Realme Pad X review

Design and ergonomics

The Realme Pad X has a surprisingly premium feel with flat sides and sharp edges around the front and back panels. Realme didn't go into details regarding the materials used, but we are pretty sure the front is glass while the rest of the chassis is made of plastic.

We really liked the design and feel of the whole body. The side frame feels as if it's metal, while the back has a silky-smooth finish like a frosted glass surface. Given the all-plastic build, we were quite surprised to see it weigh 499 grams. That's more than most competitors, and it can't be attributed solely to the larger battery capacity either.

The extra weight may be a plus for some of you as it gives the device a premium feel. We have the Glacier Blue color option, and the side shimmers ever so slightly under a certain angle.

Realme Pad X

Aside from the camera bump, the back panel is completely flat and clean. The bump itself is nothing out of the ordinary, but we find the off-centered "AI" inscription below the camera a bit weird and out of place. Literally.

The front is home to a 10.95-inch display with rather thin bezels all around, which are symmetrical too. The bezels are thin enough not to be obstructive and are thick enough to provide a comfortable grip without accidental touches.

The device is clearly meant to be used in landscape mode, as in this orientation, the selfie camera is positioned in the middle of the top bezel, while the power button is placed on the top-left corner when holding the tablet horizontally.

As for the volume rocker, it's also placed near the top-left corner but on the top side. The USB-C connector is housed on the right side. And since we have the 5G-enabled variant, the SIM card tray is at the bottom edge.

Accessories: keyboard and stylus

As already mentioned, the Pad X supports a keyboard cover that uses magnets to keep the device slightly inclined. It feels quite sturdy, and it connects using Bluetooth.

Realme Pad X with Bluetooth keyboard

The keyboard itself is pretty simple, but we are pleasantly surprised by the key spacing and travel. Both seem to be more than adequate, given the keyboard size, and we believe it does a pretty good job at replacing a full-sized laptop keyboard.

Realme provided us with the Realme Pencil as well. It attaches to the top side of the tablet using magnets, and the tablet can charge the stylus' built-in battery wirelessly. It provides 25 minutes of work with just 1 minute of charging. Unfortunately, the magnets aren't strong enough, so the pencil may fall off easily.