Oppo is seemingly getting ready to step into the compact tablet space with a new device called the Oppo Pad Mini. The leaks revealed so far point to a smaller tablet that still aims fairly high in terms of specs.
The latest info comes from @DigitalChatStation on Weibo, who shared a set of key details earlier today. According to the leak, the tablet will feature an 8.8-inch OLED display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, which is a bit different from the usual media-focused layouts. It should make more sense for reading and general use.
The panel itself sounds quite strong. It’s said to have a 2880×1920 resolution, along with a 144Hz refresh rate that can scale down to 1Hz thanks to LTPO tech. Peak brightness is reportedly 1800 nits, and it covers the full DCI-P3 color gamut, so on paper at least, it’s aiming for a premium display experience.
Performance is expected to come from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, which would put it in flagship territory. The design seems to be another highlight. The tablet is tipped to use a unibody metal build, measuring around 5.39mm thick and weighing about 279 grams. That’s quite thin and light, even for a compact tablet. Color options are said to include dark gray, purple, and cyan. Lenovo’s 8.8-inch Legion Tab Gen 5, for instance, weighs 360 grams.
On the back of the Oppo Pad Mini, there’s a 13MP camera in a capsule-style module. Not a major focus, but standard for tablets.
Battery capacity is listed at 8000mAh, with support for 67W fast charging. There’s also mention of eSIM support, which could make it more useful as a standalone device without relying on Wi-Fi. Based on what’s out so far, Oppo seems to be aiming for something more than just a “mini” in name.
If the leaks hold up, this could end up being one of the more interesting compact Android tablets to watch this year.
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(Source: DCS on Weibo)
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