Oppo is closing out 2025 with the official release of the Pad Air 5, landing December 25 in China. While festive in timing, the tablet itself is more familiar than revolutionary, it appears to be a rebranded OnePlus Pad Go 2, now dressed in new colors and carrying the Oppo name.
Oppo Pad Air 5 features 2.8K display and a massive battery
The pre-order page for the Oppo Pad Air 5 is already live, confirming a few standout specs. Most notably, the tablet will feature a 2.8K resolution display paired with a huge 10,050mAh battery, setting it up as a strong contender for media consumption and general productivity.
Though Oppo hasn’t officially confirmed the full spec sheet, all signs point to a repackaged Pad Go 2, which would mean:
- 12.1-inch LCD display
- 120Hz refresh rate
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra chip
- LPDDR4x RAM
- UFS 3.1 storage
- 33W fast charging
- Quad speakers
- Face unlock support
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Wi-Fi and 5G models with multiple RAM/storage combos
Oppo will offer both Wi-Fi-only and 5G variants. The Wi-Fi model comes in more configurations either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The 5G version appears to launch in just one configuration: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, and only in Space Gray.
Color options for the full lineup include:
- Space Gray
- Starlight Powder
- Starlight Pink
Rebrand strategy continues from the previous Oppo tablets
This isn’t Oppo’s first rodeo when it comes to rebranding. The Pad Air 2, launched in 2023, was essentially a rebadged version of the original OnePlus Pad Go. With the Pad Air 5, Oppo is doubling down on this strategy by offering the same internals wrapped in ColorOS and refreshed marketing.
It’s a familiar playbook, but one that still works for buyers looking for a reliable mid-range Android tablet with strong display specs, all-day battery, and a clean aesthetic.
Christmas Day tablet launch brings options, not surprises
While the Oppo Pad Air 5 isn’t breaking new ground, it’s arriving with well-rounded features and a price point likely to appeal to users looking for a holiday upgrade. For those who missed the OnePlus release or prefer Oppo’s ecosystem, it’s shaping up to be a well-timed gift.
