vivo unveils new Pad2 tablet with 144Hz screen and Dimensity 9000 chipset

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, vivo, has announced the launch of its new tablet, the vivo Pad2, alongside its new flagship foldable smartphones. The Pad2 boasts a number of impressive features including a 144Hz screen, a Dimensity 9000 chipset, and a massive 10,000 mAh battery.

The tablet features a 12.1-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1800 x 2880px and a 144Hz refresh rate. The 7:5 aspect ratio of the screen is ideal for dealing with vertical content, and the tablet's metal unibody design and quad speakers with Golden Ear tuning offer a premium user experience.

Under the hood, the vivo Pad2 is powered by a Dimensity 9000 chipset with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It also features a 13MP main camera on the back alongside a 2MP macro lens, and an 8MP selfie camera on the front. The tablet is equipped with a 10,000 mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.

The vivo Pad2 runs on OriginOS 3, based on Android 13. In addition to the tablet, vivo has also introduced a new keyboard cover case with a built-in trackpad and a second-generation stylus that attaches to the side of the tablet via magnets.

The vivo Pad2 is available in grey, blue, and purple colors and starts at CNY 2,499 ($364) for the baseline 8/128GB model. The 12/512GB model is priced at CNY 3,399 ($495). The tablet is currently available in China, and international pricing and availability have not yet been announced.