In a surprising turn of events, vivo has already made the X300 Pro globally available as short as three weeks after the exclusive Mainland launch.

It was first introduced to European regions. Next in line were Asian markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, and definitely, the Philippines.

Without any frills, here’s my X-tensive review of the latest and greatest flagship from vivo — 300+ hours after I started using it.

For context: we unboxed the unit exactly October 31st. But it was only during the first day of my Vietnam trip (November 10) that I was able to fully utilize and maximize the X300 Pro. Counting those days (or hours), I’ve been using vivo’s latest X-phone for around 386 hours as I’m writing this piece.

X-cellent Cameras

Without beating around the bush, we all know the main reason why we’re eyeing the X300 Pro, and it’s none other than its intricate camera setup.

	vivo X300 Pro	vivo X200 Pro
Wide	50MP f/1.57 1/1.28” Sony LYT-828	50MP f/1.57 1/1.28” Sony LYT-818
Ultra-Wide	50MP f/2.0 119º FoV (Field of View) Samsung ISOCELL JN1	50MP f/2.0 119º FoV (Field of View) Samsung ISOCELL JN1
Telephoto	200MP f/2.67 ZEISS APO 3.7x optical zoom (85mm) 1/1.4” Samsung ISOCELL HPB	200MP f/2.67 ZEISS APO 3.7x optical zoom (85mm) 1/1.4” Samsung ISOCELL HP9
Selfie	50MP f/2.0 1/2.76” Samsung ISOCELL JN1	32MP f/2.0

Specs-wise, there hasn’t been a massive difference — just newer sensors equipped.

But, as I always say in my write-ups, hardware is just one factor. Actual photo output is what truly makes or breaks the performance of the phone’s cameras.

To somewhat entice you, here are some of my postcards from my very recent Vietnam trip — obviously shot on the vivo X300 Pro.

(Brace yourself, there’s a lot to come!)

Just like hopping along three cities in Vietnam, I used the three lenses of the X300 Pro more extensively due to their overall flexibility — more than what I did with my mirrorless camera and the recently-bought 35mm prime lens attached to it.

And by that, it’s the phone’s capability to switch seamlessly between several focal length options with little to no degradation.

That also meant consistent colors regardless if you use the main 1x mode, UWA (ultra-wide angle), its optical 3.5x zoom, or even beyond 5x lossless zoom.

X-ceptional Collab

The superiority of vivo X300 Pro’s cameras doesn’t revolve only around its hardware. Over the years, vivo has strengthened its ties with ZEISS even further. Starting it all with the X60 all the way to X300 series, the brand’s exceptional collab is stronger than ever.

The default ZEISS color profile captures photos that look natural without being too flat. I’ve been using this in subjects that offers the best balance in shadows and saturation.

That said, vivo providing two more profiles just means they want the user to be as creative and as free as possible.

When it comes to food, switching to Vivid is deemed the best option. This profile gives the best pop of colors in the scene.

Architecture and interior should not be exempted when using this punchy profile.

It also made these golden hour shots more favorable than just sticking with the default ZEISS calibration.

📍 Lotte Mall West Lake (Hồ Tây)

📍 Lotte Hanoi Sky

But, for the entirety of my trip, I relied heavily on Textured as I love how my shots look more soulful in this profile with ample amount of shadows and toned-down highlights.

📍 Hạ Long Bay

📍 Sun World Fansipan Legend

📍 SaPa Center

📍 Moana SaPa

📍 Ban Mong Alpine Coaster

📍 Hanoi Train Street

📍 Phố cổ Hà Nội + Hoàn Kiếm

📍 Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh / Sài Gòn

📍 Vietnam Airlines / VN206

Furthermore, it gives that much-needed depth when taking pics of indoor and outdoor pets.

Switching to Portrait Mode, ZEISS Style Portrait remains with faster shooting times plus more precise subject to background segmentation.

Mind you, it’s not limited to human subjects as I used it all throughout my time with these cute capys in Saigon.

📍 Kapi Cafe

Speaking of, it’s worth mentioning that the user now has the ability to pick between vivo’s three color profiles when shooting in Portrait Mode. It’s something you cannot do in previous vivo phones. Not even vivo’s latest V60 midranger has this.

Also, the rear flash unit can now be toggled in this mode — just without that Aura Light madness. It makes more sense when taking night-time portraits with high facial illumination.

There’s also an additional ZEISS “Mirotar” lens. This only appears though when aiming to shoot tele-macro subjects as it’s not included in vivo’s default Portrait Mode lenses under ZEISS Style Portrait.

X-traordinary Camera X-tras

The vivo X300 Pro is very rich in camera feats. It doesn’t just end with the default Photo Mode.

Humanistic Street Snap Camera Mode still remains — which isn’t very different from the X200 Pro. Thankfully, vivo added two more film presets: Positive Film and Clear Blue.

 

The X300 Pro already has a fast shutter speed in the default Photo Mode. But in times where you’re really on the move and you cannot stay still, Snapshot Mode is here to save the day.

With my commute in Vietnam heavily relying on riding motorbikes, this mode became my go-to for capturing fast-moving subjects.

Trying to take very-detailed horizon shots? The 50MP and 200MP Hi-Res toggles exist. They were beneficial when I tried taking horizon shots of Hanoi, Saigon, and even SaPa.

* For the sake of this write-up, I’ve retained the resolution but compressed the overall quality for faster loading times

When it comes to video shooting, the vivo X300 Pro is undoubtedly dynamic. And it’s more than just that 10-bit Log feature.

The X200 Pro was only limited to 4K/60fps when shooting in Dolby Vision. Now, vivo’s X300 Pro steps it up a notch as it maxes out at 120fps — perfect for those slo-mo clips in crispier UHD quality.

If you’re the concert-goer type of fan, the X300 Pro is more than capable enough to produce those social media-ready snaps.

Stage Mode got improved as well with additional support for 4K/60fps resolution — Dolby Vision toggle not forgotten.

The X200 Pro never had any configurable options and only had a limiting 1080p / Full HD option.

I’ve fully used this camera mode when I went to BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE Tour in Bulacan.

The LBA (Lower Box A) Premium section I was seated isn’t the closest to the stage. Still, the X300 Pro had me capture shots and clips that still looked closer than what I’ve seen IRL.

Talk about concerts. It’s good to mention that both the base and Pro X300s have their dedicated Professional Imaging Grip Kit. This was something previously exclusive to the vivo X200 Ultra.

Sadly, despite anticipating for it, we were not given this special camera kit. I cannot vouch for something I haven’t tried at all.

The new Selfie X-pert?

The vivo X300 Pro not only takes great-looking mirrorfies, the improved selfie shooter provides ample amount of light and detail that the X200 Pro simply lacked.

Not only that selfie camera boasts a megapixel count more than 1.5x than its predecessor, FoV and color reproduction also seem more natural and less whitewashed.

That’s something I have experienced using the X200 Pro — and more of a reason why I refused taking selfies with it.

Speaking of color, the aforementioned color profiles as well as the bundled ZEISS Style Portrait lens bokeh are also applicable when shooting with the front camera.

X-quisite Design

If it ain’t broke, there’s no point of fixing it. However, vivo still tried refining the X200 Pro’s successor even further.

Gone are the slightly curved edges and the micro quad-curved display. This time, they have completely flattened everything out on the X300 Pro — camera bump, notwithstanding.

This form factor clearly reminds me of the base iPhones, premium midrange Androids, even the newest line of its sister brand, the OPPO Find X9 series.

In return, the X300 Pro is thinner at 7.99mm (versus 8.5mm of the X200 Pro). Though heft reduction isn’t significant as it weighs just 2 grams less (226 grams over 228 grams).

Comfort-wise, those flat edges felt sharp when held one-handedly. Although after several days of usage, I eventually got the hang of it.

I just miss the grippier hold of its predecessor. Also, the subtle curves I felt when swiping and navigating through the edges of its screen.

Good thing, the absence of a curved display means not having to buy any flimsy screen protectors that lack that curved edge coverage.

More so, “specialized” tempered glass that need UV glue (and light) in order for that undersonic fingerprint sensor to work properly.

Personally, I love the new look of X300 Pro’s monstrous camera bump.

How they trimmed down the camera rim in favor of a larger flat surface looks more sleek. Also, the new striped texture of the bump closely resembles a camera lens grip.

Then again, the dust magnet issue I’ve experienced before is still present in this new X-teration.

Only time will tell though how durable it is. So far, I’ve only managed it to drop it twice on a hard floor. So far, no unwanted dents and scathes found.

Speaking of, the X300 Pro still features that dual IP68 + IP69 water and dust resistance rating — a staple of Android flagships moving forward.

X-cellent Powerhouse

While the display curves are gone, vivo’s already superior display tech stays. It has an unchanged 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED panel. I just assume the bigger screen size is reserved for the Ultra variant.

Display accuracy and calibration, as well as support for HDR content, are top-notch as one would expect. Whether the visuals are vibrant, bright, or just dark, the X300 Pro doesn’t go overboard and accurately shows the most natural output possible.

For that ultimate audiovisual pleasure, its stereo speakers are loud and full with that powerful bass to rock your banging solo concert sessions.

Found beneath this superior slab is none other than MediaTek’s latest and greatest Dimensity 9500 SoC based on a 3nm process.

The last iteration was already great to begin with. Let alone, this all-new Dimensity chip headlined by the X300 series.

Day-to-day tasks are buttery smooth with no room for lag. Switching (and even split-screen multitasking) through multiple apps is a breeze.

Playing games wasn’t an exception to the experience.

For instance, my all-time fave racing game, Racing Master, was able to run for two hours without throttling. That’s considering I set it in the most extreme graphics setting possible.

HoYoverse’s Zenless Zone Zero is able to run as well. But, due to the heavier nature of the game, except some overheating in the long run.

X-citing new OS

If you’ve read my X200 Pro review, I’ve boldly stated how Funtouch OS isn’t “fun” at all.

After several years of forcing to bear with that aging Android skin, vivo has finally decided to bring the latest flavor of OriginOS to global units.

Funtouch OS 15 was already fast as it is. OriginOS 6 made that even snappier with added fluidity.

The AI Tools are still there. From transcribing, call assist, all the way to gallery’s AI Erase, reflection removal, even AI UHD upscaling, they’re all there.

For me though, the best changes can be seen in its overhauled UI.

Heck, vivo even brought iPhone-like features — just with better customizations.

From the more customizable lock screen, resizable folder sizes, to the (finally) separate Notifications and Control Center.

For one, there’s the Origin Island that acts like Apple’s Dynamic Island. But, dragging texts, photos, or even files to the island itself gives you a range of apps for it to be shared.

The other one is the additional button on the X300 Pro’s left side. Unlike iOS’s limiting Action Button assignments, it’s more customizable here.

On my end, I’ve set the double-tap to quickly launch the camera in Snapshot mode for fast-firing shootouts. Holding the button fires up the flashlight behind. Unfortunately though, single-tapping the button doesn’t do anything.

Overall, OriginOS 6 seems and feels like a proper and polished experience.

X-panded Horizons

Another feature where I felt that I needed to have in global vivo phones is none other than the Office Kit.

As a long-time MacBook Pro user ever since my university days back in 2016, this feature is a gift from the gods.

Not only I can wirelessly transfer photos and videos, I can also receive notifications and even access Notes stored in my X300 Pro. Even when you take a freshly-captured photo, it will simply prompt you so you can easily share it.

Although you can remotely control your MacBook through the screen of the X300 Pro, that screen size simply won’t make the cut. This feature works best with a foldable or a tablet.

But hey, it’s still useful if you’re out and about and your higher-ups needed that document stored on your MacBook.

Given that nothing beats the cross-platform compatibility between iOS and macOS, it’s still a huge leap forward to be able to connect the vivo X300 Pro to an Apple device.

Lastly, OriginOS also has a new Private Space feature. It serves as a separate space from your main screen with apps and accounts that are totally unrelated to the one you’re mainly using.

This enables users to keep confidential files and information from prying eyes. I just hope users will use this feature into good use 👀.

More than enough even when you X-haust it

On paper, the battery of the vivo X300 Pro gets a battery boost from 6000mAh to 6500mAh.

While it doesn’t beat the hell out of the 7500mAh capacity of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, an increase is still an increase.

Using it moderately or ever so lightly, the vivo X300 Pro can last a full day (or even two) with staggering hours of standby time and plenty left in the tank.

Admittedly, I’ve used the cameras more than I expected during my two-week Vietnam getaway.

From shooting plethora of photos and barrage of vertical clips for Instagram Stories and possible use for Reels, the X300 Pro hogs that battery juice a lot.

I’ve even experienced some overheating in the long run. But, not to the point where the camera will shut off, as I was able to still shoot and record without ever halting.

That said, 90W FlashCharge is here to save the day. This time though, vivo has added a “FlashCharge High Speed” mode when using its bundled charger.

	FlashCharge High Speed	FlashCharge Regular
START TIME (From 0%)	12:14PM	1:59PM
3 minutes	3%	1%
5 minutes	6%	3%
10 minutes	15%	10%
15 minutes	23%	18%
20 minutes	29%	24%
30 minutes	50%	38%
40 minutes	66%	51%
45 minutes	75%	57%
50 minutes	82%	63%
1 hour	96%	71%
1 hour 10 minutes	–	85%
1 hour 15 minutes	–	99%
END TIME	1:17PM 1 hour 3 minutes	3:15PM 1 hour 16 minutes

Using non-vivo chargers and cables that are USB-C PD and/or PPS compliant will still top-up the phone fast — just with regular FlashCharge speeds.

While I haven’t tested wireless charging (which is my least favorite mode of charging), it’s worthy to point out that it was improved to 40W (from the conventional 30W).

Although the vivo X300 Pro has faster speeds than Qi2 or Qi2.2, it still doesn’t implement built-in magnets like the HMD Skyline or Pixel 10 series with Pixelsnap.

Don’t get me wrong. Support for magnetic wireless charging plus MagSafe accessories will still be possible. Only if you buy third-party cases with magnets on it.

Is the vivo X300 Pro your GadgetMatch?

It seems like 2025 has already reached the pinnacle of smartphones: superior camera system, gargantuan battery capacities with long-lasting endurance, faster than ever performance, displays and speakers that truly satisfy one’s audiovisual cravings.

The vivo X300 Pro is a great embodiment of that. Not only you get the best in class cameras, the smartphone itself is just a refined version of a smartphone that was already superior to begin with.

And if you’d ask me, the asking price of EUR 1099 / MYR 4699 / PhP 77,999 is more than justified — unlike how some brands aggressively slap overpriced tags on their barely flagship offerings 🙄

I just hope they consider bringing in a larger 1TB configuration (or maybe even 2TB) in the next lineup — especially for storage-hungry multimedia creatives like me who’s expected to shoot a lot of stills and clips in the foreseeable future.

All sentiments aside and without an ounce of doubt, the vivo X300 Pro is both a Swipe Right and a Super Swipe.

And, just like its older sibling, it also rightfully deserves the GadgetMatch Seal of Approval.

Lighter boxing weight classes are often associated with speed and technical precision, rather than raw power.

Yet history has shown us “outliers” like Roberto Duran, Miguel Cotto, Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez, and more recently, Gervonta Davis and Naoya Inoue — who proved bantamweights to welterweights can deliver devastating knockouts too.

That’s the parallel I see with the POCO F8 Pro: a supposedly “lite” flagship that punches (pun not intended) above its weight, like a lightweight device with knockout power.

After two weeks of use, it feels less like a compromise and more like a contender, especially considering its accessible price that embarrasses midrange rivals.

Lightning quick

The POCO F8 Pro is supposedly the “lite” or “base” model underneath the POCO F8 Ultra in the series, but it is far from being watered down.

POCO F8 Ultra review: An Achievable aspirational all-rounder

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, its performance matches the spec sheet: straightforwardly and consistently smooth and fluid swipes, scrolls, apps switching, and navigation.

It’s an overkill for casual use which includes messaging, browsing, and photography. But for heavier workloads like content creation, filming, and multitasking on the fly, it’s a reliable workhorse.

Rendering short-form videos and uploading them over Wi-Fi impressively takes less time. It’s actually a shame that I have not taken advantage of the device yet for livestreaming sessions but I suspect it would be just as smooth.

Smooth gaming

Gaming performance is equally strong. Honkai: Star Rail sessions ran flawlessly at max graphics.

Call of Duty Mobile battle royales feel responsive without exaggerated sensitivity for panning left and right or shooting foes. Wandering around the titles’ maps looked smooth and satisfying too.

There’s WildBoost Optimization and a dedicated panel where you can adjust further settings.

You can also tell that the system is optimized as there’s no overheating after an hour or so. It’s actually during shooting photos and videos for a lengthy amount of time where the phone starts to get warm.

But that’s how you know it’s doing its work. Interestingly, the case was similar when I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in the past.

Ample battery life

“All-day battery” still ultimately depends on usage, but the F8 Pro holds its own. Naturally, expect about 15 to 20% reduction per hour for intensive gaming.

In my case, although I wasn’t able to utilize the handset too much for gaming, I still brought another phone with me just to be sure.

The F8 Pro can prevail comfortably for 12-hour turnarounds. That’s for mixed use which includes hotspotting, shooting, browsing, comms, and more.

You just have to take breaks from time to time. I understand that “flagship” devices still drain faster no matter how optimized they are because of the advanced hardware like their antenna, as well as other features.

Anyway, the F8 Pro’s 6210mAh battery supports 100W charging and 25W reverse wired charging. With a fast 60W USB C-to-C cable, the phone refuels about 70% in an hour, which is at par for the segment.

Sound by Bose

A standout feature is POCO’s partnership with Bose. The co-developed speaker system for both models delivers a more refined audio quality than typical midrange phones. There’s better bass and clearer mids and highs.

The best way to describe the audio is this way: it’s as if you’re listening to something while wearing budget earbuds below US$ 50 / PhP 3,000, except you you’re not wearing any.

Compared to other midrange devices, the soundscape is richer and less flat with the F8 Pro.

Display: Crisp and clear, but cutout on corners

Onto its display, the F8 Pro has a 6.59-inch 120Hz POCO HyperRGB AMOLED display with a high resolution and 100% DCI P3.

Visuals look lively, be it sports highlights, random TikTok videos, or mobile games. Edges aren’t jagged, and you can see just how sharp 4K videos are. Such screen is useful for viewing photos to check their focus and overall quality.

In addition, the panel has a maximum peak brightness of 3500 nits so it’s easy to see content outdoors when needed.

The only drawback is that with curved corners, some UI elements get clipped. For instance, CODM’s real-time data. Still, it’s a trade-off I’m willing to accept over fully curved displays.

Design

Visually, the POCO F8 Pro is a head-turner. Obviously, manufacturers have pivoted to the elevated horizontal upper back panel on top of the camera module as one of their phones’ key design elements, and the F8 series is no different.

The cameras protrude distinctively, while the Bose branding is also inscribed beside the shooters. It’s a simple and clean aesthetic. Thankfully, POCO avoided further gimmicks like camera control buttons or ring/silent switches to keep the appearance neat.

However, the back panel is very slippery, and I’ve had problems one-handing the phone when typing or taking photos while my other hand is holding a bag or something else.

HyperOS 3

Models under the F8 series run on HyperOS 3. Admittedly, it takes a while before getting used to the icons, the layout, and everything else as I’ve reviewed a ton of devices under the BKK Electronics umbrella prior.

It’s worth noting that the F8 series devices come with gambling apps right out of the box, as if they’re essentials. I’d rather have bloatware mobile games at this point even if they’re just as useless.

Anyway, there’s a handful of nuances that I’m not used to, like being unable to unlock the device with a fingerprint code unless you press the power button once first.

If you swipe down from the upper left to check the notifications, you cannot swipe from the upper right-hand side to switch to the quick access icons either.

Even the gallery’s editing tools have a slightly different arrangement and you’ll need a few seconds to find the AI eraser or other sliders. I am fond of the endless built-in filters for photos, though.

The camera app does not have a Night Mode that I can access quickly either. It’s just a matter of familiarity, I guess.

Cameras: Pro level, but with limits

Onto the POCO F8 Pro’s camera package, here are the phone’s shooters:

• 1/1.55-inch f/1.88 50MP Light Fusion 800 main camera with OIS
• 50MP f/2.2 telephoto camera
• 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera
• 20MP front camera

The main camera simply captures photos that are of the budget DSLR or mirrorless cameras’ quality. They’re of great detail and come out with excellent color reproduction and depth.

Once, I took the F8 Pro to a gathering and the photos came out as if they were from the official event photos’ Google Drive folder. At least, when viewed from a small screen, that’s how they appeared.

With a dedicated telephoto camera (starts at 2.5x zoom), you can also retain quality and detail at up to 5x zoom. I once stumbled upon the Miss Grand International homecoming event at One Ayala.

More telephoto samples:

There’s just a bit of difference between the color temperatures; shots from the main camera look warmer while the telephoto shooter produces cooler captures.

Where the system struggles is with portraits. It’s hit or miss, and it’s as if portrait mode only works mostly with people as subjects. The blurring isn’t enough for me, and sometimes, the segmentation isn’t very smooth.

Night Mode also struggles in producing non-shaky or noisy images beyond 2.5x zoom. But let’s just say it’s a more accurate way of portraying what I’m actually seeing in reality.

Filming is smooth, thanks to the main camera’s OIS. I am able to shoot 1080p@60fps videos with ease for publishing to my personal vlog.

Is this your GadgetMatch?

In spite of some quirks, the POCO F8 Pro is still a Swipe Right for its overall package. There aren’t many devices in the upper midrange segment that can offer what the F8 Pro can deliver. That’s for a competitive price starting at US$ 579 / £ 549 / PhP 29,999.

The burning question here is if you are willing to live with the caveats when it comes to camera performance in favor of a more superior chipset and optimized performance for days where you have to push your handset to the limit.

POCO calls the Pad X1 an all-round tablet built for every scenario. After using it for actual work and downtime, we can see why they position it that way. This is one of those devices that we end up carrying around because it doesn’t hold us back. And for the most part, it doesn’t.

How the display shapes the overall experience

The first thing that stands out is the display. POCO went with a 3.2K panel running at 144Hz, and it shows. The screen looks sharp the moment you wake it up. Text is crisp. Colors feel vivid without leaning too far into oversaturation. 

Videos benefit the most from this bump in resolution. Stranger Things looks clean and cinematic. K-Dramas like Dynamite Kiss look bright and fluid, especially during outdoor scenes where you get a lot of gradients and motion. 

YouTube videos also look clear and consistently sharp. We watched the Doctor Doom trailer, a few Fliptop battles, and a range of recommended content, and everything held up across different lighting conditions.

Brightness is another thing POCO got right. The screen stays visible even when you take the tablet outside. Glare shows up once in a while, but the panel has enough brightness to keep everything readable. This helps when we’re moving from indoor setups to open-air cafés or outdoor production locations.

Natural and fast

Performance is another highlight. The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 keeps the device responsive across different workloads. Multitasking feels natural and fast. 

You can open Canva for layout work while a YouTube video plays and the tablet doesn’t flinch. App switching feels instant. Even when several apps remain open in the background, the Pad X1 stays smooth. 

This consistency holds up during longer work stretches and quick productivity bursts in between meetings or errands.

This level of responsiveness carries over to entertainment. Animations stay fluid. Scrolling stays clean. Basic interactions like navigating through settings or sliding through the gallery feel snappy. 

It’s the kind of performance that blends quietly into your day because you don’t need to think about it.

Real-world battery life and audio quality

Battery life is another strong area. In mixed use–light photo and video editing, checking emails and messages, moving between Spotify and YouTube–the tablet lasts about eight hours with around 40% to 50% left. 

That means it can go through a normal workday and still have enough left for streaming at night. This kind of endurance is one of the clearest signs that the Pad X1 supports your routine instead of interrupting it.

The speakers also deliver more than we expected. They get loud and stay clear. Vocals sit nicely over instruments, and the sound doesn’t distort even when you push the volume. 

We played a couple of playlists–mostly 2000s pop punk and some road trip material–and the speakers stayed consistent. The overall experience sits above what we usually hear in this price range, making it reliable for music sessions, podcasts, and continuous video watching.

Accessories that extend what the tablet can do

POCO includes accessories that help the Pad X1 transition into more serious workflows. The floating keyboard is one of the standouts. It’s responsive and easy to get used to. 

The trackpad gestures feel familiar because they work almost exactly like the ones you use on a laptop. We didn’t even have to check the manual to learn them. The adjustment period was practically zero. 

This accessory shifts the tablet into a compact workstation, making it useful for email replies, light document work, and navigating through apps with more control.

The Focus Pen is another tool for productivity. It’s responsive enough for note-taking and quick sketches. There’s a bit of lag here and there, but it’s not enough to break the flow when you need to write something fast. 

For more detailed drawing or thicker brushwork, you’ll feel the delay, but for everyday scribbles and quick storyboard drafts, it works as intended.

What helps the Pad X1 slot into our workflow is how naturally it adjusts to different situations. 

You can use it as a second display next to your laptop. You can mount it as a monitor during drone flights when you need a clear feed. You can open it on a small café table and finish your tasks while listening to Spotify. 

And at the end of the day, you can shift to K-dramas or YouTube without thinking about charging.

Is the POCO Pad X1 your GadgetMatch?

The POCO Pad X1 is the kind of device you keep using because it behaves the way you expect it to. It feels fast. It lasts long. It plays content well. 

It offers accessories that let you cross into more professional tasks. It doesn’t try to be a flagship powerhouse, but it doesn’t need to. Its strength lies in being dependable. And when you combine that with an impressive display and solid sound, you get a tablet that fits neatly into workdays and weekends alike – that’s why we’re Swiping Right.

If you’re looking for a device that won’t slow down your day, the POCO Pad X1 makes a strong case. It’s built for the small transitions in your life–those quick shifts between work, play, planning, and rest. And that’s exactly why it stands out.