iQOO Pad Ultra Leaks in Real-Life Images Ahead of September 29 Launch
The iQOO Pad Ultra is shaping up to be one of the most exciting compact gaming tablets of the year. Ahead of its official launch on September 29, new real-life images have surfaced online, giving a closer look at the tablet’s design, display layout, and gaming-focused hardware touches.
The upcoming iQOO Pad Ultra is expected to arrive with an 8.8-inch OLED display, making it a compact but premium option for gamers who want a powerful tablet that is easier to hold than larger 11-inch or 12-inch models. The device is also rumored to feature extremely slim bezels, giving the front a modern and immersive look. In the leaked images, the selfie camera appears to sit inside a hole-punch cutout, keeping the screen area clean and uninterrupted.
Performance is expected to be one of the biggest highlights. The iQOO Pad Ultra is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, a flagship-grade processor reportedly built on a 2 nm process. If accurate, this would put the tablet among the most powerful Android gaming tablets available, with enough muscle for high-end mobile games, multitasking, emulation, and demanding apps.
Battery life could also be a major selling point. Previous leaks suggest the tablet may include a large 9,000 mAh battery, which would be impressive for a compact gaming device. Even with a slim 5.74 mm chassis, iQOO appears to be aiming for a balance between portability, endurance, and sustained performance.
The leaked rear and side images also reveal a distinctly gaming-oriented design. Unlike typical entertainment tablets, the iQOO Pad Ultra appears to include a built-in cooling fan, with visible fan vents along the sides. This suggests the device is designed to manage heat during long gaming sessions, potentially helping maintain stable frame rates under heavy load.
The sides of the tablet also appear to include volume buttons and a microphone, though the images do not reveal many additional details. Still, the presence of active cooling makes it clear that iQOO is positioning this model as more than just a standard Android tablet with a fast chip.
To strengthen its gaming appeal, iQOO has also teased dedicated accessories for the Pad Ultra. These include a grip-style case and a set of controllers, which should make the tablet feel closer to a handheld gaming console. With an 8.8-inch OLED screen, flagship silicon, and controller support, the device could be an interesting rival to portable gaming handhelds as well as premium compact tablets.
For now, several important details remain unknown, including RAM and storage options, charging speed, display refresh rate, software features, official pricing, and whether the iQOO Pad Ultra will be released outside China. Global availability has not yet been confirmed.
The iQOO Pad Ultra will officially debut on September 29. If the leaks are accurate, it could become one of the most powerful compact OLED gaming tablets on the market, especially for users looking for flagship performance in a smaller and more portable form factor.
