Xiaomi Poco Pad

Xiaomi Poco Pad Review

Display: 12.1" IPS LCD, 1600 x 2560, 120 Hz, Dolby Vision, 600 nits
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 8 cores (4x Cortex-A55, 4x Cortex-A78), Adreno 710
RAM: 8 GB LPDDR4X
Storage: 256 GB UFS 2.2, expandable up to 1 TB
OS: Android 14 with HyperOS 1.0
Battery: 10000 mAh, 33 W fast charging
Camera: 8 MP rear, digital stabilization, 1080p @ 30FPS video
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C
Build: Metal frame, 571g, 7.52 mm thick
Audio: 4 speakers, Dolby Atmos, headphone jack
Price: $329
Benchmarks: Geekbench 6 SC: 1020, MC: 3012; AnTuTu: 607734

Rating: 3.3/5 (7 votes)

• Pros:

  • Large IPS LCD screen
  • 68 billion color gamut
  • Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
  • MicroSD card support
  • High refresh rate

• Cons:

  • No SIM card support
  • Lacks 4G/5G connectivity
  • Missing GPS/Glonass
  • Uses a chip with mobile network and GNSS issues

• Mixed:

  • Value for money
  • Suitable for non-network, non-GPS use cases
  • Ideal for gaming, especially rhythm games

• General Sentiment:

  • Needs network and GPS for broader appeal
  • Some find it too large as a phone replacement

POCO F6 Series & POCO Pad: Hands-On Impressions & Interview

POCO F6 Series

• Models: F6 ($379), F6 Pro ($449)
• Colors: F6 (Black, Green, Titanium), F6 Pro (Black, White)
• Storage: F6 (8+256GB, 12+512GB), F6 Pro (12+256GB, 12GB+1TB)
• Features: AMOLED displays, AI camera enhancements, Wildboost Optimization 3.0 for gaming
• Lacks physical gaming triggers, focus on daily usability

POCO Pad

• Price: $329
• Specs: 8+256GB, 12.1” 2.5K display, 120Hz, Dolby Atmos quad-speakers
• Accessories: Optional keyboard cover, smart pen
• Use case: Light productivity, entertainment, casual gaming

Interview with Angus Ng

• Gaming triggers removed due to compatibility and daily usability issues
• Future consideration for "touch triggers" and gaming add-ons
• Foldables not yet practical for daily use
• Tablet front cameras limited by smartphone parts reuse, future improvements possible

Early Bird Discount: $50 off all new products.

Xiaomi Poco Pad Review

First Poco Tablet

• Released with Poco F6 duo
• Similar to Redmi Pad Pro

Display

• 12.1" IPS LCD, 120Hz, 12-bit color
• 1,600 x 2,560px, 16:10 aspect ratio
• Dolby Vision-capable (questionable)

Performance

• Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset
• 8GB RAM, 256GB expandable storage

Camera

• 8MP rear, 8MP front

Audio

• Four stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos

Battery

• 10,000 mAh, 33W charging

Software

• Boots Xiaomi's HyperOS

Accessories

• Supports Poco Pad Keyboard and Poco Smart Pen

Full review pending