POCO has launched its first-ever tablet, the POCO Pad in the Global Makarket, alongside the POCO F6 5G and POCO F6 Pro. The POCO Pad closely resembles the Redmi Pad Pro. The POCO Pad features a sleek dual-color metal unibody design, is 7.52mm thick, and weighs 571g, with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the front.
It boasts a 12.1″ 120Hz LCD screen with a 2.5K resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, 68 billion colors (12-bit), peak brightness of 600 nits, DC dimming for flicker-free viewing at lower brightness levels, and TÜV Rheinland triple certification.
Under the hood, the POCO Pad is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, expandable via microSD cards up to 1.5TB. For entertainment, it includes quad speakers with Dolby Atmos and a display that supports Dolby Vision. The 10,000mAh battery supports 16 hours of continuous video streaming and 33W charging.
For photography, it has 8MP cameras on both the front and back. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device runs on Xiaomi HyperOS, featuring Home Screen+, shared clipboard, cross-device notes app, photo, and network sync, and supports Mi Canvas for creative tasks using the POCO Smart Pen.
The POCO Pad comes with three optional accessories, sold separately -
- POCO Smart Pen - Offers 12 hours of continuous writing, 4096 pressure sensitivity levels, 10g activation force, ultra-low latency, and has buttons for writing and screenshots.
- POCO Pad Keyboard - Features a 64-key layout, shortcut key combinations, an independent pen holder, 760 hours of standby time, and 59 hours of continuous use. It is made of black PU material, resistant to dirt, fingerprints, and oil stains.
- POCO Pad Cover - Acts as both a protective case and a stand, with a three-fold rear suction design and skin-friendly material that reduces fingerprints. It intelligently wakes the Pad when opened and puts it to sleep when closed.
POCO Pad Specifications -
| Display | 12.1-inch 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 |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB+256GB (LPDDR4X+UFS 2.2); Supports expandable storage: Up to 1.5TB |
| OS/UI | Xiaomi HyperOS; Xiaomi Interconnectivity |
| Rear Cameras | 8MP Rear - 1/4″, f/2, 1.12μm |
| Front Camera | 8MP Front – 1/4″, f/2, 1.12μm |
| Features | Quad speakers; Dolby Atmos, Dual-color design, |
| Dimensions | 280 x 181.85 x 7.52 mm |
| Weight | 571g |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Battery/Charger | 10000mAh; 33W USB Type-C |
Pricing and Availability -
The POCO Pad comes in Grey and Blue colors and is available now at an early bird price of USD 299 (Rs. 24,899 approx.). After the launch promotion, the price will increase to USD 330 (approximately Rs. 27,480).
POCO Pad Accessories Prices are -
- Smart Pen - USD 60 (Rs. 4,995 approx.)
- Keyboard Cover - USD 80 (Rs. 6,660 approx.)
- Cover - USD 20 (Rs. 1665 approx.)
