iQOO’s compact flagship tablet reportedly hits pause after repeated delays
Key takeaways:
– The rumored iQOO compact tablet, often linked to the iQOO Pad 5 Pro name, has been put on hold, according to a well-known tipster.
– Earlier timelines slipped from a planned launch in late 2025 to 2026; now the device may be delayed further or even canceled.
– iQOO is also developing a compact flagship phone to rival the upcoming OnePlus 15T, currently tipped for the first half of 2026 with a Dimensity 9500-series chipset instead of Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.
After months of whispers suggesting iQOO was preparing a compact, high-end tablet to challenge devices like the Redmi K Pad and RedMagic Astra, fresh chatter indicates the project has stalled. Tipster Digital Chat Station claims the tablet’s development is “on hold,” signaling a tougher-than-expected road for the brand’s small-form premium slate.
This update follows a shifting timeline that first pointed to a launch in the second half of 2025, then drifted to 2026. While it’s still possible the tablet makes a comeback next year, the latest word raises the possibility that it could be shelved entirely. For fans of smaller, powerful Android tablets, that’s a disappointing twist just as the segment has begun to heat up.
There is better news on the phone front. iQOO is reportedly advancing a compact flagship smartphone aimed squarely at the upcoming OnePlus 15T. The device is said to be tracking for a first-half-2026 debut and could switch to a Dimensity 9500-series chip, moving away from the previously floated Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. If accurate, that change hints at a strategic pivot that prioritizes efficiency and thermals without sacrificing top-tier performance.
What to watch next:
– Any concrete signs that iQOO’s compact tablet development has restarted or been canceled.
– Leaks clarifying the tablet’s final branding, positioning, and whether it still targets the compact premium niche.
– More details on iQOO’s compact flagship phone, especially chipset, camera setup, and launch window stability.
As always with early leaks, plans can shift. But for now, iQOO’s compact tablet appears to be stuck in limbo, while its compact flagship phone looks set to carry the brand’s small-but-mighty ambitions into 2026.
