OPPO had launched a number of exciting devices over the past couple of months that include high-end smartphones and smartwatches such as the OPPO Reno11 Pro (Review) and OPPO Watch X (Review). But other than these premium-range devices, OPPO has also announced a new affordable tablet known as the OPPO Pad Neo that’s equally worth your attention.
So if you’re in currently in the market for a new tablet that doesn’t break the bank, here are five reasons why you should consider getting the new OPPO Pad Neo as your next big screen companion.
1) Enjoy Book-like Reading Experience with OPPO’s Signature 7:5 ReadFit Screen
There are plenty to love about the new OPPO Pad Neo but one feature that really stands out is the unique 7:5 aspect ratio that the screen offers. Compared to the mainstream 16:10 aspect ratio that was adopted by majority of the tablets in the market, this unique aspect ratio allows user to enjoy a book-like experience with better content layout which makes it ideal for reading whether in landscape, portrait, or split-screen mode.
To sweeten up the deal, the OPPO Pad Neo’s 11.4” display also provides plenty of screen estate for work and entertainment. The display itself is based on a high-end LTPS LCD panel boasting an impressive 2,408 x 1,720 pixels screen resolution along with a slick 90Hz refresh rate which not only promises sharp visuals, but also greatly improves gameplay with buttery-smooth animations.
Likewise, in order to provide user a more comfortable viewing experience, the OPPO Pad Neo’s display is also equipped with an additional hardware-level blue light reduction material which effectively filters out and reduces the proportion of harmful blue light to under 40%. Apart from that, the screen also comes with an advanced Smart Color Temperature Adjustment feature which automatically adjusts the display according to the environment and your circadian rhythm.
2) Smart Features To Level Up Your Productivity
Needless to say, having a great display alone is never enough to bring out the best tablet experience in the absence of an intuitive software. That’s precisely why OPPO had shipped the new Pad Neo with a custom ColorOS 13.2 software that comes with specially tailored features for better productivity and efficiency.
Some of the highlight features include the handy split-screen mode which allows you to run two different apps on the home screen simultaneously, as well as Screen Mirroring that gives you the ability to operate your OPPO smartphone directly from your tablet and synchronize contents such as photos and videos between the devices in real-time.
Also, its intuitive gesture support makes it extremely easy to launch these features on the tablet. For instance, features like split-screen mode can be activated within split-second by simply swiping the screen with two fingers. Other than that, you can also use gestures to take screenshot or minimize a full-screen app into a floating window.
3) Stay Online Wherever You Go
Unlike most other budget-centric slates in the market, the OPPO Pad Neo is offered in a 4G LTE model that allows you to stay-connected to the Internet wherever you go – just like your smartphone. This means you’ll be able to stream your favorite Netflix dramas or make video calls anytime, anywhere.
@playfuldroid OPPO Pad Neo hands-on ? #OPPOPadNeo #OPPOPad #OPPO #Tablet #AndroidTablet ? Way Back Home (2021) – LUNCH
Even if you opt for the Wi-Fi only model, you can also be assured of a strong network connection thanks to the new Communication Sharing feature which allows you to share your smartphone’s mobile data with the OPPO Pad Neo by simply placing it close to the tablet. The tablet will then be able to leverage the cellular data to make and receive calls, as well as check SMS messages. Most importantly, this mode of data sharing is actually smoother and more energy-efficient compared to hotspot sharing according to OPPO.
4) All The Power You Need For Work & Play
Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, the OPPO Pad Neo certainly has more than enough horsepower to handle day-to-day tasks ranging from replying emails and editing word documents to more resource-intensive ones like mobile gaming. Speaking of mobile gaming, I was also pleasantly surprised that the slate holds up well even on graphics-demanding game titles such as PUBG Mobile which is known to slow down mobile devices.
In the memory department, the OPPO Pad Neo is equipped with an ample 6GB RAM (Wi-Fi version) / 8GB RAM (4G LTE) which makes multitasking feels like a breeze on the device. On top of that, it also features a generous 128GB onboard storage that allows you to store countless of apps and media contents on the tablet.
5) Exceptional Two-Day Battery Life
Finally, those who tend to spend much time on tablet would also be glad to know that the OPPO Pad Neo’s hefty 8,000mAh battery has no issue lasting through the day even with heavy usage. In fact, it can get you up to two days on a single charge with moderate usage consisting of around 5 – 6 hours of web browsing or video streaming each day. In the event that the battery runs out, the OPPO Pad Neo’s 33W SUPERVOOC flash charging support also ensures that the tablet is able to get back up and running in no time.
Pricing & Availability
In Singapore, the OPPO Pad Neo is priced at S$369 and S$439 respectively for the Wi-Fi 6GB+128G version and 4G LTE 8GB+128G version. It’ll be available for purchase island-wide through Official OPPO Website, OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO Shopee, Lazada, Tiktok, and Qoo10 Online Flagship Stores, iShopChangi Online Store, as well at StarHub, M1, and Authorised Channel Partners (Best Denki, Challenger, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman, and POPULAR).
