Poco Pad announced as the brand’s first mid-range Android tablet

Earlier today, Poco launched the Poco F6 series of mid-range smartphones that pack a punch with its specifications. However, apart from that, the Xiaomi sub-brand went on to announce its first-ever Android tablet, the Poco Pad, which comes with a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor and a 12.1-inch display. If you missed catching its debut live, we have you covered. Check out everything you need to know about its key features, specifications and availability:

Poco Pad: Key features and specifications to look out for

The tablet bears a striking resemblance to the Redmi Pad Pro with its dual-tone metal unibody facade. It comes equipped with a 12.1-inch 120Hz LCD display and a peak brightness of 600 nits. The company has ensured flicker-free streaming even at lower brightness levels along with a TÜV Rheinland triple certification. The tablet, apart from this, also offers Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, ensuring durability and scratch resistance for times when you encounter minor accidents. 

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Under the hood, the Poco Pad is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor and comes with an 8GB RAM, 256GB storage option. If that’s not all, users can also opt for an expandable storage of up to 1.2TB using a microSD card. The tablet will run on Xiaomi HyperOS and will extend features such as Home Screen+, a cross-device notes app, and a shared clipboard for its users. For any creative tasks, the tablet will support the Poco Smart Pen and will work in tandem with Xiaomi’s Mi Canvas.

On the entertainment front, the tablet sports quad speakers with Dolby Atmos and also supports Dolby Vision which can provide an immersive, all-around viewing experience. Poco Pad also gets a centrally placed 8MP front and rear camera for video calls on the go. Both cameras will also support 1080p video recording at 30fps. Lastly, the Poco Pad has a battery capacity of up to 10,000mAh, and the brand claims it can support 16 hours of video playback. 

Poco Pad: Pricing and availability

The Poco Pad is currently available only in the global market with an early bird price of $299 (Rs 24,900) and can be purchased in Graphite Grey and Ocean Blue colour options. Post-launch, the tablet will be available for $330 (roughly Rs 24,480). 

Poco Pad can also be paired with the Poco Pad keyboard available for $80 (roughly Rs. 6,660) and the Poco Smart Pen priced at $60 (roughly Rs 4,990). Other brands that offer a similar set of specifications within the price range include the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus.