You’re about to see a new name entering the Android tablet scene in a big way. Nubia has announced its first Android tablet for the international market—the Nubia Pad Pro. And it’s not just another device. It’s a full-featured, high-performance tablet aimed at challenging some of the top Android models out there—but for half, or even a third, of the price.
With the Nubia Pad Pro, the company wants to deliver a complete experience suitable for work, study, and entertainment. That’s a bold promise for any tablet, starting at just US$419. So, does it live up to the hype?
Designed for speed, clarity and day-long use
The Nubia Pad Pro features a 10.9-inch TFT LCD with a resolution of 2,880 x 1,880 pixels and a fast 144Hz refresh rate, giving you smooth visuals whether you’re browsing, watching, or gaming. While the screen is not AMOLED and lacks HDR support—often a key feature for media lovers—it still delivers crisp, fluid content that should satisfy most users.
At its core, the tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, the same powerful chipset found in today’s flagship Android phones. It’s backed by LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, among the fastest available memory and storage standards. That means you can expect fast app loading, efficient multitasking, and reliable performance across all your tasks—from video calls and note-taking to mobile gaming.
Regarding the sound, the Nubia Pad Pro packs a serious punch with DTS X Ultra 3D spatial audio from its four linear speakers. It also features a three-microphone array with noise cancellation, making it ideal for online meetings and voice calls. Despite all this, the device is impressively slim, measuring 7.3mm thick and weighing only 523g. It’s portable and lightweight without sacrificing features or battery life.
You’ll find a large 10,100mAh battery inside, capable of fast charging at 66W. That should easily keep you going all day, and when you do need to plug in, you won’t have to wait long for it to charge back up.
A real price challenger with all the extras
The most eye-catching part of the Nubia Pad Pro is its pricing. The base model, offering 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, starts at US$419. For a little more, you can step up to 12GB of RAM with the same storage for US$489 or go all in with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage at US$599.
This places the Pad Pro far below several rivals in the same category. For example, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, which has a different chipset and an IPS LCD, costs around S$629. The OPPO Pad 3 Pro, with the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and an LCD screen, is priced at around S$999. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for an AMOLED display, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ offers similar performance—but it comes in at more than S$1,443, more than double the price of Nubia’s offering. Even the Honor Pad V9, which costs more than the Nubia Pad Pro, lacks the same processing power.
As part of its launch promotion, Nubia offers US$20 off for all pre-orders and a free protective case valued at US$34. An optional 78-key keyboard accessory designed to work with the tablet, priced at US$109, can turn the Pad Pro into a makeshift laptop if you need one.
Pre-orders are open now, with first shipments beginning on June 24, 2025. This means you won’t have to wait long if you’re ready to try something new in the tablet world. With strong performance, sleek design, and aggressive pricing, the Nubia Pad Pro could be the budget-friendly alternative you’ve been waiting for.
