The iQOO Pad Pro is one of the most interesting compact Android tablets to arrive this year. It packs an 8.8-inch screen, a flagship Snapdragon chipset, and active cooling inside a body that weighs just 298 grams. It is clearly built for mobile gamers who want something smaller and easier to hold than a full-size 12-inch slate.
A quick hands-on review shared by PT Miscellaneous Talk on Weibo gives us an early look at how the device feels in daily use. Here is what we know so far.
First Impressions From the Hands-On
One of the first questions people ask about any new tablet is whether the screen looks sharp. According to the reviewer, the display is generally fine, but the default system font has low contrast which can make text look slightly soft compared to an iPad Pro. Switching to the system’s classic font is recommended, as it noticeably improves the viewing experience.
The unit used in the review was manufactured on October 17 and arrived with a system update already installed. That update added a game information band feature and brought general game performance optimizations. It is a good sign that iQOO is still actively tuning the software ahead of wider rollout.
The 2K OLED panel is likely supplied by Visionox, the same supplier used for the larger iQOO Pad Ultra. Viewing angles are reported to be quite good, though whether it causes eye fatigue after long gaming sessions still needs more testing.
Other quick notes from the hands-on: the document-scanning camera quality is surprisingly decent, and the active cooling fan runs very quietly when set to smart mode.
Full Specifications
| Display | 8.8-inch 2304×1440 OLED, 165Hz refresh rate, 500Hz touch sampling, 5,000Hz instant touch sampling, 4,500 nits local peak brightness, 1,600 nits full-screen brightness, 2 nits minimum brightness, 10-bit color, 16:10 aspect ratio, 2.65mm four-sided bezels |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (Q3 gaming chip) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | LPDDR5X Ultra RAM (up to 9,600Mbps) |
| ROM | UFS 4.1 storage |
| Front Camera | 8MP (GalaxyCore GC08A3) |
| Rear Camera | 13MP (GalaxyCore GC13A0), up to 4K video recording |
| OS | OriginOS 7 HD based on Android 17 |
| Battery | 9,020mAh with 66W wired charging |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DP output |
| Dimension & Weight | 197.36 × 126.26 × 5.74mm, 298g |
| Audio & Haptics | Symmetrical ultra-linear dual stereo speakers, dual X-axis linear motors, 500Hz high-sensitivity gyroscope |
| Cooling System | VC cooling system with 71,446mm² VC area plus active cooling fan |
Pricing and Availability
All specifications and pricing details for the iQOO Pad Pro are sourced from vivo’s official Chinese online store. Below are the device’s official launch prices with converted Philippine‑peso values provided for reference.
- 8GB + 256GB: CNY 4,299 (~₱41,000)
- 12GB + 256GB: CNY 4,699 (~₱44,900)
- 16GB + 256GB: CNY 5,099 (~₱48,700)
- 12GB + 512GB: CNY 5,399 (~₱51,600)
- 16GB + 512GB: CNY 5,799 (~₱55,400)
Available colors: Ice Blade Blue and Lingfeng Gray.
The device is currently available in China. There is no official word yet on whether the iQOO Pad Pro will be released in global markets including the Philippines. If it does make its way overseas, it could become a strong competitor among compact gaming tablets.
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