Design and workmanship
The nubia Pad Pro's casing is made of a sturdy aluminum unibody that's cleanly crafted and pleasantly cool to the touch. At 7,3 mm thick, it's one of the slimmer models in its class, and at 523 g, it's pleasantly balanced. Thanks to the harmonious combination of size, it's neither too heavy to hold for extended periods, nor too light to feel cheap, as is often the case with models with plastic casings.
Symmetrical display bezels, rounded edges, and a matte back create a modern look. The camera bump on the back feels a bit cluttered due to the large amount of text and could have been more subtle for our taste. Black and silver are available. Fingerprints are barely visible on the matte back, and our test device also had no scratches after several weeks of continuous use.
Nubia has placed the power button and volume rocker not in a line, but at an angle. Both are firmly positioned, have a clear pressure point, and are easily accessible. The power button also features a fingerprint scanner that responds quickly and reliably. A quick touch is all it takes to quickly access the system.
Display and Multimedia
The nubia Pad Pro doesn't use an OLED, but rather a traditional IPS panel with some pretty interesting specs. The resolution is 2880 × 1800 pixels, which results in a pixel density of 10,9 PPI for a 309-inch diagonal. This makes content appear razor-sharp, and text remains clearly legible even at smaller font sizes.
Two issues that often draw criticism with many inexpensive tablets with IPS displays are colors and viewing angle stability. Nubia has both of these very well under control with the Pad Pro. Colors appear balanced and vibrant without being oversaturated, and even when viewed from the side, there are no noticeable dips in brightness or distorted colors. While the nubia Pad Pro doesn't achieve the contrast range of an OLED panel, the black level is perfectly acceptable for an IPS display, even if it tends more toward dark gray than deep black.
With a maximum brightness of 600 nits, the Pad Pro is suitable for use indoors or in shady areas. However, the tablet reaches its limits in direct sunlight, such as at the beach or by the pool, especially since you shouldn't take the nubia Pad Pro to the beach anyway. There's no IP rating, meaning no official information on water or dust resistance. Likewise, there's no information on the screen protector used.
The display also scores points for its refresh rate. With up to 144 Hz, operation is pleasantly smooth, whether scrolling, multitasking, or playing games. The touch sampling rate is 840 Hz, which ensures very precise input. Those who want to save energy can manually limit the refresh rate to 60, 90, or 120 Hz. Alternatively, the system adjusts automatically depending on whether a video is playing, scrolling, or playing a game.
With an aspect ratio of 16:10, the Pad Pro strikes a pleasant compromise. In landscape mode, the screen appears slightly wider and is suitable for watching series or split-screen multitasking. In portrait mode, the tablet remains handy enough to comfortably scroll through articles or read e-books. Streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video are played in full resolution thanks to Widevine L1 certification. HDR videos are supported, but without Dolby Vision. Instead, classic HDR10 is used, which, combined with the bright, color-stable panel, provides visibly more dynamic range and contrast.
A quad speaker system with two speakers on each side of the device ensures the perfect sound. These deliver a surprisingly rich sound for a tablet, with voices clearly intelligible and even light bass audible. Even at higher volumes, the sound doesn't distort. DTS:X Ultra adds additional spatiality, which is particularly noticeable when streaming and playing games. If you don't want DTS, you can disable the feature in the settings.
Offering
Inside the nubia Pad Pro is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a high-end SoC from Qualcomm, which was introduced in late 2023 and still ranks among the top-of-the-range smartphones today, offering plenty of performance reserves. Depending on the model, it is supported by 8, 12, or even 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and fast UFS 4.0 storage with up to 512 GB. Such key specifications are rarely found in an Android tablet in this price range.
In practice, the Pad Pro performs very well. Apps launch without lag, multitasking is smooth, and even demanding applications run smoothly. Mobile gamers, in particular, will find it particularly appealing. Genshin Impact ran at 60 frames per second for most of our testing and is significantly more enjoyable on the high-resolution 144 Hz display than on a small smartphone screen.
Nubia has thermal throttling under control, by the way. The tablet only gets slightly warm even after an hour of gaming, without noticeably reducing performance. The GameSpace overlay, familiar from Nubia's RedMagic series, also proves useful. It allows you to prioritize system resources, disable notifications, or adjust touch settings for individual games.
connectivity
In terms of ports and connectivity, the nubia Pad Pro is largely well-equipped. The USB-C port supports USB 3.2, enabling fast data transfers and the connection of accessories such as external SSDs or USB hubs. Furthermore, external monitors with up to 4K resolution can be connected via DisplayPort Alt Mode.
If you want to connect accessories, you'll find magnetic pogo pins on the back for the optional keyboard cover. A stylus with 4096 pressure levels is also supported. This must also be purchased separately.
Wirelessly, the tablet relies on Wi-Fi 7, which ensures stable and fast connections in everyday use. This is provided your router already supports the new standard. In our test, the Wi-Fi performance impressed us with consistently high range and consistent data throughput, even across multiple rooms. Bluetooth 5.3 complements this for connecting headphones, keyboards, and other accessories.
There's no slot for a SIM card or eSIM. The nubia Pad Pro is therefore a Wi-Fi-only tablet. Anyone who wants to stream or work on the go will need to use a hotspot or mobile router.
Software
The nubia Pad Pro ships with Android 15 and a customized interface called Nebula AIOS (MyOS 15), which is visually based on stock Android. The user interface is pleasantly clean, largely free of bloatware, and runs surprisingly stable in everyday use. The language settings are fully available in German, although minor translation errors can still be found here and there.
Typical tablet features like split screen, floating windows, and a desktop view are available. The Productivity Hub provides quick access to frequently used tools and apps, which can be displayed with a swipe from the side. Google Kids Space or special education features, like those offered by some competing models, are missing. Therefore, anyone who wants to use the tablet primarily for children or for educational purposes will have to manually install the corresponding apps.
Also missing is a clear statement on how long the Pad Pro will receive Android updates and security patches. This is a shame, especially for a device with such powerful hardware. It suggests that one should expect a shorter update cycle. The security updates on the test device were still at the April 2025 level, even though we were in July at the time of testing.
camera
As with most tablets, the camera on the nubia Pad Pro plays a more secondary role. On the back is a single 13 MP sensor, with LED flash, HDR, and panorama mode. The image quality of the main camera is sufficient for occasional snapshots or photographing documents. In good light, details are visible, and colors appear largely natural. As the light deteriorates, image noise visibly increases, and focus becomes sluggish. There's no night mode or AI support like on smartphones.
The 20 MP front camera is significantly more impressive. During video calls via Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams, it delivers a sharp image with pleasing color reproduction. Even in dim light, the face remains clearly visible. Its central placement in the upper display frame makes the image section ideal for landscape-format conversations. The front camera records videos in Full HD at 30 frames per second, which is perfectly adequate for all common platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams.
Battery
The 10.100 mAh battery easily lasts one to two days, depending on how intensively the tablet is used. Those who primarily use it for surfing, reading, or streaming over Wi-Fi will get even longer. Even with the 144 Hz refresh rate permanently enabled and occasional gaming, the tablet doesn't run out of power too quickly.
A 66 W fast charger is available for charging, which fully recharges the tablet in just over an hour. The battery level is about 30 percent after just 60 minutes. Wireless charging isn't available, but that's not a big deal in the tablet world.
