Title: iQOO Pad 2: An Upcoming Tablet Series for the Chinese Market with Alleged Specifications and Possible Rebranding of Vivo Devices
iQOO, a subsidiary brand under BBK Electronics, is reportedly preparing to launch the iQOO Pad 2 series in China. According to several sources and leaks, the tablet lineup may debut as early as April this year (Digital Chat Station). Prior to its official announcement, the key specifications of the upcoming iQOO Pad 2 series have been rumored, suggesting that it could be a rebranded version of existing Vivo tablets.
Background and Previous Release: iQOO’s First Tablet
iQOO initially entered the tablet market with its first-ever release, the iQOO Pad, which debuted in 2023. The iQOO Pad was a tweaked version of Vivo’s second-generation tablet, the Vivo Pad 2 (Digital Chat Station). Now, iQOO is expected to release a successor, i.e., the iQOO Pad 2 series.
iQOO Pad 2 Series: Rumored Key Specifications
To put things into context, it is important to recall that iQOO’s first tablet was a rebranded variant of Vivo’s offering. Consequently, the upcoming iQOO Pad 2 series is predicted to follow a similar path. Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) has provided insight into some of the key specifications that may be featured in the iQOO Pad 2 series.
According to DCS, one of the iQOO Pad 2 models will boast a large LCD panel and be powered by the Dimensity 9300 chipset. Additionally, there have been reports of iQOO unveiling a model with the model number PA2473, which is believed to be related to the upcoming iQOO Pad. Given that DCS previously mentioned “series,” it can be inferred that the lineup may include at least two distinct models.
Vivo’s Upcoming Tablets: The Vivo Pad 3 Pro and Regular Model
It is worth noting that, according to various reports, Vivo is also planning to launch two tablets – the Vivo Pad 3 Pro and the Vivo Pad 3. While the Vivo Pad 3 Pro is rumored to feature the Dimensity 9300 chipset, the regular model is said to be powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (tentative name) in China’s second quarter of this year. With iQOO expected to release a tablet with the Dimensity 9300 chipset, it is highly probable that one of the upcoming iQOO Pad 2 models will be a rebranded version of the Vivo Pad 3 Pro. The other potential iQOO Pad 2 model, if it indeed exists, remains to be seen whether it will bear a repackaged Vivo Pad 3.
Alleged Specifications for the Vivo Pad 3 Pro
According to various rumors, the upcoming Vivo Pad 3 Pro is predicted to have a 12.95-inch LCD panel offering a 3K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The tablet is said to come equipped with 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, and an 11,500mAh battery supporting 80W fast charging. The device is further rumored to sport an 8-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel rear camera.
Stay tuned for further developments regarding the iQOO Pad 2 series and Vivo’s upcoming tablet offerings.