Realme is now gearing up for the addition of a new tablet offering, the Realme Pad 3 5G, in the Indian market, and the first thing that stands out in this device is the huge 12,200mAh “Titan Battery” coupled with 5G support, a feature that isn’t too common in the “Affordable-to-Mid-range Android tablets” segment, quite yet. Realme is launching this tablet with another significant product, the Realme 16 Pro series, on the 6th January, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST.

Following is a breakdown of what this means and what has been confirmed versus what has only been “expected/rumored” and why exactly this new phone, called “Pad 3 5G,” could be important to students, to consumers with a desire for a bigger television and always-connected functionality, and to whom this matters generally:

1) What is being launched, and when

Realme has confirmed the launch event of the Realme Pad 3 5G in India on January 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST, and this device is going to be unveiled alongside the coming Realme 16 Pro series smartphones.

This ‘co-launch’ approach has always been the norm for consumer technology products: smartphones get the most visibility and traffic, and tablets, headsets, and wearables get the same exposure as a byproduct. For the consumer, it should mean that you always get:

Coordinated Offers (Bank Discounts, Bundling Deals, Exchange Deals)

Unified marketing themes (AI capabilities, ecosystem feature additions)

More accessories being released at the same time (cases, keyboard covers, stylus, etc.)

Realme has yet to reveal its pricing, although this is only the first stage of announcement, while it has issued some of the important features of these smartphones via its official platforms.

2) The two major headline upgrades are the 12,200mAh battery and 5G

A) 12,200mAh “Titan Battery”: what it means in real life

A battery with the capacity of 12,200mAh is quite large, even for the tablets of the mainstream class. Realme emphasizes the huge battery capacity of the Pad 3 5G as its greatest feature.

Concerning its practical usage, the battery runtime is based on brightness, network strength, screen refresh rate, and usage type (gaming vs. reading). For a battery of this nature, it is generally intended to make possible:

Long video streaming sessions

Extended classes/note-taking days

These are special

Multiple days of light use (reading, browsing, PDFs)

Battery worries reduced when traveling

Also to consider: large batteries offer productivity as well as entertainment. Students who take notes while viewing PDFs and attending online courses will likely want a screen that survives an entire day without needing to search for a power outlet to recharge.

B) 5G connectivity: why it matters on a tablet

Most tablets are “Wi-Fi only,” which is just fine if you use the device at home, but not so great on the road. A 5G tablet might act like a giant smartphone:

Data plan of choice through SIM/eSIM technology (as adopted)

Being in touch at college, Co-working spaces, Traveling, Commuting

Increased reliability while hotspotting from the phone has proved inconvenient

Within India, due to the usage of mobile data and with 5G increasingly being rolled out, a 5G tablet could prove to be very useful, especially for someone who doesn’t need to be tethered to his or her cell phone all the time.

Realme is clearly making this ‘big battery + 5G’ combination the essence of the Pad 3 5G.

3) Display: Realme was touting a “Book View” screen with a resolution of

Realme also confirmed that the Pad 3 5G would come with the new 2.8K-resolution display known as the “Book-View Display” with slim bezels.

Why ‘Book-View’ is a clue about the experience
In “Book

“When brands advertise a screen as ‘Book-View,’ they’re usually playing off the fact that the screen

Reading ease (PDFs, e-books, online texts)

A relatively “page-like” aspect ratio in contrast to ultra-wide displays

Improved split screen sizing (notes and lecture video, PDF and browser)

As for the screen, the sharper 2.8K-resolution display might make text appear cleaner, which is always useful when your day involves a lot of reading.

Then, there are other revelations and leaks regarding refresh rate, brightness, and color support. However, these may not be officially corroborated, so they can be considered “likely” possibilities until the actual unveiling.

4) Stylus support and “Next AI for Pad”: Realme’s productivity feature

Two things that Realme has emphasized explicitly are:

Stylus support

Next AI for Pad tools

Stylus support: who benefits most?

A stylus function is usually a great addition to:

Students (manual work, illustrations, highlighting pdf files)

Professionals & (meeting notes, documents, and quick sketching)

Creators (Basic Drawing, Storyboarding, Markup

The bottom line question always is, “Is the stylus included or can it be purchased separately?” This is a component that can make a huge impact on price. Sometimes the price of a tablet sale can hinge on the inclusion or addition of a pen.

“Next AI for Pad”: What could it Realistically Contain?

Realme has not given the details for the AI features, but “AI for Pad tools” basically comprises the following features:

Summarising notes

Converting Handwriting to Text (if available)

Organizing the Information with Intellect

Assistance in writing and studying or cleaning content

The most sensible course of action here is to view this as a promising line of development, and wait for the product demos (or early reviews, if they’re released before then) to determine if these tools are useful daily, or simply marketing considerations.

Realme has confirmed this line of branding, but not just this feature set of details.
There’s always a chance this could be related to their gaming monitor, which they released earlier this year.

5) Cameras and design: The “Tablet Basics” are still relevant today

Early Realme rumors imply the Pad 3 5G will house a dual camera module at the back, accompanied by the LED flash and the company-branding mark in the middle, with at least two different colors, known as black and gold.

In reality, however, cameras in tablets do not compete with those found in phones. Nevertheless, they are important for:

Scanning documents

Video calls (Front camera quality is more relevant in this case)

Classes and online meetings

Some leaks include details like the megapixels, but those are best considered “rumored” until the company verifies them at the event or in the official specs sheet.

6) Performance expectations: Which chipset is Realme likely to employ?

Various reports suggest the potential for a MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max chipset being found inside the tablet. But, according to some reports, they were unable to verify some leaked marketing information firsthand.

What a Dimensity-grade chipset would indicate

“If Realme does use a Dimensity 7-series style chip, it will target the following:
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Seamless daily usage experience (apps, web browsing, multi-task

Improved efficiency compared to previous entry-level chips

Solid connectivity features (particularly for 5G)

When it comes to tablet computing, in many cases this experience can be as much about optimizing software as it is about memory and storage capacity related to the SoC as well. So while the processor is of medium range, the tablet needs to perform well nonetheless.

7) Software: reasons why the timing of the release is a sign of newer Android builds.

Leaks and early information regarding the Pad 3 5G have indicated it may have a more up-to-date version of the operating system and a Realme tablet UI layer (Realme UI for Pad) instead. However, the most reliable information available at this point is this: Realme has some top-level features and tools confirmed, and the operating system information needs to wait for the full specs announcement at the launch.

What you should look for on launch:

So, if you are purchasing a tablet computer, this is a crucial aspect, given that these devices are utilized for a much longer period than most phones. On launch day (Jan 6), you should focus on:

How many major Android updates realme promises

For how long security updates remain

“Tablet first” features: split-screen mode, floating windows, multiple users

Pen capabilities: palm rejection, note-taking apps, latency

8) Realme Pad 3 5G vs Realme Pad 2: the upgrade saga

This is being launched as a follow-through on the Realme Pad 2 (July 2023 in India). The established key feature changes in the Pad 3 5G already include:

Much bigger battery (Pad 3 5G: 12,200mAh battery versus Pad 2’s smaller one)

“A higher resolution display (Pad 3 5G: 2.8K vs Pad 2’s 2K class screen

“Bigger, Sharper, Longer-Lasting” – this is always the upgrade statement for tablets.
How “Must-Buy” this turns out to be, only pricing and performance/software quality will tell.

9) For whom should one be excited about this tablet?

A) Students and exam prep users

The presence of the “Book View” linguistic tool, the pen feature, and the AI feature on the device indicates that the manufacturer is eager to win the hearts of the student population. If

PDFs, lecture, YouTube class

Note-taking

Online tests and study applications

…this will be a great value for money choice—mainly because Realme is expected to offer this at an aggressive price along with some useful accessories in the launch offers.

C) Power users

The addition of a 2.8K screen and a large battery makes it a strongly streaming-supportive offering already. And if Realme also has good speakers (since most tablets come with quad speakers), this will further enhance the “Netflix, YouTube, and battery life” offering—although we await the launch announcement for confirmation on the speakers and acoustics.

B) Work-from-home workers

5G will enable a tablet to function as a:

Email, docs, spreadsheets

Zoom/Meet Calls

On-site field work (sales, surveys, etc.)

“If Realme does a great job of supporting keyboards—and it does a great job with third-party keyboards as well—that’s a

10) What’s still unclear (what to check on January 6)

Even with the big confirmed headlines, there are some key buying decisions that have yet to be revealed:

Pricing in India (this shall determine all)

Variants of the

Charging speed and charger in box

Actual display size + refresh rate

Cameras (front camera quality during calls in particular)

Update policy (major Android updates & security patches policy) Pricing for accessories (stylus, keyboard, case If you’re interested in a smart buying choice, you’ll need to wait for those specifics—since tablets sink or swim based on price points and the ‘total package’ value. The Realme Pad 3 5G is going to be the ‘big endurance + big screen + always connected’ tablet, with the specifications including the following: battery capacity measuring 12,200mAh, 5G, display with Book View, 2.8K, stylus support, with the launch event scheduled for January 6, 2026, at 12 PM IST. The Realme seems to have the potential to become a compelling choice for people, such as students and media enthusiasts, looking for a tablet that doesn’t rely on Wi-Fi connectivity if it pricings competitively with smooth performance and good update support.