Oppo Pad Mini

Name: Oppo Pad Mini
Brand: Oppo

Display8.8" 1680 x 2520 pixels

ChipsetQualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)

Main camera13MP

Battery8000 mAh

7.3GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

No cellular connectivity

2G bands

N/A

3G bands

N/A

4G bands

N/A

Launch

Announced

2026, April 21

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

194.4 x 132.4 x 5.4 mm (7.65 x 5.21 x 0.21 in)

Weight

279 g (9.84 oz)

SIM

Display

Type

AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak)

Size

8.8 inches, 230.6 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1680 x 2520 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~344 ppi density)

Platform

Android 16, ColorOS 16

Chipset

Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)

GPU

Adreno 829

Memory

Card slot

Internal

256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Type

UFS 4.1

Main Camera

Modules

13 MP

Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP

Features

1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

Yes, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0

Positioning

NFC

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Features

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), gyro, compass

Battery

Type

8000 mAh

Misc

Colors

Monet Purple, Space Gray, Mint Green

Models

OPD2515

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design55

Display86

Performance90

Camera58

Battery64

Value73

GoSolo Verdict

The Oppo Pad Mini packs flagship hardware (Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 144Hz AMOLED) into a genuinely pocket-sized 8.8-inch tablet that weighs under 280 grams. It's the rare compact Android tablet that doesn't skimp on performance, though the cameras and lack of cellular are realistic trade-offs for the form factor.

Strengths · 4

Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset ensures this compact tablet doesn't compromise on raw performance—overkill for media consumption, but useful for occasional gaming or multitasking.
144Hz AMOLED display with 1600 nits peak brightness and proper 3:2 aspect ratio; noticeably sharper and more responsive than budget tablets, and the ratio is practical for productivity.
Genuinely pocketable: at 279 grams and 5.4mm thick, it fits a crossbody bag or large jacket pocket where an iPad mini never will; closest rival in lightness is barely heavier.
8000 mAh battery should deliver a solid day of mixed use; the combination of modest screen size, efficient chipset, and low weight suggests realistic 10–12 hour endurance.

Trade-offs · 3

Cameras are basic for a 460 EUR device—13MP rear and 8MP front are fine for video calls and quick snapshots, but not competitive with phones in this price tier; no ultra-wide or macro.
No cellular, GPS, or NFC narrows use cases if you need a travel companion that works standalone; Wi-Fi only means dependency on hotspot or networks.
No charging speed listed; if it's below 50W, it lags rivals, and there's no confirmation of what ships in the box or cable.