OPPO Pad Air 6 and Pad 6F India Launch Plans Take Shape as New Tablet Spotted on BIS

OPPO is preparing two new tablets, the Pad Air 6 and Pad 6F. While the Pad Air 6 is confirmed to launch in China on November 16, the Pad 6F has surfaced on India's BIS certification website, hinting at a possible India launch.

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It looks like OPPO may introduce two new tablets named the OPPO Pad Air 6 and OPPO Pad 6F. OPPO has announced that the Pad Air 6 will be unveiled in China. However, another upcoming OPPO tablet has just appeared in the list of products certified by India's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Interestingly, these two tablets will cater to different segments; namely, the OPPO Pad Air 6 targets the mid-range segment while the OPPO Pad 6F promises better hardware performance.

It is scheduled to be launched in China along with the upcoming OPPO Reno 17 series on November 16. OPPO had previously listed the specifications of this device on their website. Another OPPO tablet called OPD2605 has been found in the Indian BIS certification database. It is worth mentioning that no commercial name or specifications are mentioned for this product. Nevertheless, the tablet in question is presumed to be the OPPO Pad 6F.

OPPO Pad Air 6 Specifications and Features

The OPPO Pad Air 6 sports a 12.1-inch LCD screen which boasts of a resolution of 2,800 x 1,980 pixels, 7:5 aspect ratio, and 120Hz refresh rate. With its large screen size and high refresh rate, the device should provide an enjoyable experience when playing videos, surfing, reading and multitasking. The OPPO Pad Air 6 is driven by MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Super chipset combined with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

As for memory variants available in China, the OPPO Pad Air 6 will come in three versions, that is, 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB with both Wi-Fi and 5G options to select from, allowing consumers more choices based on their needs.

Battery capacity is one of the other notable specs of the device. The OPPO Pad Air 6 is equipped with a generous 10,050mAh battery, with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging support. Moreover, it comes with four speakers for enjoying better multimedia performance. Regarding photography and video calls, it is equipped with two cameras each with an 8-megapixel sensor – one front and the other rear-facing.

The software side of things sees the OPPO Pad Air 6 powered by ColorOS 17 based on Android 17. It weighs around 603 grams, which means the OPPO Pad Air 6 is quite heavy and would better suit usage on the table rather than holding it one-handed.

It's worth noting that some features of the OPPO Pad Air 6 are quite similar to what we saw in the OPPO Pad Air 5 as it already had the same screen resolution, refresh rate of 120Hz, 10,050mAh battery capacity, and fast charging up to 33W. The main improvement is seen in the processor – from Dimensity 7300 Ultra to Dimensity 7360 Super.

Previously OPPO launched the Pad Air 5 in India under the name OPPO Pad 5 at the price of Rs 26,999. Based on this trend, it is possible that OPPO will release the Pad Air 6 in India as well.

OPPO Pad 6F Spotted on BIS Certification Website

In addition to the Pad Air 6 plans, it looks like OPPO is developing another tablet for international markets as well. The device with the model number OPD2605 was discovered in India's BIS certification database on November 9. As usual, the certification does not disclose the commercial name, specifications and release date of the device.

But the same model number was already seen in Malaysia's SIRIM certification database under the OPPO Pad 6F name. This means that the OPD2605 may be referred to as OPPO Pad 6F. Plus, the listing in Thailand's NBTC certification database allegedly hints at the 4G connectivity capability.

As per early reports, the OPPO Pad 6F may come equipped with a 12.1-inch LCD panel with 144Hz refresh rate. Also, it may be driven by the Dimensity 9500s chipset from MediaTek and, thus, may become noticeably performance-oriented compared to the Pad Air 6. Nevertheless, all the aforementioned specs were mentioned only in leaks and cannot be considered official yet.

It is also worth clarifying that the OPPO Pad 6F is not the same device as the standard OPPO Pad 6. The latter was launched in China in May with a 144Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 9500s processor and a 10,420mAh battery supporting 67W fast charging. The Pad 6F is believed to be a separate model within OPPO's tablet portfolio.

OPPO Pad Air 6 and Pad 6F Could Compete With Redmi and Xiaomi Tablets

With both of these tablets in India by OPPO, there is the possibility that they can aim at two distinct segments within the tablet category. The first segment would be the mid-range one because the Pad Air 6 has some stiff competition with the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G and OnePlus Pad Go 2 having large 12.1-inch displays and 120Hz screens.

On the other hand, the Pad 6F can aim at users looking for good performance and better display experience. With the rumored Dimensity 9500s and 144Hz screen, it may take on performance oriented tablets like the Xiaomi Pad 8.

However, pricing will be key in this case, as there are quite a few tablets in the Rs 25,000-Rs 35,000 bracket in the Indian tablet market that can match up to the competition.

OPPO Pad Air 6 and Pad 6F India Launch

Launch dates of Pad Air 6 in China have been finalized by OPPO and will take place on November 16, however, India's availability and pricing are still undisclosed. Pad 6F also lacks any official information regarding its Indian launch even though the product has surfaced in numerous certification sites around the globe.

While the BIS certification is definitely a good sign for OPPO, it does not necessarily mean that OPPO is preparing for a quick release of its Pad 6F in India. People who wish to buy themselves a new tablet in mid-ranged/performer category should probably wait for some news from OPPO.

With two models of tablets likely heading to the Indian market, OPPO might solidify its presence in a market that is currently dominated by the likes of Xiaomi, Redmi, and OnePlus.