It has just been presented and we already have available the new POCO Pad, a powerful tablet from Xiaomi that offers good specifications and features.
This tablet is basically the global version of the Redmi Pad Pro presented a few weeks ago. A product that undoubtedly stands out for its 12.1″ screen, with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and a resolution of 2.5K. In this device we have a mid-range Qualcomm SoC as is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 capable of moving most apps and games without problems. A tablet that in this version has all the DRM certificates to watch HD quality content from services such as Netflix.
As software we have Xiaomi HyperOS, a customization based on Android 14. In terms of design we find a metal body with a thickness of 7.52 mm and a weight of 571 grams.
Specifications of the POCO Pad
The new POCO Pad tablet includes a powerful SoC Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, an Octa Core manufactured in 4 nm. This is a chip with 4 ARM Kryo processors that reach 2.4 Ghz and 4 ARM Kryo-A720 that reach up to 1.95 GHz. In the graphics section we have integrated GPU ADRENO 710 that reaches 1.3 Ghz and allows us to play demanding titles with total fluidity. A SoC that has a score in Antutu v9 of about 700,000 points.
The RAM memory we have soldered on board is 8 GB LPDDR4x that allows us to load multiple apps or navigation tabs. For storage we have 256 GB of high-speed UFS 2.2 expandable by micro SD card up to 1.5 TB.
Display and other notable features
The POCO Pad has a 12.1″ IPS display, with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels with Dolby Vision support, 600 nits brightness, 1500:1 contrast and a configurable refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. A screen that is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, capable of preventing many scratches. In the photographic section in the rear area we have an 8 MP camera, while in the front area we have an 8 MP FHD camera.
In the audio section we have four Dolby Atmos compatible speakers and two microphones with noise reduction while the battery is 10000 mAh with fast charging of 33 W. For wireless connectivity we have Wifi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 and as a connector we find USB-C 2.0 ports and 3.5 mm audio jack in case we want to connect headphones.
Price and availability
- The new POCO Pad tablet is now available on AliExpress for only $299 with shipping included. It is available in gray and blue.
