POCO has a new tablet launch in the plans. It recently unveiled the POCO Pad model to tap into the tablet market. Now, it appears that a 5G enabled version of the POCO Pad is also in the works. This device was spotted in rumors, certifications, and more. So here is everything you can expect from the upcoming POCO Pad 5G model.
1. POCO Pad 5G: It is already out under a different name
An earlier report had hinted that the POCO Pad 5G is basically a rebranded version of the Redmi Pad Pro 5G. To recall, the original POCO Pad is a renamed variant of the Redmi Pad Pro. So it isn’t surprising that the newer model offers identical specs and features. But the major factor that differentiates the 5G models from the regular version is the addition of the SIM card slot, which brings 5G connectivity.
2. Design & Display
Since the POCO Pad 5G is a rebranded Redmi Pad Pro 5G, we can expect it to feature the same all-metal design. So the body could be built using aluminum for the rear panel and frame. The rear will likely offer the dual circular module for the camera sensors and LED flash. Just like the Redmi Pad Pro 5G, the POCO Pad 5G should retain the 7.52mm and weighs 571 grams in weight.
Meanwhile, the front may sport a tall 12.1-inch LCD panel that supports Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio, 1600 x 2560 resolution (2.5K), 180Hz touch sampling rate, and 600 nits of peak brightness. The POCO Pad 5G could also come with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front.
3. Under the hood
POCO’s upcoming tablet is practically the same in terms of internal hardware. It is equipped with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, which will likely be paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. This model might offer storage expansion by up to 1.5TB via a microSD card slot. A massive 10,000mAh battery that supports 33W wired fast charging.
POCO Pad 5G is an upcoming HyperOS tablet that would run on the Android 14 OS out of the box. For optics, you get an 8-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel shooter for video calls and selfies on the front. Other notable features include quad speakers with Dolby Atmos support, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ac) on 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C 2.0.
4. Availability
POCO Pad was announced for the global market with a 330 US Dollar price tag. This was for the sold 8GB + 256GB option. The Redmi Pad Pro 5G was recently announced for 2,399 Yuan (roughly 337 US Dollars), so we can expect a similar price range for the POCO Pad 5G as well. This tablet was even spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) last week, so it is confirmed to launch in the Indian market as well.
