Xiaomi Poco Pad

Name: Xiaomi Poco Pad
Brand: Xiaomi
SKU: 74729

Manufacturer: Xiaomi

The Xiaomi Poco Pad is a large-format Android 14 tablet built around a 12.1-inch IPS LCD touchscreen with a 2560x1600 resolution, 249ppi pixel density, and a 120Hz refresh rate for fluid on-screen motion. The display supports Dolby Vision and reaches a typical brightness of 600 nits, with branded damage-resistant glass adding a layer of protection. Stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack round out the media experience.

Under the hood, the Xiaomi Poco Pad runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset built on a 4nm process, paired with 8GB of DDR5 RAM and 256GB of internal storage expandable up to 1.5TB. The Adreno 710 GPU clocked at 940MHz supports DirectX 12 and OpenGL ES 3.2, while Geekbench 6 scores of 1,015 single-core and 2,970 multi-core reflect the platform's processing profile. The 10000mAh battery with 33W fast charging provides substantial capacity for extended use sessions, and connectivity is handled via Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB Type-C port, though cellular connectivity, NFC, GPS, and a fingerprint scanner are not included.

Pros

The 12.1-inch IPS LCD display with a 2560x1600 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision support makes it well-suited for media consumption and extended reading sessions
A 10000mAh battery paired with 33W fast charging provides substantial capacity for long usage periods between charges
Wi-Fi 6 support enables faster and more efficient wireless connectivity for demanding tasks like video streaming or large file transfers
Stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack together offer flexible audio output options for a tablet
256GB of internal storage with external memory support up to 1.5TB gives users considerable room for apps, media, and documents
Split-screen multitasking, Picture-in-Picture, and multi-user support add meaningful productivity and sharing utility to the experience

Cons

No cellular module or GPS means the tablet is limited to Wi-Fi connectivity and cannot be used for navigation without an external solution
The 8MP rear and front cameras with 1080p video recording and no optical image stabilization, slow-motion, or optical zoom are fairly limited for a device of this size
At 571g, the tablet is on the heavier side for extended handheld use
No fingerprint scanner, 3D facial recognition, or iris scanner leaves biometric authentication absent entirely
The USB port is limited to USB 2.0, which restricts wired data transfer speeds despite the device's large storage capacity
No water resistance of any kind is listed, making it vulnerable to accidental liquid exposure

Who is this for?

The Xiaomi Poco Pad is a solid fit for users who primarily consume media at home or in Wi-Fi-connected environments, thanks to its 12.1-inch Dolby Vision display with a 120Hz refresh rate and stereo speakers with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The 10000mAh battery with 33W fast charging makes it practical for extended sessions of streaming, reading, or casual gaming without frequent interruptions. Users who need generous storage flexibility will also find the combination of 256GB internal storage and up to 1.5TB of expandable memory useful for managing large media libraries or app collections. The split-screen multitasking, multi-user support, and Picture-in-Picture further make it a reasonable choice for shared household use or light productivity tasks over Wi-Fi.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who need mobile connectivity away from Wi-Fi will find this tablet limiting, as it has no cellular module, no GPS, and no 5G support, making it unsuitable for navigation or on-the-go data use. Those who rely on biometric security will also be disappointed, as there is no fingerprint scanner, 3D facial recognition, or iris scanner present. Photography-oriented users will find the 8MP cameras with 1080p video, no optical image stabilization, and no slow-motion recording inadequate for any serious imaging work. Additionally, the USB 2.0 interface makes the tablet a poor choice for professionals who regularly transfer large files between devices, and the complete absence of water resistance means it is not appropriate for use in wet or outdoor environments.

Design:

weight	571 g
thickness	7.5 mm
width	280 mm
height	181.9 mm
volume	381.99 cm³
Stylus included	✕
Has a detachable keyboard	✕
Has a backlit keyboard	✕
water resistance	None

The Xiaomi Poco Pad measures 181.9mm in height, 280mm in width, and 7.5mm in thickness, giving it a slim profile for a tablet of its size, with a total volume of 381.99cm³. It weighs 571g and offers no water resistance. A stylus, detachable keyboard, and backlit keyboard are not included or supported.

Display:

screen size	12.1"
resolution	2560 x 1600 px
pixel density	249 ppi
Display type	LCD, IPS
refresh rate	120Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass	✓
supports HDR10	✕
brightness (typical)	600 nits
has a touch screen	✓
Has sapphire glass display	✕
supports HDR10+	✕
supports Dolby Vision	✓
Has an e-paper display	✕

The Xiaomi Poco Pad features a 12.1-inch IPS LCD touchscreen with a 2560x1600 pixel resolution at 249ppi and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visual performance. Typical brightness sits at 600 nits, and the display supports Dolby Vision for compatible content, though HDR10 and HDR10+ are not supported. Branded damage-resistant glass is present, while sapphire glass and an e-paper panel are not part of the construction.

Performance:

internal storage	256GB
RAM	8GB
Chipset (SoC) name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
GPU name	Adreno 710
CPU speed	4 x 2.4 & 4 x 1.95 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi)	2970
Geekbench 6 result (single)	1015
has an external memory slot	✓
semiconductor size	4 nm
Supports 64-bit	✓
maximum amount of external memory supported	1500GB
Has integrated LTE	✓
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓
OpenGL version	3.2
DirectX version	DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics	✓
GPU clock speed	940 MHz
CPU threads	8 threads
RAM speed	3200 MHz
Has TrustZone	✓
maximum memory amount	16GB
turbo clock speed	2.4GHz
Android version	Android 14
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	5W
Uses HMP	✓
maximum memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s
memory channels	2
OpenGL ES version	3.2
OpenCL version	2

The Xiaomi Poco Pad is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, a 4nm octa-core chipset configured as 4 x 2.4GHz and 4 x 1.95GHz cores across 8 threads, using big.LITTLE architecture with HMP support and a turbo clock of 2.4GHz. It comes with 8GB of RAM at 3200MHz across 2 memory channels, supporting a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6GB/s and a maximum memory ceiling of 16GB, paired with 256GB of internal storage expandable up to 1.5TB via an external memory slot. Graphics are managed by the Adreno 710 GPU running at 940MHz with DirectX 12, OpenGL 3.2, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2.0 support. The platform scores 1,015 on Geekbench 6 single-core and 2,970 on multi-core, operates within a 5W TDP, and includes integrated LTE on the SoC, ARM TrustZone security, and 64-bit support running Android 14.

Cameras:

megapixels (main camera)	8 MP
megapixels (front camera)	8MP
video recording (main camera)	1080 x 30 fps
has a flash	✓
has a front camera	✓
has a built-in HDR mode	✓
can create panoramas in-camera	✕
supports slow-motion video recording	✕
has touch autofocus	✓
optical zoom	0x
has a BSI sensor	✕
has manual white balance	✓
has a CMOS sensor	✓
wide aperture (main camera)	2f
supports HDR10 recording	✕
has continuous autofocus when recording movies	✓
supports Dolby Vision recording	✕
Has a front-facing LED flash	✕
number of flash LEDs	1
has manual ISO	✓
has a video light	✓
Has timelapse function	✕
wide aperture (front camera)	2f
Shoots 360° panorama	✕
has a serial shot mode	✕
has built-in optical image stabilization	✕
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities	✕
Has a dual-tone LED flash	✕
has manual focus	✓
Has a RGB LED flash	✕
has manual exposure	✓
has manual shutter speed	✕

The Xiaomi Poco Pad is equipped with an 8MP rear camera using a CMOS sensor at f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording video at 1080p and 30fps with continuous autofocus during recording. A single LED flash and a video light are present, while dual-tone and RGB flash configurations are not available. Manual controls include ISO, exposure, focus, and white balance, and HDR mode is supported, though optical image stabilization, optical zoom, slow-motion recording, timelapse, burst mode, manual shutter speed, panorama, 360-degree panorama, HDR10 recording, Dolby Vision recording, BSI sensor, and 3D capture are all absent. The front camera also offers 8MP at f/2.0 with touch autofocus, but lacks a front-facing flash.

Audio:

has aptX	✕
has aptX HD	✕
has LDAC	✕
has aptX Low Latency	✕
has aptX Adaptive	✕
has aptX Lossless	✕
has stereo speakers	✓
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✓
Has a radio	✕

The Xiaomi Poco Pad includes stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack, covering both built-in and wired audio output options. There is no radio available, and none of the advanced Bluetooth audio codecs are supported, including aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, and LDAC.

Battery:

battery power	10000 mAh
Supports fast charging	✓
has wireless charging	✕
has a battery level indicator	✓
has a rechargeable battery	✓
has a removable battery	✕

The Xiaomi Poco Pad houses a 10000mAh rechargeable battery with fast charging support, and a battery level indicator is included for monitoring charge status. The battery is not removable, and wireless charging is not available.

Connectivity & Features:

Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
charging speed	33W
has Mail Privacy Protection	✕
has on-device machine learning	✓
has clipboard warnings	✓
has location privacy options	✓
has camera/microphone privacy options	✓
can block app tracking	✓
blocks cross-site tracking	✕
supports split screen	✓
has Live Text	✓
has notification permissions	✓
has full-page screenshots	✓
has Quick Start	✕
has theme customization	✓
has Wi-Fi password sharing	✕
has PiP	✓
Can play games while they download	✓
has an extra dim mode	✓
can offload apps	✕
has focus modes	✕
has media picker	✓
has dynamic theming	✓
has dark mode	✓
has battery health check	✓
Has USB Type-C	✓
has a cellular module	✕
has 5G support	✕
is a multi-user system	✓
gets direct OS updates	✕
has GPS	✕
has a child lock	✓
has an HDMI output	✕
has NFC	✕
Has a fingerprint scanner	✕
USB version	2
Supports widgets	✓
Bluetooth version	5.2
download speed	2900 MBits/s
has a gyroscope	✓
Is free and open source	✓
Has offline voice recognition	✓
has a compass	✓
upload speed	1500 MBits/s
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Has sharing intents	✓
Has customizable notifications	✓
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
supports Galileo	✕
Has a barometer	✕
has an accelerometer	✓
has voice commands	✓
Has an iris scanner	✕
Has a built-in projector	✕
supports Ethernet	✕
Has an infrared sensor	✕
Tracks the current position of a mobile device	✓

The Xiaomi Poco Pad supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) alongside Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5, with download speeds of up to 2900 Mbits/s and upload speeds of up to 1500 Mbits/s, and connects wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.2. Wired connectivity is provided through a USB Type-C port running USB 2.0, while cellular connectivity, GPS, NFC, HDMI output, Ethernet, and a fingerprint scanner are all absent. The device lacks 5G support and does not use 3D facial recognition or an iris scanner. On the software and privacy side, the tablet includes location privacy options, camera and microphone access controls, clipboard warnings, app tracking blocking, on-device machine learning, offline voice recognition, voice commands, and device position tracking, though Mail Privacy Protection, cross-site tracking blocking, and direct OS vendor updates are not available. Multi-user support, split-screen, Picture-in-Picture, dark mode, dynamic theming, theme customization, full-page screenshots, a media picker, customizable notifications, widgets, a child lock, battery health check, extra dim mode, sharing intents, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a compass are all part of the feature set, while focus modes, app offloading, Wi-Fi password sharing, Quick Start, a barometer, infrared sensor, and a built-in projector are not included. Fast charging is rated at 33W.

Miscellaneous:

DDR memory version	5
uses multithreading	✓

The Xiaomi Poco Pad uses DDR5 memory and supports multithreading, allowing the processor to handle multiple threads simultaneously for more efficient task execution.

Final Verdict

The Xiaomi Poco Pad presents itself as a capable Wi-Fi tablet built around media consumption and casual everyday use, with its 12.1-inch Dolby Vision IPS display, 120Hz refresh rate, and 10000mAh battery forming a coherent core for users who want a large-screen experience at home or in connected environments. The generous storage options, stereo speakers, headphone jack, and multi-user support add practical value for shared or personal use. That said, the absence of cellular connectivity, GPS, biometric security, and a limited camera system do narrow its appeal significantly for users with more demanding or mobile requirements. For those whose needs align with its strengths — primarily media playback, light productivity, and extended screen time over Wi-Fi — the Xiaomi Poco Pad delivers a well-rounded and functional package within its defined scope.