Many people still think of iPads as the undisputed benchmark for tablets. However, recent releases have challenged this thinking. Today we are going to compare two market leaders in the tablet category. In this article, we will try to identify the best match between the Nubia Pad 3D and the iPad Pro 111″ released in 2022.
| iPad Pro 11″ 2022 | |
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 | $789.99 |
Does the Nubia Pad 3D have a better screen than the iPad Pro 11″ 2022?
The screen of the Nubia Pad 3D is of IPS LCD type, with a diagonal of 12.4 inches for a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels. The graphic elements are organized on 243ppp for images appreciable to the naked eye. The low density will certainly not allow to enjoy an exceptional image quality but a modest visibility. The fluidity of the image is ensured by a refresh rate at 120Hz. In addition, the display of 3D elements is supported by the device and a conversion from 2D to 3D is possible.
The iPad Pro 11″ in its version 2022 integrates a Liquuid Retina IPC LCD screen of 366.5 cm2. The estimated size of this surface is 11 inches, for a resolution of 1668 x 2388 pixels. The graphic elements are represented from 265ppi, illuminated by 600nits of capacity. The screen has a protection attached to its surface that rejects fingerprints and grease. This will not only allow your tablet to cope with the shock but also keep its clarity from the beginning.
Which one performs better: Nubia Pad 3D or iPad Pro 11″ 2022?
The role of chipset of the Nubia Pad 3D is played by the Snapdragon 888 5G punctuated by 8 processor cores. The operating system installed is Android 12L, which has some additional subtleties to those of its predecessor. The graphics aspect is provided by the Adreno 660 which is not bad as a GPU. It has been designed to handle the graphic demands of processes with a minimum of RAM. The user space is defined by 2 models of 8GB of RAM each. We are talking about 128GB or 256GB of internal space depending on the designer.
The Apple M2 is the processor of the iPad Pro 11″ 2022 which performs the system tasks from its 8 processor cores. Apple for this product has thought of iPadOS 16.1 as the operating system of the tablet. This OS embeds the latest features, allowing users to enjoy the latest applications. As with all Apple products, the GPU has been designed in-house and has 10 graphics cores. On the internal space side, no slot has been left for SD card but the available storage is sufficient. The different configurations are: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM.
The chosen ones of the day may have different processors and difficult to compare, but CPU-monkey did it for us. The presented test results seem to make it clear that the iPad Pro 11″ 2022 would perform better.
Does the Nubia Pad 3D provide more battery life than the iPad Pro 11″ 2022?
The batteries of the Nubia Pad 3D and the iPad Pro 11″ 2022 are quite similar. Both are non-removable and offer a fast charge of about 30W. Only a difference of almost 2000mAh exists between the two batteries. The Nubia Pad 3D offers 9070mAh for an average activity over 60h without charging its device. The iPad Pro 11 comes behind with a more modest 7538mAh of capacity. The autonomy of this Apple jewel is estimated at 50 hours of activity, obviously in standard use.
Is the camera of the iPad Pro 11″ 2022 of better quality than that of the Nubia Pad 3D?
The camera module of the Nubia Pad 3D is composed of dual optical sensors, each with 16MP of capacity. A range of features accompanies the sensors including panorama, stereoscope, LED Flash. The cameras when shooting support Full HD in 30fps when capturing videos. The front of the tablet has 2 shooters of 8MP each capable of taking clear selfies.
The camera of the iPad Pro 11 2022 is equipped with 2 shooters of 12MP and 10MP respectively. A shutter stabilization is possible for accurate captures as with a tripod. Various features are provided with this camera; among others HDR and Dual LED flash. The quality of videos can reach 4k while integrating the cinematic mode and Gyro-EIS. A camera has been arranged in the front for selfies with 12MP, including face detection, HDR and panorama. Many things are possible with cameras, especially with a good image processing software.
Price and availability
Currently the iPad Pro 11″ 2022 is available in Europe for around 1050€. For many this will be a good investment, because what is offered is worth it. As for the Nubia Pad 3D, it is still awaited on the market and will probably be available in April 2023. However, according to the teasing, it will cost a little less than 1100€ to get it.
IPads have usually been the rage, but this time others are claiming the throne. It was the Nubia Pad 3D’s turn to compete with the iPad Pro 11″ of 2022. The ZTE Pad 3D also has very good characteristics, but this time it is losing out. It clearly does not last long in terms of performance, display and camera. Nevertheless, it is not far from it and certainly, Nubia will bring us wonders soon. However, in terms of battery life, the iPad Pro 11″ 2022 has nothing to say because the opponent’s battery is about 1.5x stronger.
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