OPPO Pad 5 Review:Is this the best mid-range tablet of 2026? With a 7:5 aspect ratio and massive battery, it just might be.
The tablet market often feels like a two-horse race, but OPPO’s latest entry, the OPPO Pad 5, is here to shake things up. Launching alongside the Reno 15 series, this slate isn’t just a spec-bump; it’s a thoughtful reimagining of what a mid-range tablet should look like.
After spending some time with the specs and the device’s “Matte Display Edition,” one thing is clear: OPPO is targeting students and mobile professionals who want more than just a media consumption device.
The Display: Oppo Pad 5 Review
Let’s be honest—most Android tablets stick to a 16:10 aspect ratio. It’s great for Netflix, but terrible for actual work. The Oppo Pad 5 flips the script with a 12.1-inch 2.8K ReadFit Display featuring a unique 7:5 aspect ratio.
Why does this matter? It gives you significantly more vertical screen real estate. When you’re reading a PDF, browsing the web, or editing a document, that extra height mimics the dimensions of a standard A4 sheet of paper.
OPPO Pad 5 Specs:
- Resolution: 2800 x 1980 pixels (284 PPI)
- Smoothness: 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate
- Brightness: 900 nits (Peak)
- The “Matte” Factor: The special Matte Display Edition uses nano-level etching to cut glare by 97%. If you’ve ever tried to use a glossy iPad in a coffee shop window, you know how valuable this is. It also provides a tactile, pencil-on-paper feel when paired with the OPPO Pencil 2R.
Performance: Smart, Not Just Fast
Under the hood, the Pad 5 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra. While it’s not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 found in flagships costing twice as much, it is a highly efficient 4nm chip capable of handling heavy multitasking without overheating.
Paired with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage (starting at 128GB), apps load snappingly fast. We tested it with split-screen multitasking—running a lecture video on one side and a note-taking app on the other—and the “App Trinity” software optimization kept everything fluid.
Key Specs at a Glance:
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra (Octa-core)
- OS: ColorOS 16 (Based on Android 16)
- Audio: Quad Speakers with Dolby Vision support
Battery Life: The Marathon Runner
There is nothing worse than “battery anxiety” in the middle of a workday. The OPPO Pad 5 packs a massive 10,050mAh battery, which OPPO claims delivers up to 15 hours of continuous video playback.
In real-world terms, you can likely leave the charger at home for a full day of classes or meetings. When you do need to top up, the 33W SuperVOOC fast charging gets you back in action reasonably quickly, though a full charge for a battery this size does take a little time.
AI Features: The “Human” Touch
Running on ColorOS 16, the Pad 5 integrates AI in ways that actually feel useful rather than gimmicky:
- AI Summary: Can read long news articles or reports and generate a concise bulleted list of the key points.
- AI Recording Summary: Perfect for students—record a lecture, and the tablet will transcribe and summarize the speaker’s main points.
- Circle to Note: A feature that lets you circle content on one half of the screen to instantly drag it into your notes.
Price and Verdict
The OPPO Pad 5 is available now in Aurora Pink and Starlight Black.OPPO Pad 5 price in India:
- 8GB + 128GB (Wi-Fi): ₹26,999
- 8GB + 256GB (5G): ₹32,999
Our Take: If you are looking for a gaming tablet, you might want to look at higher-end options with flagship GPUs. But for 90% of users—students, writers, and office workers—the OPPO Pad 5 offers better value. The 7:5 screen ratio alone is a game-changer for productivity, and the optional Matte display is a blessing for tired eyes.
The OPPO Pad 5 launch offer is available for purchase on Flipkart, the OPPO Online Store, and major retail outlets.