Expanding its tablet portfolio, iQOO has launched the new Pad 5c in China, offering flagship-level performance, a high-refresh-rate display and a large battery in the mid-range segment. The tablet is available in multiple RAM and storage options and is already on sale in the country.
The iQOO Pad 5c starts at CNY 2,699 (around ₹38,000) for the 8GB + 128GB variant. The 8GB + 256GB model is priced at CNY 2,999 (around ₹42,000), while the top-end 12GB + 256GB version costs CNY 3,499 (around ₹49,000). Buyers can choose between Gray Crystal and Silver Wing colour options.
The tablet runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and features a 12.1-inch LCD display with 2.8K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 12GB LPDDR5x RAM and 256GB UFS 4.1 internal storage.
For photography and video calls, the device includes an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. It also comes with a quad-speaker panoramic audio system and a 3D cooling solution designed to maintain performance during extended usage.
The iQOO Pad 5c packs a 10,000mAh battery. The company claims it can deliver up to 12.3 hours of online video playback and up to 1,000 days of extended power reserve on a single charge.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and a USB Type-C port. The tablet measures 266.43 × 192 × 6.62mm and weighs approximately 584g, making it slim and lightweight for its category.
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