TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 VS Vivo Pad 5 Pro

The TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 is slightly lighter than the Vivo Pad 5 Pro, weighing 500 g compared to the Vivo Pad's 635 g. This makes the TCL model easier to carry for long periods. In terms of thickness, the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 is 7.3 mm thick, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro is slimmer at 6.6 mm. However, the Vivo Pad has a larger overall size, with dimensions of 289.6 mm in width and 198.3 mm in height, compared to the TCL's 253.6 mm width and 165.4 mm height. This results in the Vivo Pad having a greater volume at 379.0 cm³, versus the TCL's 306.2 cm³.

For water resistance, the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 has water-resistant features, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro does not have any water resistance rating. Neither tablet includes a stylus or has a detachable or backlit keyboard. Additionally, both tablets lack tilt sensitivity in their touchscreens.

Overall, the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 offers a lighter, more compact design with water resistance, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro is larger and thinner but lacks water resistance.

The TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 has a 10.95″ screen size, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro offers a larger 13″ display. In terms of resolution, the Vivo Pad’s display is much sharper at 3096 x 2064 px compared to the TCL's 1920 x 1200 px. This difference gives the Vivo Pad a higher pixel density of 286 ppi, compared to the TCL's 206.77 ppi. Both tablets use LCD, IPS displays with touch screen functionality, so the user experience in terms of touch responsiveness is similar for both.

When it comes to refresh rate, the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro supports a much faster 144Hz refresh rate, making the latter better suited for smoother visuals during fast-moving content.

The TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 features an e-paper display, which is designed to mimic the feel of paper, offering a unique display experience, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro does not have this feature. The Vivo Pad 5 Pro supports HDR10, adding more dynamic range to content, while the TCL model lacks this capability, as well as HDR10+ or Dolby Vision support. Neither model includes branded damage-resistant glass or sapphire glass displays.

The TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 comes with 128GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro offers significantly more storage with 512GB and double the RAM at 16GB. Both tablets support 64-bit architecture and have 8 CPU threads, but their processors differ. The TCL NxtPaper has a CPU that runs at 2 x 2 GHz and 6 x 1.8 GHz, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro has a higher-performing CPU with speeds of 1 x 3.63 GHz, 4 x 3.3 GHz, and 3 x 2.4 GHz.

The GPU in the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 is the Mali-G52 MP2, clocked at 950 MHz, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro has a more powerful Immortalis G925 GPU with a higher clock speed of 1300 MHz. The TCL model has a 12 nm semiconductor size, while the Vivo Pad uses a much smaller 3 nm semiconductor, potentially offering better efficiency and performance.

In terms of memory speed, the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 has a RAM speed of 1800 MHz, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro’s RAM is significantly faster, at 10667 MHz. Additionally, the TCL tablet supports external memory storage, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro does not. Both models have integrated LTE, use big.LITTLE technology, and run on Android 15.

The TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 has an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro offers a 13 MP main camera and an 8 MP front camera, providing higher resolution for both cameras. The video recording capabilities differ as well: the TCL model supports 1080p at 30 fps for its main camera, while the Vivo Pad records at 2160p (4K) at 30 fps.

Both tablets have a flash, a front camera, and a built-in HDR mode. They also feature touch autofocus and manual white balance. Neither device supports panorama creation in-camera, 360° photo/video, or 3D photo/video recording. However, the Vivo Pad 5 Pro supports slow-motion video recording, while the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 does not.

In terms of additional features, both tablets have manual ISO, manual focus, and manual exposure, but the TCL model lacks a video light, whereas the Vivo Pad 5 Pro includes a video light. Neither tablet offers optical image stabilization, serial shot mode, or a dual-tone LED flash. Both have a single flash LED, and neither includes a front-facing LED flash.

Both the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 and the Vivo Pad 5 Pro offer stereo speakers, ensuring a richer audio experience. Neither tablet supports any of the aptX audio codecs, including aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless. Additionally, neither device includes a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on Bluetooth or USB-C for wired audio connections.

Neither tablet has a radio, and both are similar in terms of audio connectivity features.

The TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 is equipped with an 8000 mAh battery, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro has a significantly larger 12050 mAh battery. Both tablets feature rechargeable batteries, and neither has a removable battery. Both models include a battery level indicator, but only the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 supports fast charging. Neither tablet supports wireless charging.

While both tablets offer solid battery capabilities, the Vivo Pad 5 Pro's larger battery may provide longer use between charges, though it lacks fast charging support, unlike the TCL model.

Both the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 and the Vivo Pad 5 Pro come with a wide range of features focused on privacy and user experience. Both devices offer on-device machine learning, clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. They also both support split screen, Live Text, full-page screenshots, and have theme customization, dark mode, and dynamic theming. Neither device includes Quick Start or wireless Wi-Fi password sharing features.

In terms of connectivity, both models have USB Type-C ports, with the TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 using USB 2.0 and the Vivo Pad 5 Pro using USB 3.2. Both tablets support Bluetooth 5, but the Vivo Pad has Bluetooth 5.4, offering a slight update in version. The TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 also has an accelerometer, gyroscope, and tracks the device’s position, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro adds a compass feature in addition to the same set of sensors. Neither device includes NFC, HDMI output, or infrared sensors.

Both tablets support Wi-Fi, voice commands, customizable notifications, and a multi-user system. Neither device has a fingerprint scanner, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, or a built-in projector. While both have child lock features, the Vivo Pad 5 Pro includes an additional compass, which the TCL model lacks. Finally, both tablets feature battery health check and offline voice recognition capabilities.

The TCL NxtPaper 11 Gen 2 is equipped with DDR4 memory, while the Vivo Pad 5 Pro uses the more recent DDR5 memory. This difference in memory version suggests that the Vivo Pad may offer faster data transfer rates and improved overall memory performance compared to the TCL model, which uses DDR4.

Neither tablet provides additional details on other aspects of memory, but this key difference in DDR memory versions highlights a potential performance distinction between the two devices.