Poco Pad 5G launched in India on August 23, 2024, marking Poco’s first Android tablet entry in the market. Poco Pad 5G remains a top pick for Indian buyers seeking a large-screen 5G tablet under ₹25,000. With its 12.1-inch display, massive battery, and multimedia focus, it suits students, streamers, and casual workers post-launch.
Build and Design
The Poco Pad 5G features a premium metal-and-glass build optimized for the Indian market, balancing durability, aesthetics, and affordability. Its construction includes a Gorilla Glass 3 front panel for scratch resistance, paired with an aluminum frame and aluminum back panel that feels solid yet lightweight at just 7.5mm thick.
Poco Pad 5G measures 280 x 181.9 x 7.5 mm, weighing 568g, slim enough for easy portability in a backpack. The dimensions give an 83.4% screen-to-body ratio, with the aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3 front contributing to a premium feel despite the budget price.
Display and Resolution
Poco Pad 5G features a large 12.1-inch IPS LCD display with 2.5K resolution (2560 x 1600 pixels) and a 16:10 aspect ratio, delivering sharp visuals at 249 ppi density. The screen supports a 120Hz variable refresh rate, Dolby Vision, 68 billion colors, up to 600 nits peak brightness (HBM), and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Processor and Software
Poco Pad 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm) octa-core processor, featuring 4x Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.4GHz and 4x Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95GHz, paired with an Adreno 710 GPU for smooth multitasking and casual gaming.
Device delivers an AnTuTu score around 620,000, handling apps like Netflix, Chrome tabs, and light edits in apps such as Canva without lag, though heavy games like Genshin Impact run at medium settings.
Poco Pad 5G runs Android 14-based Xiaomi HyperOS out of the box, optimized for tablets with features like split-screen multitasking, floating windows, and workstation mode when paired with the optional keyboard.
Memory and Storage
Poco Pad 5G launched with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM across all variants and UFS 2.2 storage options of 128GB or 256GB internal, both expandable up to 1.5TB via dedicated microSD slot. This setup supports smooth multitasking on its large display and HyperOS, with virtual RAM extension up to another 8GB for better app handling.
Battery and Charging
Poco Pad 5G packs a massive 10,000mAh battery, designed for all-day usage in demanding scenarios like streaming, online classes, and mobile hotspotting. Battery easily lasts 12-14 hours of mixed use (video playback, browsing, light productivity) or 8-10 hours under heavy load like gaming and 5G streaming.
Poco Pad 5G supports 33W wired fast charging (PD3.0, QC3+ compatible), reaching 0-50% in around 50 minutes and full charge in under 2.5 hours.
Camera and Audio
Poco Pad 5G features 8MP rear camera (f/2.0, wide, 1/4.0″ sensor, 1.12µm pixels) with LED flash and 1080p@30fps video, alongside an 8MP front camera (f/2.3, wide) for selfies and the same video capability.
Poco Pad 5G equipped with quad stereo speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos support and dual microphones for clear calls and immersive media playback. A 3.5mm headphone jack is included, enhancing compatibility with wired earphones.
Connectivity Options
Poco Pad 5G offers comprehensive connectivity tailored for 5G networks, streaming, and peripherals. It supports dual SIM 5G (nano + nano/microSD hybrid), 5G bands, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11, dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C 2.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
It supports USB Type-C for charging/data transfer and display output.
Price Under ₹25,000
Poco Pad 5G launched in India at ₹21,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and ₹23,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Tablet is available on company website, major online platforms and selected offline stores with additional offers and discounts.