After much anticipation, POCO has officially announced the launch of its first tablet in India, the POCO Pad 5G. Set to debut on August 23rd at noon, this exciting news was confirmed by Himanshu Tandon, the Country Head of POCO India. He enthusiastically described the upcoming tablet as the “ultimate companion,” emphasizing its versatility.
POCO Pad 5G Confirmed for India
According to Himanshu, the POCO Pad 5G will be the ideal device for a variety of tasks—whether you’re binge-watching your favorite shows, unleashing your creativity, or simply tackling daily productivity. The promotional image hints at the tablet’s support for both a stylus and a keyboard, indicating that it’s designed to enhance both entertainment and work-related activities.
The POCO Pad made its global debut back in May. It has a 12.1-inch 2.5K display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it’s powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM, ensuring robust performance. The tablet also boasts quad speakers for immersive audio and a hefty 10,000mAh battery, complemented by 33W fast charging support.
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Interestingly, the POCO Pad shares many similarities with the Redmi Pad Pro, which hit the Indian market just a few weeks ago. However, it’s anticipated that the POCO Pad will be more budget-friendly compared to the Redmi Pad Pro. As of now, it’s unclear whether POCO will introduce both the Wi-Fi and 5G variants in India since the teaser image only highlights the POCO Pad 5G. We’ll have to wait for further details to see how the lineup unfolds.
POCO Pad 5G Specs Summary
- Design: Slim, Dual-color design
- Display: 12.1″ 2.5K (2560 x 1600) resolution, 120Hz AdaptiveSync, 249 ppi, 16:10 aspect ratio, 600 nits (HBM), 12-bit, 68.7 billion colors
- Dolby Vision, 240Hz Touch sampling rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, TÜV Rheinland certified
- Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- Storage & RAM: 8GB+256GB (LPDDR4X+UFS 2.2); Supports expandable storage: Up to 1.5TB
- Camera: 8MP Rear / 8MP Front – 1/4″, f/2, 1.12μm
- Battery: 10000mAh; 33W USB Type-C
- Audio: Quad speakers; Dolby Atmos
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 3.5mm audio jack
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, Electronic compass and Hall sensor
- Operating system: Xiaomi HyperOS; Xiaomi Interconnectivity
- Accessories: Smart Pen, Keyboard, and Cover
- Colors: Grey and Blue
- Dimensions (H x W x T): 280 x 181.85 x 7.52 (mm)
- Weight: 571g
