OPPO Pad Mini compact tablet debuts with 8.8 OLED screen and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip

OPPO Pad Mini

OPPO Pad Mini - Reprodução

OPPO presented a new small tablet that combines a high-quality OLED screen with a state-of-the-art processor in an ultra-thin body. The OPPO Pad Mini was launched at China on April 21, 2026 and measures just 5.39mm thick, weighing 279 grams in the standard version. The device seeks to fill the gap between large smartphones and conventional tablets, offering portability without sacrificing performance.

Tela OLED with refresh rate up to 144 Hz

The main highlight of the Pad Mini is the 8.8-inch OLED panel with 2.5K resolution (2520 x 1680 pixels) and 3:2 aspect ratio. Essa configuration favors book reading, web browsing and handwritten notes. Maximum brightness reaches 1600 nits, facilitating use in well-lit environments. The refresh rate adaptively varies up to 144 Hz, while touch response reaches 240 Hz for greater fluidity in games and applications.

OPPO also offers an Soft Light version with a matte finish that reduces reflections and reduces eye strain during prolonged sessions. The thin 2.99mm bezels on all sides expand the usable screen area. The panel supports full DCI-P3 color, ensuring quality in HDR content and media editing.

  • Resolução 2520 x 1680 pixels with 3:2 aspect ratio ideal for reading
  • Brilho maximum 1600 nits for use in bright environments
  • Adaptive update Taxa up to 144 Hz and 240 Hz touch response
  • Versão Soft Light with matte finish to reduce reflections
  • Suporte full color DCI-P3 for HDR content

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 ensures robust performance

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor works with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. Essa combo supports demanding gaming, professional video editing and heavy multitasking without stutters. The system runs Android 16 with ColorOS 16 interface, bringing advanced productivity features and artificial intelligence tools.

OPPO has integrated features that convert handwritten notes into automatically typed text. The tablet also connects with iOS devices, allowing you to transfer files, receive calls and notifications from your iPhone, as well as share audio with AirPods. Essa interoperability broadens the appeal of the Apple device to users with multiple devices.

8000mAh Bateria with 67W charging

Apesar’s compact dimensions, the Pad Mini integrates an 8000 mAh battery that offers autonomy of up to 19.5 hours of continuous video playback or more than 22 hours of reading time. 67W fast charging allows significant recharges in a short time, solving a common limitation in small tablets. The metal unibody design contributes to efficient heat dissipation during intense sessions.

Especificações techniques and variants

The tablet offers a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and USB-C 3.2 Gen 1. The device is available in three colors: Space Grey, Mint Green and Monet Purple. The standard version weighs 279 grams with a thickness of 5.39 mm, while the Soft Light variant weighs 282 grams with a thickness of 5.46 mm. The tablet is compatible with OPPO Pencil 3 Pro, a pen with 16 thousand pressure levels for drawing and taking notes.

Preço and launch on the Chinese market

Na China, the base model with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage costs 3699 yuan, equivalent to approximately 470 dollars before subsidies. Versões with 12 GB of RAM and matte screen costs 4999 yuan in the most complete configuration. Sales started on April 30, 2026 in the Chinese market. OPPO has not yet confirmed dates and prices for launch in other countries, but the positioning of the Pad Mini as a premium competitor in the compact segment suggests international expansion soon.

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