Poco steps into the tablet scene with the Poco Pad

Poco is probably best-known for creating great value for money smartphones. In fact, the company's latest Poco F6 series is a great example of that. But if there is one sector Poco has yet to step into, it would be tablets. That has changed as Poco has taken the wraps off their first-ever Android tablet, the Poco Pad.

The Poco Pad is the first-ever tablet from the smartphone maker. We'll get it out of the way by saying that this is not a high-end tablet. It won't compete with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series, but its price does make it quite a tempting purchase for those shopping on a budget.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage that can be expand via microSD. On the display front, the tablet features a 12.1-inch LCD screen with a 2650×1600 resolution. It also comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and 600 nits in peak brightness. The tablet features a 10,000mAh battery with 33W charging, and there is an 8MP camera on the back for those who are interested in that sort of thing.

It will also come with four stereo speakers placed at each corner with support for Dolby Atmos. There is an optional Smart Pen stylus and keyboard case for those who might want to draw or write on the go. As for price, the tablet is priced at $329, but you can pick it up for $299 as part of an early bird promo.