Introduction
Introducing the Poco Pad, the debut tablet from Poco, built upon the popular and powerful Redmi Pad Pro, known for its affordability. Here’s a detailed look at what makes the Poco Pad stand out:
Design and Build
The Poco Pad shares its design with the Redmi Pad Pro, featuring an aluminum unibody available in signature dark gray and dark blue colors. The rear proudly displays Poco branding, with optional Poco versions of accessories like covers, keyboards, and a stylus, all originally designed for the Redmi Pad Pro.
Display
The tablet boasts a large 12.1″ IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. It supports Dolby Vision, offers a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals, and features four Dolby Atmos speakers, ensuring an immersive viewing experience.
Performance
Under the hood, the Poco Pad is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, supported by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (expandable via microSDXC). This setup ensures snappy performance suitable for multitasking and gaming.
Battery and Charging
Equipped with a substantial 10,000mAh battery, the Poco Pad supports 33W fast charging, enabling quick top-ups for extended usage sessions.
Cameras
The tablet features an 8MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, capable of capturing detailed photos and videos, although primarily designed for functional use rather than high-end photography.
Operating System
Running on Android 14 with Xiaomi’s Hyper OS overlay, the Poco Pad offers a user-friendly interface with enhanced features tailored to the tablet experience.
Connectivity
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 with support for aptX HD and aptX Adaptive, ensuring robust wireless connectivity. It also retains a 3.5mm headphone jack for traditional audio connections.
Additional Features
The Poco Pad includes essential sensors like accelerometer, gyro, and proximity sensor, though it lacks a fingerprint reader, which is notably absent from its specifications.
In the Box
The Poco Pad ships in a stylish black box with distinctive yellow Poco branding. Inside, you’ll find a USB-A-to-C cable and a 33W power adapter, addressing a common omission in competing models like the Redmi Pad Pro.
In conclusion, the Poco Pad aims to deliver a compelling mix of performance, features, and value, leveraging the strengths of its Redmi Pad Pro foundation while adding distinct Poco branding and accessories.
