OPPO has launched its new Pad SE tablet in New Zealand, targeting families seeking a combination of durability, functionality, and value.
The OPPO Pad SE introduces a range of features aimed at supporting family life, education, and entertainment. The device boasts a large 9,340mAh battery, a slim 7.39mm body, and technology typically associated with higher-priced tablets.
Features for families
Morgan Halim, OPPO New Zealand Managing Director, emphasised the company’s focus on the needs of families. Halim stated, “New Zealand families want technology that can keep up with their busy lives, from homework to long road trips. The OPPO Pad SE is designed with parents in mind, it’s ultra-durable and practical, and offers many features to keep kids entertained and learning safely.”
The OPPO Pad SE offers parents the ability to manage screen time and app access through an in-built Personalised Kids Mode. This feature aims to assist in setting healthy boundaries for children using the device.
The tablet is constructed for resilience, with stainless steel-reinforced corners and a 0.7mm thickened glass cover. These additions are intended to provide drop resistance and protection suitable for a variety of household environments and travel scenarios. The company says this makes the device robust enough to withstand the demands of family use, including accidental drops and handling by children.
Display and eye care
The Pad SE is equipped with an 11-inch LCD Eye-Care Display, which can reach up to 500 nits of brightness. A notable feature is the Anti-Reflective Matte Display, described as a first in its price range, utilising nano-level etching to reduce 97% of ambient light interference. This helps achieve a paper-like viewing experience in various lighting conditions.
The tablet has obtained TÜV Rheinland certifications for Reflection Free, Paper Like Display, Low Blue Light, and Flicker-Free standards. These certifications address the growing concern of eye strain caused by prolonged device usage, particularly among children and students.
Performance and longevity
To provide long-term usability, the OPPO Pad SE has undergone what the company refers to as 36-month fluency testing, intending to guarantee smooth performance for a minimum of three years. According to OPPO, the device remains responsive over prolonged periods, with its battery capable of powering on the tablet after 800 idle days.
Fast charging is supported via 33W SUPERVOOC technology, and the device weighs 527g, contributing to its portability for users on the move.
AI and connectivity tools
Smart connectivity and AI tools are a focus area for the OPPO Pad SE. Through integration with Google’s Gemini AI model, users have access to AI Assistant features designed to enable natural conversation, generate ideas, and provide real-time translation across a range of applications including Gmail, YouTube, and Maps.
The AI Assistant for Notes is another capability, offering editing and polishing support for written content. OPPO’s O+ Connect feature facilitates file sharing between devices and different operating systems, and supports notification mirroring from smartphones to the tablet.
Communication Sharing allows the Pad SE to utilise a paired phone’s mobile network and GPS, automatically connecting to the internet without user intervention when both devices are nearby. This is intended to save time, lower power consumption on the phone, and enhance location accuracy for the tablet.
Audio and entertainment
Entertainment features include a quad-speaker system certified for Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless standards, supported by OPPO’s Omnibearing Sound Field technology. The audio output adapts based on the tablet’s physical orientation, suitable for activities such as watching films, listening to music, or using educational applications.
“New Zealand families want technology that can keep up with their busy lives, from homework to long road trips,” says Halim. “The OPPO Pad SE is designed with parents in mind, it’s ultra-durable and practical, and offers many features to keep kids entertained and learning safely.”
The OPPO Pad SE is available in Twilight Blue at a price of NZD $499 from selected New Zealand retailers.