Oppo Pad Mini Launched With 8.8-Inch OLED Display
Oppo has introduced the Pad Mini, featuring an 8.8-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and an 8,000mAh battery in a slim 5.46mm body. The Oppo Pad Mini is designed to compete with Apple’s iPad mini, offering a high-refresh-rate display and flagship-level hardware in a smaller form factor.
The compact Android tablet is priced at approximately $1,001 and will go on sale on October 29. It will be available in a single configuration with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Design and display
The Oppo Pad Mini features an 8.8-inch OLED display with a 2.5K resolution of 2520 x 1680 pixels and a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate. The screen has a matte finish designed to reduce reflections and provide a paper-like writing experience when using a stylus.
It also supports up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness, although some reports suggest higher brightness levels in specific areas of the display. Despite its large battery, the tablet measures just 5.46mm thick, making it suitable for one-handed use.
The small size is the point. Most flagship tablets are built around 11-inch or larger screens, which suit split-screen work but are awkward to hold for long reading or gaming sessions. An 8.8-inch tablet sits closer to a paperback book, and Oppo is betting that readers, commuters and mobile gamers will prefer it.
Performance and software
The Pad Mini is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, manufactured using a 3nm process. The tablet runs ColorOS 16 based on Android 16 and supports Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
The combination of a high-end processor and compact display is intended to support gaming, entertainment and productivity tasks. A flagship chip in a small tablet is unusual, since compact tablets usually get mid-range processors, and that is the Pad Mini’s main selling point against the iPad mini.
Camera and battery
The Oppo Pad Mini features a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera for photography and video calls. It packs an 8,000mAh battery with support for 67W wired fast charging.
The battery capacity is relatively large for a tablet measuring just 5.46mm thick, and it should comfortably outlast most compact rivals on a single charge. Fast charging at 67W means a flat battery can be topped up quickly, which matters for a device meant to be carried everywhere.
Oppo Pad Mini price and availability
The Oppo Pad Mini is priced at approximately $1,001. It will go on sale on October 29 in a single 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration.
At that price, the Pad Mini sits firmly in flagship territory, and buyers will compare it directly with the iPad mini on software, apps and long-term support as much as on hardware. Oppo’s pitch is that the larger battery, faster charging and high-refresh OLED screen justify the price for Android users who want a compact tablet without compromise.
The launch comes as the wider device market shifts. Global PC sales fell 21 per cent as laptop prices climbed, while Apple is testing a 20-inch foldable iPad for 2028. In gaming, the classic Cricket 07 is now playable in a browser with multiplayer, even as tech layoffs in 2026 passed 135,000 jobs cut.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Oppo Pad Mini go on sale?
It will go on sale on October 29, priced at approximately $1,001.
What chip does the Oppo Pad Mini use?
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, built on a 3nm process, running ColorOS 16 based on Android 16.
How big is the Oppo Pad Mini display?
It has an 8.8-inch OLED display with 2.5K resolution, a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate and up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness.
How large is the battery?
The tablet packs an 8,000mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging, in a body just 5.46mm thick.
Source: ProPakistani.
