POCO just held a massive event in Dubai where it introduced the POCO F6 series and its first tablet – the POCO Pad, to name a few. The tablet delivers flagship-level entertainment for an affordable price.
POCO Pad
The Pad is built around a 12.1-inch 2.5K resolution panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The tablet also has quad speakers, supports Dolby Atmos, and has a TÜV Rheinland certification for an enjoyable entertainment experience.
Under the hood, it is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. It runs on HyperOS which brings Home Screen+, Cross-device collaboration, and Xiaomi Smart Hub to name a few. Here’s a rundown of what they do:
- Home Screen+ – drag-and-drop content sharing button between mobile and Pad when nearby
- Cross-device collaboration – allows seamless copy and paste across device
- Xiaomi Smart Hub – manage and control up to seven devices simultaneously
The first POCO tablet is equipped with a 10000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. It also supports the POCO Pad Keyboard for a PC-level typing experience and the POCO Smart Pen, a fluid writing experience. The latter features Screenshot and Writing Button to take and edit screenshots easily.
Full Specifications:
| Display | 12.1-inch 2.5K IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Rear Camera | 8MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 10000mAh 33W fast charging |
| OS | HyperOS (Android 14) |
| Colors | Grey Blue |
FAQ
Q: What are the specs highlights of the POCO Pad?
A: The company’s first tablet boasts a 12.1-inch 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, and support for Dolby Atmos.
Q: What are the color options of the POCO’s first tablet?
A: It comes in Gray and Blue options.
Q: How much is the POCO Pad in the Philippines?
A: The Pad is available in a lone 8GB+256GB configuration and it is priced at PHP 15,999.
Q: Is an early bird sale for the POCO Pad?
A: Yes. It is available for PHP 14,199 from May 23-30, 2024 exclusive on Shopee. You can also enjoy a voucher that slash off an addition PHP 1,200 to drop the price to PHP 12,999.
Q: When will the POCO Pad be available in the Philippines?
A: The Pad will be available for purchase in the country starting May 23, 2024.
For more details, visit the official POCO Facebook and the Xiaomi Philippines official website.
Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.
