Xiaomi sub-brand Poco has made its long-awaited entry into the tablet market with the launch of the Poco Pad. Unveiled alongside the Poco F6 and F6 Pro smartphones on May 23rd, this new device aims to cater to both entertainment and productivity needs.
Display and Design
The Poco Pad boasts a 12.1-inch IPS LCD display with impressive specifications:
- 2.5K resolution
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 16:10 aspect ratio
- Peak brightness of 600 nits
- Support for 68 billion colors (12-bit)
- DC dimming for flicker-free viewing
Housed in a sleek metal unibody, the tablet measures just 7.52mm in thickness and weighs 571g. It's available in Gray and Blue color options.
Performance
Under the hood, the Poco Pad is powered by:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset
- 8GB of RAM
- 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage
- MicroSD card support up to 1.5TB
Battery and Charging
The device packs a large 10,000mAh battery, which Poco claims can provide:
- Up to 16 hours of continuous video playback
- 33W fast charging support
- 15 minutes of charging yields 26 hours of music playback
Audio and Entertainment
For an immersive multimedia experience, the Poco Pad features:
- Quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos
- Dolby Vision support for enhanced video streaming
Software and Connectivity
The tablet runs on Xiaomi's HyperOS, based on Android 14. It offers several integration features with compatible HyperOS phones, including screen casting, drag-and-drop functionality, and shared clipboard.
While the current model is Wi-Fi only, a 5G variant (model number 24074PCD2I) has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards website, hinting at a future release with cellular connectivity.
Accessories
Poco has also introduced a range of accessories to complement the tablet:
- Poco Pad Cover for protection
- Poco Pad Keyboard for increased productivity
- Poco Smart Pen for note-taking and sketching
Pricing and Availability
The Poco Pad is available now at an introductory price of $300 for the 8GB/256GB configuration. After the launch promotion, the regular price will be $330. Accessory pricing is as follows:
- Poco Pad Keyboard: $80
- Poco Smart Pen: $60
- Poco Pad Cover: $20
With its competitive pricing and feature set, the Poco Pad looks to make a strong entrance into the mid-range tablet market. Its success will likely depend on how well it can differentiate itself from similar offerings, including its close relative, the Redmi Pad Pro.
