The iQOO Pad 5c launched on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. It features a huge 10,000mAh battery and an octa-core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset targeted at the mid-range market. This new tablet from the Vivo sub-brand hit the Chinese market alongside tough competitors. The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro launched the same day, creating immediate competition for power users’ attention.
High-Speed Screen and Tablet Weight
The iQOO Pad 5c has a large 12.1-inch LCD touchscreen with a sharp 2.8K resolution. It also offers a smooth refresh rate of up to 144Hz, making fast-paced games and scrolling feel very fluid. The metal body measures 266.43 x192 x 6.62mm and weighs approximately 584g, which makes it light enough for long reading sessions.
OriginOS 6 Features and Thermal Management
The tablet combines its main processor with up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 4.1 internal storage for quick app loading. It comes with Vivo’s latest OriginOS 6, which is fully based on Android 16. To ensure the hardware stays fast, a built-in 3D cooling solution effectively manages heat. This helps the tablet avoid performance slowdowns during heavy graphical tasks.
10,000mAh Battery and Quad-Speaker Audio
A standout feature of the iQOO Pad 5c is its large 10,000mAh battery, which offers impressive power on a single charge. This capacity allows for a full day of heavy media streaming or intense gaming without needing to reach for a wall plug. Audio fans will enjoy the quad-speaker system that delivers loud, rich sound throughout the room. Buyers can choose from two clean color options: Gray Crystal and Silver Wing.
Cameras and Connectivity Features
Tablets usually don’t focus on photography, so the iQOO Pad 5c has a basic 8-megapixel camera on the back and a 5-megapixel front camera for quick selfies and video calls. Connectivity is robust thanks to Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, with a reliable 10m range. A standard USB Type-C port supports fast charging and wired data transfers.
The iQOO Pad 5c starts at CNY 2,699, which is about Rs. 38,000, for the base version with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The 256GB model costs CNY 2,999, or around Rs. 42,000. The top-tier model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is priced at CNY 3,499, roughly Rs. 49,000. Since there is no direct predecessor to compare it with, I believe this hardware package is an excellent buy for consumers who want flagship-level processing speed and battery life at a mid-range price.
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