents a feature-rich package that makes the prospect of a large-screen tablet much more accessible.
