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Oppo Pad 5

Oppo Pad 5
Oppo Pad 5
Oppo Pad 5
Oppo Pad 5
Oppo Pad 5
Oppo Pad 5
R6,000
SKU: 6346
Brand: Oppo
Category: Mobiles
Available
  • CPU: Octa-core (1x3.63 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)
  • RAM: 8GB-16GB
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB
  • Display: IPS LCD, 1B colors, 144Hz, 600 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM)
  • Camera: 8MP
  • OS: Android 16, ColorOS 16

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.3
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Aluminum frame and back.
  2. 12.1-inch IPS display, 144Hz refresh.
  3. Dimensity 9400+ chipset and 8/12/16GB RAM.
  4. Stereo quad speakers, WLAN, Bluetooth.
  5. 10420mAh battery with 67W charger.

CONS

  1. No cellular connectivity
  2. NFC, FM was unavailable.
  3. No fingerprint sensor.

The Oppo Pad 5 has officially entered the South African market, offering a highly competitive option for anyone looking for a capable tablet without breaking the bank. Starting at just ZAR 6,000, it hits a brilliant sweet spot—making it an incredibly affordable alternative for students, remote workers, and families who want premium features at a mid-range price point.

Market & Pricing Note: While the recommended retail baseline starts at ZAR 6,000, final pricing can fluctuate based on local retail promotions, specific bundle deals, and stock availability across different provinces in South Africa.

Where to Buy the Oppo Pad 5 in South Africa

Oppo has ensured that the Pad 5 is widely accessible, partnering with major electronics retailers, network providers, and everyday department stores. You can find it through the following major channels:

1. Online & Physical Retail Giants

If you are looking to buy the tablet outright, grab standalone cash deals, or use digital payment methods with fast delivery:

  • Takealot (Perfect for convenient online shopping and door-to-door delivery)

  • Makro & Game (Great for picking up tech accessories, in-store rewards, and family shopping)

  • HiFi Corp (Dedicated consumer electronics and appliance specialist)

2. Network Providers & Contract Uplets

If you want to add the tablet to a monthly cellular plan, pair it with a data bundle, or split the cost over 24 or 36 months:

  • MTN (Direct data and contract options)

  • Chatz Connect & 4U (Trusted independent cellular outlets)

3. Retail Account & Lifestyle Stores

An excellent route if you want to use an existing retail store card or shopping account to budget your purchase over time:

  • Foschini (Via TFG account cards)

  • Mr Price (Via MRP Money)

  • Hi Online (The TFG group’s dedicated tech hub)

4. High-Footprint & Accessible Outlets

For quick, convenient counter purchases at value-focused local shopping complexes nationwide:

  • PEP

  • Ackermans

5. Specialist Mobile Boutiques

For expert advice, specialized ecosystem setup, and premium device cover options:

  • Cellucity

Why the Oppo Pad 5 is a Smart Value Play at ZAR 6,000

Landing right at the ZAR 6,000 mark, the Oppo Pad 5 positions itself as a versatile all-rounder, perfect for blending entertainment with daily productivity:

  • Designed for Productivity & Study: With a generous, high-resolution display, this tablet is built for multitasking. Whether you are running split-screen apps for studying, editing documents, or joining virtual meetings, it offers clean, lag-free performance.

  • Immersive Media Machine: Perfect for winding down after a long day. The crisp, fast-refreshing screen is paired with an impressive multi-speaker setup, making streaming your favorite series, watching videos, or gaming incredibly engaging.

  • Built to Last (All-Day Battery): Tablets are meant to be portable, and the Pad 5 packs a massive battery capacity designed to survive long work sessions, flights, or road trips without leaving you hunting for a wall plug.

  • Sleek and Sturdy Form Factor: Despite its budget-friendly price tag, Oppo hasn’t skimped on build quality. It boasts a slim, lightweight profile that feels remarkably premium in the hand and slides effortlessly into a backpack or tote bag.

Full Specifications

General

Brand Oppo
Model Oppo Pad 5
Announced 16 October, 2025
Released 16 October, 2025
Status Available
Price ZAR 6,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar
Dimensions 266.9 x 193.4 x 6 mm (10.51 x 7.61 x 0.24 in)
Weight 577 g or 579 g (1.27 lb)
Colors Silver, Gray, Purple

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. No

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) IPS LCD, 1B colors, 144Hz, 600 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM)
Size 12.1 inches, 445.2 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 2120 x 3000 pixels (~304 ppi density)

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 8 MP
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera 8 MP
Video 1080p@30fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 16
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface. ColorOS 16

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (1x3.63 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Immortalis-G925
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 8GB-16GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 128GB/256GB/512GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. No
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only), gyro, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, accessory connector
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. No
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 10420 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. 67W wired, 67W UFCS, 55W PPS, 18W PD

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