The segment of Android tablets is showing no signs of a slowdown as companies keep pushing new products. The demand for Android tablets witnessed significant growth in 2020 due to the rise of remote work and online learning. With that demand, many brands made their entrance in the segment. Oppo was among the newcomers, and since its debut in the last year, launched a handful of tablets for the various market segments. The company’s first tablet was dubbed by Oppo Pad and launched in February 2022. Soon after, the company launched the Oppo Pad Air and the Oppo Pad 2. Now, the Chinese brand is preparing the road for a newcomer – the Oppo Pad Neo. The device has just acquired approval from Thailand’s NBTC certification. (Source).
Oppo Pad Neo has Been Certified on NBTC with LTE
The Oppo Pad Neo has been certified at Thailand’s NBTC which is an important step before its release. The Oppo Pad Neo is certified with model number OPD2303. Its NBTC listing does not reveal much of its specifications, only confirms it has LTE connectivity. In fact, this is an interesting detail because it means the tablet will be Oppo’s first with cellular connectivity.
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Interestingly, the Oppo OPD2303 model number was related to the OnePlus Pad Go. This means the OnePlus Pad Go will actually launch as Oppo Pad Neo. Considering it’s the same tablet, the specifications are similar, and we will find more details about these specifications below.
The Oppo Pad Neo will pack a 11.35-inch LCD screen with a 2.4K resolution and 7:5 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the tablet will come with the MediaTek Helio G99 with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of Internal Storage. The tablet will draw powers from an 8,000 mAh battery with USB Type-C port.
In terms of optics, the tablet will have an 8 MP selfie camera and an 8 MP rear camera. For audio, the tablet is likely to feature four speakers with Dolby Atmos support. It will run on OxygenOS 13.2-based Android 13 and offer a micro SD card slot for additional storage.
The Oppo Pad Neo could help Oppo to boost its presence in the tablet segment
Right now, there is no launch date for the tablet, but considering the NBTC certification approval, the tablet might be launched globally pretty soon. The Oppo Pad Neo is likely one more launch that comes as part of Oppo’s new strategy in the tablet segment. From a newcomer, the brand aims to become one of the most relevant names in this particular segment. Currently, Oppo stands as a leading smartphone brand, so it won’t be surprised to see it becoming one of the major players in the tablet segment in the forthcoming years.
Based on the Specifications, the Oppo Pad Neo is a decent slate with a huge display and good performance. It might be a decent tool for productivity for consumers that don’t want to pay the price of a tablet flagship.