ASUS just walked back into the tablet game — and it’s not doing it quietly. The new ASUS Pad brings a dazzling OLED screen, a featherlight body, and all-day battery life to a category the brand hasn’t touched in India for a while.
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What Is the ASUS Pad?
The ASUS Pad is an Android tablet built around a 12.2-inch 2.8K dual-layer OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 nits peak brightness — bright enough for outdoor viewing. It’s designed for entertainment, creativity, and productivity, backed by quad speakers with Dolby Atmos 360° Cinematic Sound for a theatre-like audio experience.
When Does It Launch?
The ASUS Pad launches in India on August 6 at 12:00 noon, available exclusively online on Flipkart and the ASUS eShop, and offline via ASUS & ROG Stores, Reliance Digital, and authorized retail partners. Pricing will be revealed closer to launch.
ASUS: Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 12.2″ 2.8K Dual-layer OLED, 144Hz, 2000 nits peak |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 (Octa-core, up to 3.35GHz) |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB LPDDR5X + 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 (expandable to 1TB) |
| Battery | 9,000mAh with 45W fast charging (0–50% in 30 mins) |
| Weight/Thickness | 523g, 6.5mm ultra-slim |
| Cameras | 13MP rear, 5MP front with Face Unlock |
| OS | Android 16 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Built for Portability and Productivity
At just 523g and 6.5mm thin, the ASUS Pad is designed to slip into a backpack without adding bulk. It supports the ASUS Pen 2.0 and Bluetooth keyboards for note-taking and creative work, while GlideX enables seamless file sharing across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices — a growing priority as tablet computers increasingly double as lightweight productivity tools rather than just entertainment devices. Every unit ships with a protective folio case offering four viewing modes.
Arnold Su, VP of Consumer and Gaming PC at ASUS India, said the launch reflects changing consumer habits around work, learning, and entertainment, positioning the ASUS Pad as a device built to adapt across lifestyles.
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FAQs
Q1. When does the ASUS Pad launch in India?
It launches on August 6 at 12:00 noon, available on Flipkart, ASUS eShop, and retail partners.
Q2. What makes the ASUS Pad’s display special?
It features a 12.2-inch 2.8K dual-layer OLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 nits brightness.
