iQOO Drops Pad 5c: Massive Battery and 12.1-Inch Display Powerhouse

iQOO Expands Its Tablet Lineup with the New Pad 5c

iQOO just pulled a surprise move, quietly adding the new iQOO Pad 5c to its growing roster of tablets. Sitting alongside the existing Pad 5, Pad 5 Pro, and Pad 5e, this latest model aims to strike a balance between performance and value, making it a compelling choice for anyone in the market for a new slate.

Power and Performance

Under the hood, the Pad 5c is packing a serious punch. It features the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, which is a fantastic choice for smooth multitasking and gaming. To keep things running cool during heavy sessions, iQOO has included a massive 32,200mm² vapor chamber cooling system, ensuring you don’t run into thermal throttling when pushing the device to its limits.

Memory and storage are equally snappy, with the device utilizing LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage in the higher-end configurations (the base 128GB model uses UFS 3.1). Whether you are loading apps or moving files, you shouldn’t find yourself waiting around.

Display and Design

The star of the show is undoubtedly the 12.1-inch LCD screen. It boasts a sharp 2.8K resolution and a buttery-smooth 144Hz refresh rate, perfect for streaming or catching up on your reading. Despite its large screen, the device remains impressively portable, measuring just 6.62mm in thickness and weighing in at 584g. It hits the shelves in two sleek finishes: Grey Crystal and Silver Wing.

Battery Life and Connectivity

Powering all that tech is a robust 10,000mAh battery, paired with 44W fast wired charging to get you back up and running quickly. On the connectivity front, it doesn’t skip a beat, offering:

Wi-Fi 6 for stable browsing
Bluetooth 5.4 for your accessories
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C for fast data transfers

Price and Availability

The iQOO Pad 5c runs on OriginOS 6 right out of the box, offering a polished user experience. Pricing is quite competitive for what you get:

8GB/128GB: CNY 2,699 (approx. $400)
8GB/256GB: CNY 2,999 (approx. $440)
12GB/256GB: CNY 3,499 (approx. $515)

If you’re looking for a tablet that handles everything from media consumption to light productivity without breaking the bank, the iQOO Pad 5c is definitely worth a closer look.