POCO has expanded its range of devices by presenting two new tablets designed to meet different needs: the most powerful POCO Pad X1 and the most accessible POCO Pad M1The announcement comes in conjunction with the global launch of the new smartphones POCO F8 Pro and POCO F8 Ultra, confirming the brand's strategy of offering a complete ecosystem of products with high-end specifications at competitive prices.
POCO Pad X1 and Pad M1 launched: performance and battery life for all tastes
Il POCO The Pad X1 stands out for its 11,2-inch display with 3.2K resolution (3200 × 2136 pixels), 144Hz refresh rate, adaptive HDR support, and peak brightness of up to 800 nits. The bezels are thin and uniform, while the aluminum body ensures solidity and lightness, with a thickness of just 6,18 mm and a weight of 500 grams.
Under the hood, we find the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chip, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Battery life is provided by an 8.850mAh battery, supported by a quad-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos. The camera setup includes a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing one, ideal for video calls and everyday use.
Other features include stylus support, compatibility with accessories such as the Floating Keyboard and Focus Pen, as well as advanced connectivity with Bluetooth 5.4, WiFi 6E and NFC.
The new POCO The Pad M1, on the other hand, is aimed at an audience looking for a versatile and affordable tablet. The display is a 12,1-inch IPS LCD with 2.5K resolution (2560 × 1600 pixels), a 120Hz refresh rate, and a maximum brightness of 500 nits. It also has a metal body, but with slightly larger dimensions.
At the heart of the device is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, a mid-range chipset that offers similar performance to the 7+ Gen 3. The configuration includes 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSDXC.
The real strength of the Pad M1 is its battery: a massive 12.000mAh with support for 33W wired fast charging and 27W reverse charging. It also features a quad-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos, accompanied by a 3,5mm audio jack. Both front and rear cameras are 8MP.
Both tablets come with HyperOS 3 and will be available in gray and blue colors. POCO Pad X1 starts at (around €369), while the POCO The Pad M1 will retail for (about €305). Optional accessories include the Floating Keyboard for (about €184) and the Focus Pen for (about €91) for the Pad X1, while a basic keyboard for (about €91) and a cheaper pen for (about €63) are available for the Pad M1.
The base model with 12″ wouldn't be bad, but the ufs 2.2 memory is slow these days, so it's better to opt for the X1 if you can afford it. But the keyboard? €184 seems like a huge price to add a BT keyboard to the pad 😔