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Asus Pad returns to India with a 2.8K OLED display
Asus returns to India’s tablet market with a 12.2-inch 2.8K OLED display, Dimensity 8300, Android 16, and 9,000mAh battery.
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Asus will return to India’s tablet market after several years with the Asus Pad, which will be unveiled on August 6. The company has already disclosed the key specifications: a 12.2-inch 2.8K OLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset, and features aimed at both entertainment and productivity.
Asus Pad specifications
The tablet’s OLED panel has a 2.8K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 3:2 aspect ratio, and peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits. Asus also claims 100% DCI-P3 coverage, certifications for reduced flicker and blue light, and a screen-to-body ratio of 92%.
Other specifications include:
- 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and Android 16
- 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, expandable via microSD up to 1TB
- 9,000mAh battery with 45W charging, reaching 50% in about 30 minutes
- 13-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera with Face Unlock
- Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4
The Asus Pad supports the Asus Pen 2.0 and Bluetooth keyboards. The box will also include a folio case with four positioning options. The tablet is 6.5mm thin and weighs 523g.
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Pricing and availability in India
The Asus Pad will be sold in Pure White with 128GB and 256GB configurations. Sales will begin through Flipkart, but Asus has not yet announced pricing.
That price will be crucial. India’s Android tablet market is already led by Samsung, Lenovo, and Xiaomi, while premium buyers increasingly expect stylus and keyboard support alongside a strong display and battery. Asus has been more visible in laptops in recent years, making the Pad’s return to tablets a direct attempt to establish a foothold in a crowded segment.
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via ITzine
