OPPO (欧珀) Pad mini leak: 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen5, 8,000 mAh and eSIM support

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It has been reported that OPPO (欧珀) is preparing a compact, high‑end tablet called the Pad mini. Chinese tech blogger @数码闲聊站 shared a Weibo post detailing an 8.8‑inch OLED display with 1–144Hz LTPO adaptive refresh, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 chipset, an 8,000 mAh battery with 67W charging, and built‑in eSIM connectivity. The leak was picked up by IT之家 (ITHome) and has not been officially confirmed by OPPO.

Design and display

Reportedly the Pad mini will use an 8.8‑inch OLED panel with a 3:2 aspect ratio and 2,880 × 1,920 resolution, peak brightness of 1,800 nits and full DCI‑P3 coverage. That combination of a small form factor and high refresh rate is aimed at users who want a premium media and productivity device without a large tablet footprint. The device is said to measure just 5.39 mm at its thinnest point, weigh 279 g, and feature a unibody metal chassis offered in deep gray, purple and cyan finishes.

Performance, battery and camera

The leak estimates a Snapdragon 8 Gen5 SoC under the hood — a high‑end Qualcomm chip — paired with a rear capsule‑style single 13 MP camera. Battery capacity is reported at 8,000 mAh with 67W wired fast charging. eSIM support and independent cellular networking are also listed among the features, suggesting OPPO expects the Pad mini to serve as a truly portable companion device.

Market context

Is this OPPO’s answer to Huawei’s MatePad mini? Possibly. The Pad mini’s specifications would position it above most small tablets in China’s crowded market, balancing premium components with a compact size. It has been reported that these details are leaks; until OPPO confirms specifications and availability, treat them as provisional. The presence of a Qualcomm flagship SoC is notable given ongoing US‑China semiconductor tensions and export control discussions, but Qualcomm continues to supply chips to Chinese OEMs under current rules.