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Device summary
POCO
Pad M1
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | $329 |
| Display size | 12.1-inch | 12.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 180.1 mm × 278.3 mm × 6.9 mm | 181.7 mm × 279.8 mm × 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 555 g | 610 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | Yes |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 8 MP |
| Front cameras | — | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 33 W |
| Charging standard | — | 33W charging; 27W wired reverse |
| Typical capacity | 8300 mAh | 12000 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB‑C 2.0 |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | $329 |
| Display size | 12.1-inch | 12.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 180.1 mm × 278.3 mm × 6.9 mm | 181.7 mm × 279.8 mm × 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 555 g | 610 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | Yes |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 8 MP |
| Front cameras | — | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 33 W |
| Charging standard | — | 33W charging; 27W wired reverse |
| Typical capacity | 8300 mAh | 12000 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB‑C 2.0 |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pad 9
55 g lighter
Width
Pad M1
1.5 mm wider · minor difference
Height
Pad M1
1.5 mm taller · minor difference
Thickness
Pad 9
0.6 mm thinner
Pad 9 vs Pad M1 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Pad 9
Strengths
- Sleek aluminum chassis feels premium despite the budget price
- Sharp, bright 12.1-inch 2.5K display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
- Genuinely loud eight-speaker system with room-filling, distortion-free sound
Compromises
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 isn't powerful enough for demanding games
- 35W charging is frustratingly slow for the battery capacity
- Battery life reports vary from solid to disappointing across reviews
Pad M1
Strengths
- Class-leading battery and screen size value in POCO's tablet lineup
- Aluminum build, microSD, and 3.5mm jack feel thoughtfully practical
- Community pattern confidence from multiple consistent professional reviews
Compromises
- Slow 33W charging on a massive cell frustrates quick top-up habits
- Modest chipset and UFS 2.2 limit gaming and install-heavy workflows
- No official stylus support steers creatives toward Pad X1 instead