Poco Pad Review: Your Affordable Entertainment Hub

Poco Pad marks Poco’s entry into the tablet market with a device that blends power, affordability, and familiar design. Based on the well-received Redmi Pad Pro, this tablet maintains the same impressive features while adding Poco’s signature branding and a few extras.

With a large 12.1-inch high-resolution display, a capable Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, and a massive 10,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging, the Poco Pad is built for both entertainment and productivity. It also ships with 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, and even includes a charger—something its Redmi counterpart lacks.

In this review, we’ll explore the Poco Pad’s design, display, performance, and overall user experience to see if it delivers on its promise of power and value.

Poco Pad: Full Specification

Category	Details
📅 Launch	Announced: May 23, 2024 Released: May 23, 2024
📏 Body	📐 Dimensions: 280 x 181.9 x 7.5 mm (11.02 x 7.16 x 0.30 in) ⚖️ Weight: 571 g (1.26 lb) 🏗 Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back ✍️ Stylus Support: Magnetic
📺 Display	🔹 Type: IPS LCD, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, 600 nits (HBM) 📏 Size: 12.1 inches, 424.5 cm² (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio) 🔳 Resolution: 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~249 ppi density) 🛡 Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
⚙️ Operating System	📱 Android 14, HyperOS
🔥 Chipset & Performance	🎛 Processor: Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) 🚀 CPU: Octa-core (4×2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) 🎮 GPU: Adreno 710
💾 Memory	📦 Internal: 256GB storage, 8GB RAM 💾 Storage Type: UFS 2.2 🔄 Expandable: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📸 Main Camera	📷 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm 💡 Features: LED flash 🎥 Video: 1080p@30fps
🤳 Selfie Camera	📷 8 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm 🎥 Video: 1080p@30fps
🔊 Sound	📢 Speakers: Stereo speakers (4 speakers) 🎧 3.5mm Jack: Yes
📡 Connectivity	📶 Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct 🔗 Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive 🔌 USB: USB Type-C 2.0
🧭 Sensors	📡 Accelerometer, 🌀 Gyro, 📡 Proximity (accessories only), 🧭 Compass
🔋 Battery	⚡ Capacity: 10,000 mAh ⚡ Charging: 33W wired, PD3.0, QC3+
🎨 Colors	🌑 Dark Gray, 🔵 Blue
💰 Price	💶 About 280 EUR
📊 Performance (Tests)	🏆 AnTuTu: 600,399 (v10) 📊 GeekBench: 2,909 (v6) 🎮 3DMark: 793 (Wild Life Extreme)
🎨 Display (Tests)	🌟 Contrast Ratio: 1356:1 ☀️ Max Brightness: 564 nits (measured)
🔊 Loudspeaker (Tests)	📈 Audio Score: -23.9 LUFS (Very good)
🔋 Battery Life (Tests)	⏳ Active Use: 9 hours 15 minutes
🔢 Model Number	📌 2405CPCFBG
☢️ SAR (Radiation)	📡 SAR: 1.09 W/kg (body) 📡 SAR EU: 0.99 W/kg (body)

Poco Pad Design, build quality, handling and accessories

Poco Pad is similar to the Redmi Pad Pro but comes in different colors. It has a strong build with a Gorilla Glass 3 front and a durable aluminum body with a matte finish.

12.1-inch LCD screen has a high resolution, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision support. The bezels are thin, and an 8MP front camera is placed on one side for video calls and selfies.

On the back, there is another 8MP camera with an LED flash inside large rings. The tablet has four Dolby Atmos speakers for clear and rich sound. It does not support SIM cards but includes a microSD slot for extra storage.

The matte finish and flat sides make it comfortable to hold and use. However, it is not waterproof.

Xiaomi offers accessories like a cover, keyboard, and smart pen for the Poco Pad. These are the same as the Redmi Pad Pro’s accessories but come with Poco branding and colors.

Poco Pad Cover is a protective case that also works as a stand. It has a detachable holder for the smart pen.

Poco Pad Keyboard Cover costs €100 and functions as both a keyboard and stand. It connects via Bluetooth and provides good key feedback but does not have a touchpad or backlighting.

Poco Smart Pen costs €70 and supports 4,096 pressure levels with a 240Hz touch sampling rate, making it ideal for writing and drawing. It charges via USB-C and can be used to take notes even when the tablet is off.

Poco Pad Display, battery life, charging speed and speakers

Poco Pad is similar to the Redmi Pad Pro but comes in different colors. It has a Gorilla Glass 3 front and a sturdy aluminum body with a matte finish.

12.1-inch LCD screen has a high resolution, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision support. The bezels are thin, and an 8MP front camera is on one side for video calls and selfies.

On the back, there is another 8MP camera with an LED flash inside large rings. The tablet has four Dolby Atmos speakers for clear sound. It does not support SIM cards but has a microSD slot for extra storage.

The matte finish and flat sides make it easy to hold. However, it is not waterproof.

Xiaomi offers accessories like a cover, keyboard, and smart pen. These are the same as the Redmi Pad Pro’s but with Poco branding and colors.

The Poco Pad Cover protects the tablet and works as a stand. It has a detachable holder for the smart pen.

Poco Pad Keyboard Cover costs €100. It acts as a keyboard and stand, connects via Bluetooth, and has good key feedback. However, it does not have a touchpad or backlighting.

Poco Smart Pen costs €70. It supports 4,096 pressure levels and a 240Hz touch sampling rate, making it ideal for writing and drawing. It charges via USB-C and can be used to take notes even when the tablet is off.

Poco Pad Software and performance

Poco Pad runs on HyperOS 1.0.1, based on Android 14. It looks like MIUI but with a simpler design. The system is fast and smooth, but you must use the Control Centre instead of the old notification style.

HyperOS makes the tablet faster and improves file sharing and screen casting with Xiaomi devices. You can cast your screen to tablets and PCs, but it’s not a full desktop mode like Samsung’s.

The task manager is better for big screens. You can use Split Screen and Floating Windows, running up to four apps at once. There’s also a menu for multitasking gestures.

The Poco Pad has a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage. It supports Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6.

It performs well for a mid-range tablet, close to the Xiaomi Pad 6. It handles apps smoothly and stays fast even with heavy use.

Poco Pad Camera

Poco Pad has two 8MP cameras—one on the back with autofocus and an LED flash, and one on the front for video calls.

The camera app has a Night Mode.

The back camera takes decent photos with good detail and low noise, but colors look a bit dull.

1080p videos from the back camera are average in quality.

The front camera takes clear selfies and videos with natural colors. It is good for video calls.

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Pros and Cons of Poco Pad

Pros 🟢	Cons 🔴
💎 Premium aluminum body for a sleek and durable feel	⚡ Charging speed is not very fast
📱 Stunning display with Dolby Vision support	📸 Camera quality is mediocre
🔊 Loud and immersive Dolby Atmos quad-speakers	💰 Expensive keyboard cover without a trackpad
🚀 Smooth performance with great stability	🚫 No cellular connectivity or GPS option
🌐 Clean, feature-rich OS for a better user experience	🚫
💾 Memory card slot and headphone jack for extra flexibility	🚫

Conclusion

Poco Pad costs $330 and is available in some countries like the Philippines, Turkey, and Japan. It has 256GB storage and includes a 33W charger, unlike the Redmi Pad Pro, which has 128GB storage and no charger. However, the Redmi Pad Pro is better if you need cellular connectivity or GPS.

The Poco Pad has a big LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and four Dolby Atmos speakers. It runs on HyperOS and is great for work, entertainment, and gaming. You can use it like a laptop with the optional Keyboard and Smart Pen, though a Bluetooth keyboard is a cheaper option.

The cameras are average, but that’s normal for tablets. Overall, it’s one of the best tablets under $350 if you can find it.