Oppo is gearing up to expand its tablet lineup with the Pad Mini, a compact yet powerful device that aims to rival Huawei’s MatePad mini. Recent leaks outlined its key features, including a sharp 8.8-inch display and Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, targeting users who want premium specs in a smaller form factor.
Unlike bulkier tablets, the Pad Mini promises a slim and lightweight design with a high-refresh-rate screen sized at 8.8 inches, positioning it as a premium but portable option. Photography won’t be neglected, with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera suited for video calls and a 13-megapixel rear sensor for sharper shots.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset under the hood suggests top-tier performance, making the Pad Mini a serious contender for productivity and gaming alike. While battery capacity hasn’t been disclosed, support for 67W fast charging indicates Oppo is prioritizing quick top-ups over massive battery cells.
- Display: 8.8-inch, high refresh rate
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Cameras: 8MP front, 13MP rear
- Charging: 67W fast charging
- Memory/storage options:
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage
- 16GB RAM + 512GB storage
- Colors: Monet Purple, Dawn Gold, Mocha Brown
Oppo is expected to reveal the Pad Mini alongside the Pad 5 Pro sometime in April during their China launch event, which will also introduce the Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s Pro smartphones. Meanwhile, OnePlus is likely to market similarly equipped tablets under their brand, with the Pad Mini expected to be rebranded as the OnePlus Pad Mini.
Oppo Pad Mini specifications and release date
Fitting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 into a compact tablet is a bold choice, hinting at impressive performance for a device this size. Given Snapdragon’s efficiency advancements and Oppo’s fast charging, the Pad Mini might strike a strong balance between power and portability, something the smaller tablet segment has lacked until now.