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iQOO Pad 5c launched with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 144Hz display and massive 10,000mAh Battery price starts at ₹38,000
The new iQOO Pad 5c enters the mid-range tablet market with flagship-grade hardware, a 2.8K display, and powerful battery life aimed at gamers and heavy users.
Chinese smartphone maker iQOO has officially expanded its tablet lineup with the launch of the all-new iQOO Pad 5c in China. The latest tablet is positioned in the mid-range category but packs several premium features usually seen in flagship devices.
With a powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, a high-refresh-rate display, and a giant battery, the iQOO Pad 5c aims to attract users looking for a balance between performance and affordability.
The tablet starts at CNY 2,699 (approximately ₹38,000) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage 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 (roughly ₹49,000).
It is currently available for purchase through Vivo’s online store in China and comes in two colour options Gray Crystal and Silver Wing.
On the display front, the iQOO Pad 5c sports a large 12.1-inch LCD panel with a 2.8K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming, video streaming, and multitasking. The high refresh rate ensures smoother scrolling and a more responsive user experience.
Under the hood, the tablet is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, Qualcomm’s latest octa-core processor aimed at delivering flagship-level performance. It is paired with up to 12GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 256GB UFS 4.1 storage, ensuring fast performance and improved app loading speeds.
The device runs on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, offering the latest software features and optimizations.
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For cameras, the tablet includes an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera, mainly designed for video calls and casual photography.
To enhance entertainment, the tablet features a quad-speaker panoramic sound system, promising immersive audio quality. It also comes equipped with a 3D cooling system, which helps maintain stable performance during heavy gaming sessions and intensive workloads.
One of the biggest highlights is its 10,000mAh battery, which the company claims can deliver up to 12.3 hours of online video playback on a single charge. iQOO also says the tablet can retain standby power for up to 1,000 days under extended power reserve mode.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and a USB Type-C port. Despite packing a large battery, the tablet remains fairly slim at 6.62mm thickness and weighs 584 grams.
With its premium hardware and aggressive pricing, the iQOO Pad 5c appears to be a strong contender in the growing Android tablet market, especially for users focused on gaming and productivity.
