POCO has expanded its tablet lineup in the Philippines with the launch of the POCO Pad C1, a new Android tablet designed for entertainment, productivity, and everyday use. Combining a high-refresh-rate display, long battery life, and Xiaomi HyperOS 3, the device targets students, casual users, and consumers looking for an affordable big-screen experience.
Built for Entertainment and Everyday Tasks
The POCO Pad C1 features a 9.7-inch 2K display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, delivering smooth visuals for streaming, browsing, reading, and gaming. The display reaches up to 600 nits of peak brightness and carries triple TÜV Rheinland eye-care certifications designed to reduce eye strain during extended viewing sessions.
The tablet also sports a slim metal unibody design that balances portability and durability. According to POCO, the device has undergone more than 40 quality tests to help ensure reliability during everyday use.
Long Battery Life and Expandable Storage
Powering the POCO Pad C1 is a 7,600mAh battery that the company says can provide up to 1.7 days of typical usage. The tablet supports 18W fast charging and can also function as a power source for other devices through its 10W reverse charging capability.
Under the hood is the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 Mobile Platform, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Users who need additional space can expand storage via microSD cards of up to 2TB.
Running Xiaomi HyperOS 3, the tablet supports Xiaomi Interconnectivity features that enable seamless interaction with compatible Xiaomi devices. It also includes AI-powered tools such as Google Gemini and Circle to Search with Google.
Pricing and Availability
Early-bird pricing for the 4GB + 64GB variant is PHP8,499 (from PHP8,999), while the Shopee-exclusive 6GB + 128GB variant is available for PHP9,999 (from PHP10,999).
Consumers may purchase the POCO Pad C1 through POCO’s official stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.