Asus is returning to the mainstream tablet market after several years with the launch of the new Asus Pad. Interestingly, the announcement comes just months after the company officially confirmed its exit from the smartphone market.
The Asus Pas is built around a 12.2-inch dual-layer OLED display that offers a 2.8K resolution (2800 x 1840) and a 144Hz refresh rate. Asus says the tandem (or dual-layer) OLED technology uses two OLED emission layers, helping improve brightness, power efficiency, and panel lifespan compared to traditional OLED screens. The display also covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and reaches up to 600 nits of typical brightness.
Powering the device is MediaTek’s Dimensity 8300 chipset, built on a 4nm process. It is paired with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Users can further expand storage through a microSD card slot that supports cards up to 1TB.
For entertainment, Asus has equipped the tablet with a quad-speaker system featuring Dolby Atmos support. The company says the setup is designed to deliver a more immersive audio experience while watching videos, playing games, or listening to music.
The Asus Pad packs a 9,000mAh battery and supports 45W USB-C fast charging. According to Asus, the battery can reach 50% charge in about 30 minutes.
Asus Pad runs on Android 16 and supports a stylus
On the software side, the tablet runs Android 16 and includes several AI-powered features. Circle to Search with Google allows users to search for information directly from on-screen content, while Google Gemini integration provides AI assistance for various tasks. Asus GlideX support also enables screen sharing, file transfers, and cross-device workflows between compatible devices.
The tablet supports Asus Pen 2.0 for note-taking and drawing, along with Bluetooth keyboard connectivity for productivity-focused users. Additional features include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Face Login, a 13MP rear camera, and a 5MP front-facing camera.
Despite its large display, the Asus Pad remains relatively portable, with a 6.5mm-thin profile and a weight of 523 grams. The device uses a magnesium chassis paired with a fiberglass back cover.
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