Tablet News

Xiaomi’s reportedly upcoming Pad 9 Pro Max could pair a roughly 13-inch display with up to 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and 120W charging when the Pad 9 series is expected to arrive in September.

Leaks point to a September debut for the iQOO 16 and an unannounced compact gaming tablet, both potentially built around Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon 8 Elite platform. Nothing has been confirmed officially.

Huawei held a 27.1% share of China’s tablet market in Q2 2026, ahead of Apple at 24.0%, while Lenovo posted the strongest share gain. Overall shipments fell 4.4% year over year, masking a sharp divide between commercial and consumer demand.

HP’s new OmniPad 12 pairs a 12-inch 90Hz display with a detachable keyboard, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, and Android 16. It has launched in India, with no US availability announced.

A new leak suggests Xiaomi’s Pad 9 and Pad 9 Pro could retain 11.2-inch LCD displays while increasing battery capacity to 9,720mAh. Xiaomi has not confirmed the specifications.

Motorola has introduced the Moto Pad 70 in India, rounding out its tablet range with a 12.1-inch 90Hz display, Dimensity 6400 chip, included stylus, and optional 5G connectivity. U.S. availability has not been detailed.

Xiaomi has confirmed a September debut for the Pad 9 Pro Max, its first tablet powered by the in-house XRING O3 processor. The premium productivity-focused model is expected to feature a 13.3-inch display and 120W charging.

Omdia’s Q2 2026 estimates place Huawei fifth in the global tablet market, while overall shipments fell 10% year over year to 36 million units.

The Japan-bound NEC LAVIE Tab T11N pairs an 11-inch 90Hz 2.5K display and Dimensity 6300 chip with Android 16, signaling the new OS’s move into more affordable tablets.

HONOR’s WIN lineup is expanding with a compact gaming tablet, potentially pairing active cooling and flagship-class hardware. U.S. availability remains uncertain and may be unlikely if the device stays China-focused.