ASUS returns to tablets with a tandem OLED screen that rivals the iPad Pro
ASUS announced the Pad (T3201) on June 2 at Computex, ending a years-long absence from the tablet market. The headline feature is a 12.2-inch tandem OLED display — the same dual-layer panel technology found in the iPad Pro — running at 2.8K resolution and 144Hz. Analysts peg the price at $400–600, which would put it well below the iPad Pro's $1,600-plus entry point and in direct competition with Samsung's mid-range Android tablets.
The display, the trade-off
Tandem OLED stacks two OLED layers to improve brightness and longevity without the power penalty of single-layer panels. On paper, that's a flagship-grade screen. The processor underneath it, however, is a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 — the same chip Lenovo uses in the Idea Tab Pro around $330. Paired with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage (expandable via microSD to 1TB), this is a media-consumption device, not a performance workhorse. The 9,000mAh battery charges to 50% in roughly 30 minutes via 45W wired charging. Four Dolby Atmos speakers round out the multimedia credentials.
The body is 6.5mm thin and weighs 523g — lighter than a Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 — built from an aluminium-magnesium alloy with a fibreglass back panel. Cameras are minimal: 13MP rear, 5MP front.
ASUS Pad — 6.5mm thin body with a 12.2-inch tandem OLED display
What's in the box — and what costs extra
ASUS ships the Pad with a foldable "origami" case that props the tablet at multiple angles in both landscape and portrait orientation. It's a practical inclusion that Apple and Samsung typically charge separately for. A Bluetooth keyboard and ASUS Pen 2.0 stylus are sold separately.
Software is Android 16, with ASUS's GlideX multi-device connectivity app and Google Gemini built in. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB-C 3.2 Gen 1.
Availability
No price or release date has been confirmed. The $400–600 estimate comes from analyst pricing data, not ASUS. The company's official announcement mentions no retail partners or regional launch windows. ASUS has historically staggered tablet releases across markets, so US and UK availability timelines may differ. Keep an eye out for a more specific launch date later in 2026.
