POCO is closing out November with a big hardware push. The brand has confirmed it will unveil the POCO Pad X1 tablet on November 26 at 16:00 GMT+8, debuting alongside the new POCO F8 series. It’s a clear signal that POCO is expanding beyond phones and getting serious about Android tablets.
Early teasers paint the Pad X1 as a performance-focused slate for gaming, entertainment, and creative work. The display is the headliner: a sharp 3.2K panel with a super-smooth 144Hz refresh rate, Adaptive HDR, and support for up to 68 billion colors. Expect punchy visuals, slick scrolling, and a screen tuned for both streaming and competitive play.
Under the hood, leaks point to the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, a mid-range powerhouse that sits between the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 8 Gen 2 in raw performance. It’s paired with an Adreno 732 GPU and at least 8GB of RAM, which should translate to fast multitasking, responsive gaming, and efficient day-to-day use.
Alongside the X1, POCO is also working on a more budget-friendly tablet. The POCO Pad M1 has been turning up in benchmarks and leaks, suggesting a focus on battery life and media consumption. Rumors claim a massive 12,000mAh battery, a 12.1-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip. Multiple reports also hint that the M1 could be a rebranded Redmi Pad 2 Pro, though that remains unconfirmed.
Pricing details are still fluid. One well-known tipster suggests the POCO Pad M1 will start at €349 in Europe for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. Pricing for the Pad X1 hasn’t surfaced yet, but expect it to land above the M1 given its premium display and stronger chipset.
What to expect from POCO’s tablet lineup:
– POCO Pad X1 launch date and time: November 26, 16:00 GMT+8, alongside the POCO F8 series
– Display: 3.2K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, Adaptive HDR, up to 68 billion colors
– Performance: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, Adreno 732 GPU, at least 8GB RAM
– POCO Pad M1 (rumored): 12,000mAh battery, 12.1-inch 120Hz display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
– Pricing (rumored): POCO Pad M1 from €349 in Europe for 8GB/256GB; Pad X1 pricing TBD
If these specs hold, the POCO Pad X1 could become one of the most compelling mid-range Android tablets of the season, blending high-refresh visuals with capable processing. Meanwhile, the Pad M1 looks poised to deliver long battery life and smooth entertainment at a more accessible price. With the official reveal just around the corner, keep an eye out for final specs, pricing, and availability.
