Oppo Pad SE launching on July 3 alongside the Reno 14 5G series
The Oppo Pad SE features an 11-inch LCD Eye-Care display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a brightness level reaching up to 500 nits. The screen holds TÜV Rheinland certifications for Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free performance, which aims to reduce eye strain. The device houses a 9,340mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging support. The tablet also includes a 'Smart Power Saving Mode' that switches off the tablet automatically after seven days of inactivity, which extends standby time up to 800 days, claims the company. Oppo also states that the tablet holds a 36-month Fluency Protection certification for consistent performance.
Under the hood, the Oppo Pad SE is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity G100 processor and runs on Android 15-based ColorOS 15.0.1. It comes equipped with a 5MP camera on both the front and back. For connectivity, the tablet includes Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi, and a USB Type-C port.
The tablet will be available in two colour options in India: Starlight Silver and Twilight Blue, both featuring a dual-tone finish. The price and other details have not been revealed yet.
For context, the Oppo Pad SE sells in China with three variants: 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant at CNY 899 (roughly Rs. 11,000), 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant at CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 13,000), and 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant at CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs. 15,500). Indian consumers can expect similar options when the tablet becomes available.
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