Core Highlights
- iQOO has announced an 8.8-inch gaming tablet powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a Q3 gaming chip.
- The compact OLED display supports 165Hz refresh rate, while a built-in fan and vapor chambers handle cooling.
- China sales have started from 4,299 yuan; India pricing and launch details remain unannounced.
iQOO Pad Pro 8.8 is a compact, gaming-focused Tablet announced at iQOO’s latest launch event. It sits after the iQOO Pad Ultra in the brand’s tablet range and is already on sale in China. The company has not announced an India launch date or price.
The tablet combines a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor with a dedicated Q3 gaming chip, a 165Hz OLED display and a 9,020mAh battery. Its cooling system includes an internal fan, while Android 17 runs with OriginOS 7 HD.
iQOO Pad Pro 8.8 Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Display | 8.8-inch OLED, 2304 × 1440 pixels (2.3K), 308 PPI, 165Hz refresh rate, 93.3% screen-to-body ratio and 2.65mm borders |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) with Adreno 840 GPU |
| Gaming chip | iQOO Q3 gaming chip with Monster super-core engine and QNSS super-rendering engine |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB or 16GB LPDDR RAM |
| Storage | 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.1 |
| Rear camera | 13MP |
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Operating system | Android 17 with OriginOS 7 HD |
| Battery | 9,020mAh Blue Ocean battery with 4th-generation silicon-carbon anode and 2nd-generation semi-solid-state technology |
| Charging | 66W fast charging and Direct Drive Power Supply 2.0 bypass charging |
| Audio | Dual speakers |
| Biometric security | Fingerprint sensor on the power button |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Dimensions | 197.36 × 126.25 × 5.74mm |
| Weight | 298g |
| China availability | On sale in China |
| India availability | Launch date and availability not announced |
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Q3 Gaming Chip
The iQOO Pad Pro 8.8 uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, built on a 3nm process, with an Adreno 840 GPU. It also includes iQOO’s Q3 gaming chip and Monster super-core engine. In supported games, the Q3 chip’s QNSS super-rendering engine enables 2K super-resolution, full-scene ray tracing and lossless frame interpolation.
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Gaming tools include FPS dark-area enhancement, multi-finger jitter suppression, edge anti-mistouch zoning and gyroscope sampling up to 500Hz. These features are designed to support control and visibility during gameplay.
Cooling System and Gaming Performance
The Ice Dome quad-layer air-cooling system uses a 30 × 30 × 3.5mm internal fan with airflow of up to 0.94 CFM and dual-directional air intakes. Dual vapor chamber plates and graphite sheets provide a combined heat-dissipation area of more than 23,000mm².
In iQOO’s internal test, the tablet averaged 60.2fps in an open-world mobile game running at ultra settings in 60fps mode. This is the company’s stated test result and may vary by game and usage conditions.
8.8-inch OLED Display
The 8.8-inch OLED panel on the iQOO Pad Pro 8.8 has a 2304 × 1440 resolution, 308 PPI and a 165Hz refresh rate. It offers a 93.3% screen-to-body ratio, 2.65mm borders, 1,600 nits brightness and a local peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The listed contrast ratio is 8,000,000:1.
The display also supports 100% DCI-P3 colour, HDR10+, TÜV Rheinland eye-care certification and Game Eye Protection 3.0. Touch specifications include 500Hz multi-finger sampling, 5,000Hz instantaneous sampling and a response time below 1ms.
Memory, Storage and Software
The iQOO Pad Pro 8.8 is available in 8GB, 12GB and 16GB LPDDR RAM configurations, paired with 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. Software is based on Android 17 with OriginOS 7 HD.
Battery and Charging
The iQOO Pad Pro 8.8 packs a 9,020mAh Blue Ocean battery using a fourth-generation silicon-carbon anode and second-generation semi-solid-state technology. It supports 66W fast charging and Direct Drive Power Supply 2.0 bypass charging, which is intended for use while gaming on power.
iQOO claims up to 10.75 hours of 60fps MOBA gaming, 21 hours of short-video playback or live streaming, and 27 hours of offline video playback. These are company-claimed figures.
Cameras, Audio and Connectivity
The tablet has a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. Audio comes through dual speakers, and a fingerprint sensor is built into the power button. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and a USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 port.
iQOO Pad Pro 8.8 Price in China
The tablet is on sale in China in five memory and storage configurations. The rupee amounts below are approximate conversions of the listed Chinese prices, not India prices.
| Configuration | China price | Approx. price in INR |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB + 256GB | 4,299 yuan | ₹61,390 |
| 12GB + 256GB | 4,699 yuan | ₹67,100 |
| 16GB + 256GB | 5,099 yuan | ₹72,810 |
| 12GB + 512GB | 5,399 yuan | ₹77,095 |
| 16GB + 512GB | 5,799 yuan | ₹82,810 |
These prices apply to China. iQOO has not announced an India price, launch date or local availability for the iQOO Pad Pro 8.8.
India Launch and Availability
The iQOO Pad Pro 8.8 is currently on sale in China, but an India launch has not been announced. The company has not shared an India price or date. For brand information, visit the official iQOO India website.
Pros and Cons of iQOO Pad Pro 8.8
Pros
- Compact 8.8-inch OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate.
- Dedicated Q3 gaming chip with supported-game rendering features.
- Built-in fan and large heat-dissipation area for cooling.
- 9,020mAh battery with 66W charging and bypass charging.
- Up to 16GB RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage.
Cons
- India launch date and price have not been announced.
- China prices should not be treated as India prices.
Conclusion
iQOO Pad Pro 8.8 combines a compact 165Hz OLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processing, a dedicated Q3 gaming chip and a 9,020mAh battery. It is available in China, with five configurations listed. India pricing and launch plans remain unannounced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which processor does the tablet use?
It uses the 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with an Adreno 840 GPU and a dedicated Q3 gaming chip.
What display size and refresh rate does it have?
It has an 8.8-inch OLED display with 2304 × 1440 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate.
How large is the battery?
It has a 9,020mAh Blue Ocean battery, 66W fast charging and Direct Drive Power Supply 2.0 bypass charging.
What is its price in India?
iQOO has not announced an India price. The published prices are for China, and the rupee figures are approximate conversions.
When could it launch in India?
An India launch date has not been announced. The tablet is already on sale in China.
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