iQOO is aiming at players who want a handheld-like gaming setup without giving up a tablet-sized screen. Its newly announced Pad Ultra combines an 8.8-inch OLED panel with active cooling in a body that is 5.74mm thick and weighs 298 grams. The tablet has been announced in China, while availability in the United States has not been confirmed.
Built for sustained gaming
The Pad Ultra runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, and iQOO calls it the first gaming tablet to use the chip. Its cooling hardware includes an active fan rated for 0.94 CFM of airflow and a 23,253 mm² heat-dissipation area—an approach intended to help the tablet maintain performance during longer sessions.
A dedicated iQOO Q4 chip handles gaming optimizations, while another chip is intended to improve Wi-Fi connection stability. The software package also includes a preinstalled PC game emulator. A telescopic controller will be offered as an optional accessory, and RGB lighting is built into the rear of the tablet.
Fast display, large battery
For games and video, the 8.8-inch OLED screen has a 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, full DCI-P3 color coverage, and a claimed peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Those specifications put speed and contrast at the center of the device’s pitch rather than desktop-style productivity features.
- Display: 8.8-inch OLED, 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and up to 4,500 nits claimed peak brightness
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 with an iQOO Q4 gaming chip
- Memory: Up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM
- Storage: 256GB to 1TB, with up to UFS 4.1 storage
- Cooling: Active fan with 0.94 CFM airflow and a 23,253 mm² heat-dissipation area
- Battery and charging: 9,020mAh battery, up to 25 hours of claimed online video streaming, and 66W fast charging
- Size and weight: 5.74mm thick and 298 grams
iQOO says the 9,020mAh battery can provide up to 25 hours of online video streaming, though real-world gaming endurance will depend on display settings, thermal demands, and the games being played. Charging is rated at 66W.
Price and availability
In China, the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at 6,499 yuan, or about $968 based on the reported conversion. The highest-end configuration is listed at about $1,341. Those are conversion estimates rather than U.S. prices, and iQOO has not confirmed an international launch.
The Pad Ultra’s compact format, high-refresh OLED display, active fan, and controller support make it a specialized option for mobile gamers who prioritize sustained performance. Its appeal outside China will depend on whether iQOO brings the tablet to additional markets and at what price.
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