Oppo Pad 5 India Launch: 5G Power and a Battery That Just Won’t Quit.

Monday, 12 January 2026 at 00:24

Oppo just dropped the Oppo Pad 5 in India, and honestly, it’s about time someone focused on the screen glare problem. We’ve all been there—trying to read a document on a tablet while the sun or a bright office light turns the display into a literal mirror. This isn't just a rehash of their Chinese models; it’s a specific pivot for the Indian market, sporting a 12.1-inch matte LCD that feels much more like paper than glass.

Why the 7:5 Ratio is a Win

Most tablets are built like skinny TVs. Great for movies, terrible for actual work. The Pad 5 uses a 7:5 "ReadFit" ratio. It sounds like a small detail, but it means you get way more vertical space. If you’re a student scrolling through endless research papers or a pro handling spreadsheets, this shape just makes sense. The 2.8K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate are the cherries on top—it’s sharp, fast, and surprisingly easy on the eyes thanks to that anti-glare coating.

OPPO Pad 5 specifications

12.1-inch (2800 x 1980) 7:5 aspect ratio LCD screen with Dolby Vision, 30/60/90/120Hz refresh rate, up to 900 nits (HBM) / 600 nits (typical) brightness
Octa Core (2 x 2.5GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 x 2GHz Cortex-A55 CPUs) MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra 4nm processor with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU
8GB LPDDR5X RAM with 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
Android 16 with ColorOS 16
8MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture
8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture
USB Type-C Audio, Quad Speakers
Dimensions: 266.01×192.8×6.83mm; Weight: 597g / 599g (5G)
5G (Optional), Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C
10050mAh (typical) with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging

Performance: Sensible, Not Overkill

They didn’t put a nuclear reactor inside this thing, but the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra is plenty. Built on a 4nm process, it stays cool. The real headline? You can get a 5G version. For about Rs. 32,999, having a 12-inch workstation that doesn't rely on spotty coffee-shop Wi-Fi is a massive productivity boost.

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Then there’s the battery. 10,050mAh. That’s a beastly amount of power. Oppo says you’ll get 15 hours of video, but in the real world, this is a two-day device for most people. The 33W charging isn't going to break any speed records, but with a battery this big, you’re likely just charging it overnight anyway.

AI That Isn't Just a Buzzword

Running ColorOS 16 (Android 16), the Pad 5 leans into AI for note-taking. It’s actually helpful—it can transcribe your voice and clean up your messy handwriting. If you pair it with the Oppo Pencil 2R, the low latency makes it feel like you’re actually writing, not just dragging plastic across a screen. It’s a solid, thoughtful package that starts at Rs. 26,999.