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Oppo Could Be Working on a Compact Tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The tablet could fill the void left by the iPad MIni 7 since 2024

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Oppo Pad 3 Pro in silver blue colourway

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Summary

  • Oppo could launch an 8.8-inch compact tablet powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
  • The tablet could feature an OLED display and fill the void left by the absence of a new iPad Mini.
  • Information from the tipster suggests an early 2026 launch. The tablet could arrive under the OnePlus branding globally.

Oppo appears to be readying a new compact flagship tablet with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The tablet could compete with the likes of the iPad Mini and could arrive soon in China.

The flagship Oppo Tablet could feature an OLED display

The information arrives courtesy of Digital Chat Station on Weibo, which unveiled that the upcoming Oppo tablet could feature an 8.8-inch OLED display and feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Digital Chat Station information about Oppo's upcoming budget tablet
Digital Chat Station information about Oppo's upcoming budget tablet

While that's all the information we have about the tablet right now, it's evident that Oppo is targeting a decent chunk of users who want a powerful mini tablet that's not the iPad Mini. Besides, Apple hasn't launched a new iPad Mini since 2024, and with the iPad Mini 8 rumoured to arrive in 2026, Oppo probably wants to score early.

The use of an OLED panel indicates a focus on display quality while Qualcomm's latest 8 Elite Gen 5 should make it one of the best tablets for gaming in the market upon its arrival.

Oppo Pad 4 Pro in golden colourway
Image Credit: Oppo | Oppo Pad4 Pro
Oppo Pad 4 Pro in golden colourway
Image Credit: Oppo | Oppo Pad4 Pro

DCS suggests the tablet could launch early 2026 alongside a compact Oppo smartphone, rumoured to be the Oppo Find X9s. Further details about the tablet's specifications and pricing will be revealed as we inch closer to launch.

That said, it's possible that Oppo could rebrand the tablet and launch it under the OnePlus brand in markets such as India, which the firm has done before. The flagship mini Android tablet market is heating up with competitors like Xiaomi, Redmagic and iQOO closing in. Stay tuned as we cover any new developments in this space.

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Abubakar is a seasoned Tech Journalist who covers everything Android and consumer electronics. He's a die-hard self-repair enthusiast who loves to dive into the specifics of consumer tech. In his free time, you will find him hunting heads in Valorant. He has previously worked with Android Police and How-to Geek.

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