Asus has introduced a new Android tablet, the Asus Pad (T3201), at Computex 2026, aiming to carve a niche in a competitive market segment. The device features a distinctive square camera housing on its fiberglass back cover and a slim 6.5mm thick magnalium chassis. Weighing 523 grams, the tablet currently appears only in a white color option.
- The Asus Pad sports a 12.2-inch two-stack tandem OLED display with a high 144Hz refresh rate and 600 nits brightness.
- It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset, paired with up to 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, expandable via microSD card up to 1TB.
- The tablet runs on Android 16 and supports fast 45W charging through USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
Innovative display technology meets balanced design
The Asus Pad stands out with its 12.2-inch tandem OLED panel that stacks two OLED layers to enhance color accuracy and brightness. The display resolution of 2800 by 1840 pixels with a 3:2 aspect ratio suits both productivity and media consumption. The 144Hz refresh rate ensures smooth visuals, a feature often reserved for high-end devices. At a typical brightness of 600 nits, the screen remains usable in bright environments.
Performance powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8300
Under the hood, the Asus Pad employs the MediaTek Dimensity 8300, a chipset also found in the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro, which achieved around 1.2 million points on AnTuTu V10 benchmark tests. This suggests the Asus Pad offers capable performance for everyday tasks and moderate multitasking. The device supports up to 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, with the added flexibility of microSD expansion up to 1TB, an increasingly rare feature in modern tablets.
Battery and connectivity for extended use
The tablet houses a sizable 9,000mAh battery, supporting fast charging at up to 45W through a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port. This combination promises long usage periods with relatively quick recharge times. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, aligning the Asus Pad with current wireless standards for faster and more reliable connections.
Camera and software details
For photography and video calls, the Asus Pad includes a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. While not groundbreaking, these cameras cover basic needs for casual users. The tablet runs on Android 16, indicating Asus’s commitment to providing an updated software experience with the latest Android features and security improvements.
Pricing and availability remain undisclosed, leaving potential buyers to await further announcements. However, the Asus Pad’s specifications and design choices suggest it targets users seeking a premium display and balanced hardware without venturing into the ultra-premium price bracket.
Via: Notebookcheck
