The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro is the second tablet that runs XRING O1

Following the footsteps of the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra

Published

June 26, 2025

Vincenz

Just a month after the revelation of the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro follows its footsteps and is the second Xiaomi tablet that runs their very own XRING O1 SoC.

Pro Pad

From the name itself, the mouthful Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 is a Pro-grade tablet that comes right after its Ultra cousin.

Xiaomi definitely targets the new M4 iPad Air with its remarkable 5.8mm thin profile and heft of 576 grams (or lack thereof).

Next, it has 12.5-inch 144Hz LCD panel with 3.2K resolution and 3:2 Aspect Ratio.

While not an OLED or mini LED display, it’s still a punchy display with up to 1000 nits of peak brightness.

Full DC dimming is also supported for utmost eye comfort.

There’s also another variant that offers a Matte Glass version for those who love reading.

To make it the better entertainment device, the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro features a six-speaker surround sound system as opposed to the iPad Air’s quad sound setup.

Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

As mentioned earlier, it’s powered by Xiaomi’s first-gen XRING O1 3nm SoC that supports speeds of up to 3.4GHz.

That’s backed by a large 10,610mAh battery as well sa 120W HyperCharge support — a rarity among tablets these days.

This tablet also has a 50MP f/1.8 rear shooter and 32MP f/2.2 front camera mainly for video calls, web conferences, or just plain ol’ selfies.

Xiaomi also made its own version of Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the Pad 7S Pro with a floating and adjustable stand, plus a glass touchpad.

Lastly, this second XRING-powered tablet runs HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15 that’s specialized for multitasking and full-on productivity.

Seamless connectivity with Mac is also supported.

Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro comes in four different color choices; Blue, Black, Purple, and Beige

In China, the base version of the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro costs less than half the price of the M4 iPad Air (CNY 3299 vs 6999).

Pricing and configuration are as follows:

8+256GB = CNY 3299 (US$ 460 / EUR 400 / GBP 340 / SG$ 590 / PhP 26,265 / INR 39,570)
12+256GB = CNY 3599 (US$ 500 / EUR 435 / GBP 370 / SG$ 650 / PhP 28,660 / INR 43,160)
12+512GB = CNY 3899 (US$ 545 / EUR 470 / GBP 400 / SG$ 695 / PhP 31,041 / INR 46,760)
16+512GB = CNY 4099 (US$ 570 / EUR 495 / GBP 420 / SG$ 730 / PhP 32,640 / INR 49,160)
16+1TB = CNY 4499 (US$ 639 / EUR 400 / GBP 460 / SG$ 800 / PhP 35,820 / IN R53,960)

It’s currently available in China starting today. Global availability was never mentioned — much like in any China-based launch event.

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million

Samsung allegedly used her image without her consent.

Published

May 11, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Samsung has an unlikely rival. Dua Lipa is suing the South Korean company for using her image without her permission.

In the marketing world, brand endorsers are part and parcel of how products are pushed to the market. Famous celebrities are often asked to advertise a product for their potential star power. That said, a company needs the endorser’s consent first.

According to a new suit (via Variety), pop star Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for using her image to endorse TVs without her consent. The South Korean brand is reportedly using Lipa’s photo on the packaging of its TVs. Lipa alleges that the photo’s usage implies that she endorses the TV, which she does not.

The complaint also alleges that Lipa asked Samsung to take down the image last year. However, Samsung’s reply was, to her, “dismissive and callous.” The brand has then continued to use the image in its packaging.

To prove her point, the suit includes anecdotes of Samsung customers who bought the TV specifically because the packaging has Lipa’s image on it. To pay for damages, Lipa is asking for US$ 15 million from the global brand for copyright infringement.

Gaming

The Switch 2 is getting more expensive this year

The price increases will start this month.

Published

May 11, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Gone are the days when consoles get cheaper as time goes by. These days, especially because of the RAM crisis, gaming consoles are getting more expensive. Joining this worrying trend, the Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a price hike.

Even upon launch, the Switch 2 was already pricier than its original counterpart. Currently, without the incoming price hikes, the console retails for US$ 449.99. It’s a lot but not completely out of reach.

Last week, Nintendo announced a price hike that might push the console to less than attainable levels. Starting May 25, the Switch 2 will cost JPY 59,980 (up from JPY 49,980) in Japan. The original generation is also getting a hike: JPY 47,980 for the Switch OLED, JPY 43,980 for the base Switch, and JPY 29,980 for the Switch Lite.

Abroad, you can expect price hikes on September 1. The Switch 2 will jump to US$ 499.99, CAN 679.99, or EUR 499.99, depending on where you live. These are the only official hikes announced right now, but Nintendo has confirmed that price revisions will be implemented in other regions, too.

As you might expect, the price increases are due to the ongoing RAM crisis. Though the console is an undeniable hit, the Switch 2 can’t hide behind its popularity against the price shortage dealt by unnecessary data centers. At the very least, users worldwide have time to grab the console in its original pricing before the hikes.

Gaming

Call of Duty drops the PlayStation 4 starting with its next game

Is this the beginning of the end for the PlayStation 4?

Published

May 8, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

When can we declare that a console is officially dead? Is it as soon as the launch of the next generation? Is it when games no longer come out on the console? Recently, Call of Duty has confirmed that the next game will not be available anymore on the PlayStation 4, which presents an important question: Is the PlayStation 4 officially dead?

Call of Duty is one of the most persistent gaming franchises today. The last entry, Black Ops 7, is still available for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Both consoles were launched over twelve years ago. (If that doesn’t make you old, the current generation was launched almost six years ago.)

As such, the franchise is one of the last stalwarts keeping the past generation alive. This week, Call of Duty, via a post on X, confirmed that the next game will not arrive on the PlayStation 4. Presumably, this also means the Xbox One.

Not sure where this one started, but it’s not true. The next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4.

— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) May 4, 2026

Currently, we don’t have details about the upcoming game yet. But a new entry is confirmed to arrive later this year.

With the departure of the Call of Duty franchise, it’s fair to ask what will become of the old generation moving forward. Over the years, developers have started shying away from the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Since the franchise still maintains a steady fan base today, a lot of PlayStation 4 users might be forced to make an upgrade to play the latest entry.