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SLEEK TABLETS

Oppo Pad SE Price: RM599

Redmi Pad 2 Price: RM599

The Oppo Pad SE is an 11-inch tablet designed for balanced performance and everyday usability, powered by the Mediatek Helio G100 (6nm) processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Running on Android 15 with ColorOS 15, it offers smooth multitasking and a vibrant IPS LCD display (1200×1920, 90Hz, 1B colours) with 500 nits peak brightness. Slim at 7.4mm and weighing 527g, it features a sturdy aluminum build and supports stylus input. For connectivity, it includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS (cellular model), and 4G LTE with dual-band support. The device houses a 9340mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging (UFCS/PD), stereo speakers with a 3.5mm jack, and 5MP front and rear cameras for video calls and casual photography. Available in Starlight Silver and Twilight Blue, the Oppo Pad SE blends portability, productivity and entertainment in a sleek package.

Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2” Price : RM4,499

The Redmi Pad 2 Series, including its 4G variant, is Xiaomi’s latest entry-level tablet lineup built for immersive entertainment and everyday use. Featuring an expansive 11-inch 2.5K display with 90Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate, TÜV Rheinland eye comfort certifications, and quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, it delivers smooth visuals and rich sound for streaming, gaming, and browsing. Powered by the MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra processor and Xiaomi HyperOS 2, it supports seamless cross-device features like call sync, network sync, and shared clipboard for intuitive connectivity across Xiaomi devices. With a massive 9000mAh battery, sleek metal unibody design, and support for the Redmi Smart Pen and Pad 2 Cover, the series offers both performance and versatility, making it a vibrant all-in-one entertainment and productivity companion.

The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2” is a flagship tablet designed to deliver a true PC-level experience for professionals, students, and creatives. It features the world’s first 13.2-inch Flexible Oled PaperMatte Display with professional-grade colour accuracy, 1,000 nits peak brightness, a 94% screen-to body ratio, and advanced eye comfort certifications. Built with a 3D heat dissipation system and an 85% longer turbo duration, it ensures smooth performance even during heavy multitasking, video editing, or coding. Offering a 30% performance boost from its predecessor, it integrates the PC-level WPS Office Suite for seamless productivity across documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, making it a versatile powerhouse for on-the-go users.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro Price: RM3,599

Xiaomi Pad Mini Price: RM1,999

Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition Price: RM1,599 The Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition is a slim and lightweight tablet at 499g and 6.85mm, built for productivity and comfort. It features an 11.5-inch 2.2K PaperMatte Display with a 120Hz refresh rate and nano-etched anti-glare technology that reduces reflections and eye strain, supported by TÜV Rheinland and SGS certifications. Powered by a 4nm processor, it handles multitasking with ease and includes features such as Multi-Window, SuperHub and Huawei Notes. The M-Pencil (2nd gen) with 4096 pressure levels provides a natural writing experience. The tablet also comes with an 8MP wide-angle front camera with FollowCam, a 13MP rear camera, quad speakers with AI noise cancellation, Wi-Fi 6 and a 7700mAh battery that lasts up to 10.5 hours of video playback, making it a balanced device for work, creativity and entertainment.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is a rugged tablet built for frontline professionals, combining durability, power and enterprise features. With IP68 water and dust resistance, MIL-STD-810H certification and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, it withstands drops, harsh environments and frequent sanitisation. Its 10.1-inch display with Vision Booster reaches 600 nits for outdoor visibility, while glove and wet-touch support ensures usability anywhere. Powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset with expanded RAM and storage, it handles demanding tasks with ease. The 10,100mAh hot-swappable battery, Pogo charging and No Battery Mode enable uninterrupted use, while Samsung DeX, the IP68-rated S Pen, NFC tagging, programmable keys and Samsung Knox Vault security make it a versatile, secure tool for industries such as logistics, healthcare, retail and manufacturing.

The Xiaomi Pad Mini is the brand’s first compact tablet in Malaysia, designed for portability and AI-powered productivity. Featuring an 8.8-inch 3K display with up to 165Hz adaptive refresh rate, Dolby Vision, 700-nit peak brightness and TUV Rheinland-certified eye comfort, it delivers sharp visuals and immersive audio with dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos. Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ 3nm chipset, it supports fluid multitasking, AI tools such as AI Writing, Interpreter and Art, plus Google Gemini integration. Its 7,500mAh battery with 67W HyperCharge ensures long use and fast refuelling, while dual USB-C ports add versatility with data transfer and reverse charging. Ergonomically designed with a balanced metal unibody, it also supports the Xiaomi Focus Pen for precise input and comes with a premium Xiaomi Pad Mini Cover for portability.

Vivo’s OriginOS 6 coming to Malaysia

AFTER years of anticipation, Vivo is finally bringing OriginOS 6 to Malaysia. Malaysian fans will soon experience Vivo’s most advanced operating system yet, built on Android 16 and designed to transform the way people connect with their digital world. OriginOS 6 has long been one of Vivo’s most requested innovations, and it is arriving with a bold promise: to deliver a smartphone experience that feels smoother, smarter and more personal than ever before. With a refreshed design, intelligent AI features, seamless cross-device connectivity, and stronger privacy protection, it represents the future

of Vivo’s user experience. As part of its debut, Vivo Malaysia is offering an exclusive Preview Programme. Starting now, only 500 X200 Pro users will be selected to try OriginOS 6 ahead of the official launch, with access beginning Oct 15. This program gives fans not just early access, but also the chance to shape the system with their feedback. How to join: 1. Update your Vivo X200 Pro to system version 15.0.14.1 or above. 2. Go to Settings > System Update > Settings (top right) > Trial version > Closed beta sign-up. 3. Apply now to secure your spot.

For Malaysian users, the long

wait is finally over, and for 500 lucky participants, the future begins even sooner.