Tablets are essential gadgets for entertainment, productivity, and communication in today’s world. The newly launched Oppo Pad SE presents itself as a compelling option, especially for budget-conscious buyers who want a large display, decent performance, and long battery life. After using the Oppo Pad SE for over 10 days, here is a comprehensive review covering everything from unboxing to real-world usage.
Unboxing and First Impressions
The Oppo Pad SE arrives in a simple yet elegant retail box featuring branding and manufacturing details. Inside, you find the tablet prominently placed on top, accompanied by a USB-C charging cable and basic paperwork. Notably, there is no charger included, which might disappoint some, but most users can conveniently use their existing phone chargers.
The unit reviewed is the base model with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage in Starlight Silver color. The tablet feels premium right from the first touch, with a sleek dual-tone, matte finish metal body that resists fingerprints well. The sleek design is very comfortable to hold, measuring just 7.4mm thin and weighing about 527 grams, making it well-balanced and lightweight enough for prolonged use.
Design and Build Quality
The Oppo Pad SE stands out with a classy metal frame and back, which enhances its premium feel. The matte finish not only looks clean but also helps reduce smudges and fingerprints. Controls are easily accessible — a power/standby button on the side, volume rockers, and a USB-C charging port.
The tablet features quad speakers — two on each side — providing a powerful audio experience. You also get a 5 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera placed centrally on the top bezel, ideal for video calls.
Display: Vibrant and Smooth
The Oppo Pad SE sports an 11-inch LCD display with a 1920×1200 resolution — slightly shy of full HD but still vibrant and crisp. The colors are bright, and the display provides excellent clarity, even for the smallest text, making reading easy without strain. The 90 Hz refresh rate renders smooth scrolling and animations, although a 120 Hz screen would have been better, it’s an understandable compromise for a budget tablet.
The slim bezels give a good screen-to-body ratio, and the 16:10 aspect ratio is perfect for streaming videos and multitasking. Watching movies on Netflix or YouTube is an immersive experience with edge-to-edge content display. The tablet supports playback up to 1440p resolution for YouTube videos, delivering satisfying viewing quality despite no HDR support.
Audio Performance: Quad Speakers Impress
One of the strongest points of the Oppo Pad SE is its audio setup. The quad speakers provide loud, clear, and immersive sound. The bass response is surprisingly decent for a budget tablet, amplifying your movie or game experience. When held in landscape mode, the sound resonates well giving an almost vibrating effect that many users will appreciate.
The only downside is the absence of a headphone jack, but you can easily connect wireless headphones via Bluetooth, which is supported.
Software and User Experience
The Pad SE runs Android 15 out of the box with ColorOS 15.0 skin, delivering a clean and snappy user interface. The system is well-optimized to support the 90 Hz refresh rate smoothly.
ColorOS on this tablet does not bloat your device with unnecessary apps — mainly Google apps come pre-installed, and extra apps can be uninstalled easily.
Multitasking is well-supported on this larger screen. You can open apps in split-screen mode, adjust window sizes, or turn apps into floating windows for efficient workflow. Even with the 4GB RAM base model, multitasking and switching between apps is fluid due to the 4GB virtual RAM expansion, which roughly doubles available memory to 8GB.
For note-takers or creatives, the tablet supports pen input, allowing you to draw or jot down notes conveniently.
Performance and Gaming
Powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, the Oppo Pad SE surprisingly delivers smooth and responsive performance for everyday tasks. Apps launch instantly, and general UI navigation is free of any lag.
In benchmarks, the tablet scored around 433,000 points on the Antutu benchmark, which is quite respectable for this price.
Gaming on the Oppo Pad SE is primarily casual but enjoyable. Testing with popular titles like BGMI showed frame rates of about 45 FPS with no noticeable lag or frame drops during short plays. The tablet has no built-in gyroscope sensor, which may affect certain games, but this did not significantly impact general gaming experiences.
Battery Life: Massive and Long-Lasting
The Oppo Pad SE is equipped with a 9,340 mAh battery, the largest in its segment, which comfortably lasts 3-4 days with moderate use (3-4 hours daily screen-on time). This endurance makes it a perfect travel companion or entertainment device without frequent charging.
Adding to the convenience is 33W fast charging support, which is uncommon in budget tablets that often only offer 18W. Although the charger is not included, if you use a compatible fast charger, you can quickly recharge the device.
Camera Quality
While tablet cameras are rarely a priority, the Oppo Pad SE’s 5 MP rear camera performs decently in daylight conditions. Daytime photos are adequate for casual photography, but low-light performance and detail are limited, which is expected at this price range. The 5 MP front camera delivers clear video calls when used in good lighting conditions.
Variants and Pricing
The Oppo Pad SE model lineup includes different RAM/storage and connectivity options:
| Variant | RAM | Storage | Connectivity | Approx Price (INR) |
| Starlight Silver | 4GB | 128GB | WiFi only | Rs 13,999 |
| Starlight Silver | 6GB | 128GB | Wi-Fi + LTE | Rs 15,999 |
| Starlight Silver | 8GB | 128GB | Wi-Fi + LTE | Higher, exact not specified |
| Twilight Blue | 4GB | 128GB | WiFi only | Similar to Starlight Silver base |
| Twilight Blue | 6GB | 128GB | Wi-Fi + LTE | Rs 15,999 approx |
| Twilight Blue | 8GB | 128GB | Wi-Fi + LTE | Higher variant |
We recommend opting for the 6GB RAM Wi-Fi + LTE variant for a smoother, future-proof experience and portability.
Summary and Final Thoughts
The Oppo Pad SE punches well above its weight for a budget tablet priced around Rs 14,000. It offers a large, smooth 11-inch display, rich quad speakers, and a mammoth battery that lasts days. Its metal build, lightweight design, and clean UI contribute to a premium feel. Performance is good for daily tasks and casual gaming, all topped with Android 15 and ColorOS 15.
Ideal users include those seeking an affordable tablet primarily for entertainment, social media, light multitasking, and casual gaming without overspending. The LTE-enabled variants add flexibility for outdoor use anywhere.
While it lacks some premium features like higher refresh rate screens, headphone jack, and powerful cameras, these compromises are understandable considering its price.
If you want a dependable, no-frills tablet with excellent battery life and immersive audio, Oppo Pad SE deserves your consideration.