Highlights
- iQOO Pad 5c debuts in China at the starting price of CNY 2,699.
- The newly iQOO Pad is available in Gray Crystal and Silver Wing colour choices.
- Key features include 12.1-inch 2.8K LCD with 144Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, up to 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, quad-speaker audio, 3D cooling and 10,000mAh battery.

iQOO has expanded its premium Android tablet lineup alongside the existing Pad 5 series with the launch of the iQOO Pad 5c in China. The new tablet packs Qualcomm’s flagship-grade Snapdragon chipset with a high refresh rate display, AI-powered productivity features and a large battery. The tablet suitable for entertainment, gaming and everyday productivity. Here’s everything you need to know about the new tablet.
iQOO Pad 5c – Price and Availability
The iQOO Pad 5c is now available for purchase in China through the Vivo online store. The base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs. 38,000). The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model costs CNY 2,999 (about Rs. 42,000), while the top-end 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs. 49,000).
iQOO Pad 5c colour options. (Image credit – iQOO)
The tablet is offered in Gray Crystal and Silver Wing colour options.
iQOO Pad 5c – Key Features
The iQOO Pad 5c features a 12.1-inch LCD display with a 2.8K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz offering a smooth viewing and gaming experience. Powering the tablet is Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. It is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 4.1 internal storage. It runs Vivo’s latest OriginOS 6 based on Android 16.
For photography, the tablet is equipped with a single 8-megapixel rear camera, while the front houses a 5-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.
iQOO Pad 5c key specs. (Image credit – iQOO)
The iQOO Pad 5c also features a quad-speaker panoramic acoustic system for an immersive audio experience. To maintain stable performance during demanding tasks, the tablet is equipped with a 3D cooling system that helps prevent thermal throttling caused by overheating.
The tablet packs a 10,000mAh battery and according to the company, it can deliver up to 12.3 hours of online video playback on a single charge and offers up to 1,000 days of “extended power reserve.” For connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 with a range of up to 10 metres, and a USB Type-C port.
The iQOO Pad 5c measures 266.43×192×6.62mm and weighs approximately 584g.


