iQOO has confirmed its new Pad Pro tablet for an October 2026 launch in China, featuring a 165Hz OLED display and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This model appears to be a slightly different take on the existing Pad Ultra, with a distinct processor choice.
iQOO has officially confirmed the upcoming launch of its new Pad Pro tablet in China this October 2026. Ahead of its release, the company has revealed key specifications for the device, including its display, battery, and core processor.
High-Refresh OLED Display and Slim Design
The iQOO Pad Pro will feature an 8.8-inch OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, promising a very fluid visual experience. Design-wise, the tablet is quite slender, measuring just 5.74mm thick, and weighs in at a light 298 grams. Powering the device is a 9,020mAh battery, which sounds substantial for its svelte profile.
To keep things cool during demanding tasks, iQOO has included a built-in fan inside the tablet. This fan measures 30 × 30 × 3.5mm, suggesting a focus on sustained performance, especially for gaming or heavy usage.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Power, Compared to Pad Ultra
Under the hood, the iQOO Pad Pro will run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This is an interesting choice, especially when compared to iQOO's previously launched Pad Ultra. According to Notebookcheck, the iQOO Pad Ultra (currently priced at $1,190 on TradingShenzhen) uses the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset.
This means that while the Pad Pro shares many physical traits with the Ultra, its processor is a generation older. On paper, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is still a powerful chip, but it's a notable difference if you're looking for the absolute latest in mobile silicon from iQOO.
Similarities with the iQOO Pad Ultra
Beyond the chipset, the Pad Pro shares a surprising number of specifications with the Pad Ultra. Both tablets sport the same 8.8-inch 165Hz OLED screen, identical 5.74mm thickness, and the same 9,020mAh battery capacity. This suggests the Pad Pro might be positioned as a slightly more accessible or differently targeted variant of the Ultra, perhaps with a focus on specific markets or price points, should it eventually come to India.
What This Means for Indian Buyers
While the iQOO Pad Pro is currently confirmed only for China, its specifications offer a glimpse into what iQOO might bring to the tablet segment if it launches in India. An 8.8-inch, 165Hz OLED display paired with a high-end Snapdragon chip and active cooling sounds like a compelling package for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts. However, the choice of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a generation behind the Pad Ultra's chip, could influence its positioning and pricing if it ever makes its way to the Indian market.
It's worth watching whether iQOO decides to bring this or a similar tablet to India, and how its pricing would compare to other premium Android tablets available here, especially given the chipset difference from its sibling.
Availability Details
The iQOO Pad Pro is currently open for reservations in China. An exact release date within October 2026 has not yet been revealed. In separate news, iQOO is also set to launch the performance-oriented iQOO Neo 12 smartphone in China during the same month.
