Tech Blog #242 | POCO Pad M1 : Big Display...Big Battery...

The POCO Pad M1 is POCO’s latest shot at the #tablet crowd. But instead of going full premium, it plays its cards as a big-screen everyday device with impressive endurance, solid performance for daily tasks, and a few nice multimedia touches. It’s trying to balance what most people actually use a tablet for, like videos, browsing, schoolwork, or casual gaming, without demanding flagship pricing or features.

Right away what hits you is the 12.1-inch 2.5K LCD display that supports up to a 120 Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and responsive animations. It’s bright, punches out good color, and comes with multiple TÜV Rheinland eye-care certifications to reduce blue light and flicker for longer viewing sessions. It’s not an OLED panel, but for movies, shows, and browsing, it gets the job done and feels very pleasant to use.

Under the hood sits the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 mobile platform, paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, with support for up to 2 TB of expandable storage. That means it handles everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, document editing, or multitasking apps without obvious slowdowns. Casual games run smoothly too, though it isn’t designed to be a high-end gaming tablet. What it delivers is predictable, capable performance that keeps most common uses feeling quick.

Audio gets a bit of a spotlight here. The #POCO Pad M1 includes quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, and POCO claims a 300 % volume boost compared to baseline tablet speaker levels. Whether you’re watching movies or listening to music, the sound feels big and room-filling for a tablet this price, and it pairs nicely with the large display for media sessions.

Battery life is one of the biggest strengths. With a massive 12,000 mAh cell, this might be the longest-lasting POCO device to date. The numbers on paper the expectations are huge: over 14 hours of video playback, 16 hours of reading, and some absurd standby numbers. In everyday mixed use you should expect very long endurance, especially if you’re not charging every day. The tablet also supports 33 W fast charging and 27 W reverse wired charging, so it can even act as a power bank for phones or earbuds in a pinch.

Cameras aren’t a focus here. There's an 8 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video. They’re fine for quick snapshots or video calls, but tablets rarely shine as camera devices, and the POCO Pad M1 fits that norm.

On the software side, it runs #Android 15 with HyperOS 2. The interface feels responsive and clean, and there are features like shared clipboard and cross-device interaction if you use it with other Xiaomi/POCO products. It isn’t heavy with bloatware, and animations and transitions feel snappy at daily use.

A couple of practical notes: the tablet only offers Wi-Fi connectivity (no cellular), so if you need mobile data, you’ll need a hotspot or phone tethering. It also weighs around 610 g, so long sessions holding it in one hand can feel a bit hefty compared to lighter tablets.

So the POCO Pad M1 ends up feeling like a solid everyday tablet for people who want a big screen, long battery life, capable performance for daily tasks, and rich audio without paying premium prices. It doesn’t chase niche features like pro-level stylus support, cellular connectivity, or desktop-style performance, but it covers the basics very well. If you want a large, dependable tablet for streaming, browsing, and productivity on the go, especially at its expected price point, this one hits most of the right notes.