
iQOO has launched the Pad Ultra in China, a gaming-focused mini tablet featuring an 8.8-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, Gadgets360 reports. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite-series processor and packs a 9,020mAh battery, according to the outlet. The tablet includes a built-in active cooling fan.

Indiatvnews had earlier reported the tablet was teased with a 9,000mAh battery and a cooling fan capable of 14,000rpm. Gadgets360 and NDTV Profit confirmed the launch on 29 September alongside the iQOO 16 smartphone. Pricing and India availability have not been announced yet.
Indiatvnews reported the Pad Ultra as a teaser, while Gadgets360 confirmed the launch with slightly different battery capacity (9,020mAh vs 9,000mAh). NDTV Profit treated it as a secondary story within iQOO 16 coverage. GSMArena did not cover the Pad Ultra at all. The coverage shift from rumour to launch is standard, no outlet took a critical or promotional stance. The missing detail is pricing: none of the launch reports included it.
Coverage: 5 sources, 5 neutral
Sources (5): indiatvnews.com (neutral report), gadgets360.com (neutral report), ndtvprofit.com (neutral report), indiatvnews.com (2) (neutral report), gsmarena.com (neutral report)
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