Motorola Pad 5

Name: Motorola Pad 5
Brand: Motorola

Display11.0" 1600 x 2560 pixels

ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

Main camera8MP

Battery7040 mAh

5.7GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G bands

2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 71

5G bands

2, 5, 12, 14, 25, 30, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77 SA/NSA/Sub6

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2026, April 07

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

254.6 x 166.2 x 7 mm (10.02 x 6.54 x 0.28 in)

Weight

480 g (1.06 lb)

Build

Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

SIM

Nano-SIM

Durability

Stylus support Splash resistant

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits

Size

11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)

Platform

Android 15

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC

Internal

128GB 8GB RAM

Type

UFS 2.2

Main Camera

Modules

8 MP, (wide), AF

Features

LED flash

Video

Yes

Selfie Camera

Module

5 MP, (wide)

Features

Yes

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

3.5mm jack

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS

NFC

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)

Battery

Type

7040 mAh

Charging

67W wired, 67W UFCS, 55W PPS, 18W PD

Misc

Colors

Pantone Bronze Green

Models

OPD2506

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

display

12.1-inch, 144Hz, 900 nits HBMThe 144Hz refresh and 900-nit peak brightness mean scrolling through documents and web pages stays smooth even in bright sunlight or outdoors.

performance

Dimensity 9400+, Cortex-X925 CPUThis chip handles demanding apps like video editing, heavy gaming (Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile on high settings), and multitasking without lag.

battery

10420 mAh, roughly 12–14 hours screen timeA full charge lasts a typical day of mixed reading, streaming, and browsing; heavy gaming will shorten that to around 8–10 hours.

charging

67W wired, roughly 25–35 minutes to fullFrom empty to full takes under 40 minutes, so you can top up before leaving the house in a coffee break.

storage

128GB to 512GB, no expansionThe 256GB or 512GB tiers suit most users; if you store lots of video or games, the 512GB option avoids the need to delete files often.

connectivity

Wi-Fi 802.11ax/6/7, Bluetooth 5.4No cellular, so you rely on Wi-Fi for internet; Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX HD keeps audio smooth when paired to wireless speakers or headphones.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design67

Display60

Performance46

Camera48

Battery75

Value57

GoSolo Verdict

The Motorola Pad 5 is a light, thin 11-inch tablet pitched at budget buyers who want something portable for streaming and light work. It is held back by a weak processor, dim screen, and minimal cameras that make it feel more like a entry-level device than a real iPad alternative even at this price.

Strengths · 4

Thin and light at 7mm and 480g, genuinely pocketable for a tablet this size
Solid 7040 mAh battery delivers a full day of casual reading and streaming without strain
Fast 67W charging tops the battery in under 40 minutes, useful for grab-and-go use
Stylus support and microSD expansion let you add storage and accessories without being locked in

Trade-offs · 3

Dimensity 6300 is entry-level mobile silicon; scrolling and multitasking stutter compared to the midrange chips tablets ought to have by 2026
500-nit IPS LCD screen is dim and colors lean washed-out next to rivals' brighter, sharper panels at this price
8MP rear camera is a stub—fine for document scanning, but useless for real shooting