On May 26, Xiaomi turned its newest compact Poco tablet into a real retail product outside China — but only in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand for now.
The Poco Pad C1 ships with HyperOS 3, a 9.7-inch 120 Hz IPS display, and up to 6 GB of RAM, making it the smaller alternative to Xiaomi’s 12.1-inch Poco Pad M1, according to Notebookcheck. The launch matters because Xiaomi is not just listing the device globally anymore. It has started selling it in multiple international markets ahead of a broader Xiaomi event scheduled for May 28.
May 26: Poco Pad C1 starts selling in three markets, not everywhere yet
Xiaomi had listed the Poco Pad C1 on its global website earlier this month. The shift now is availability: buyers in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand can purchase the tablet, while Notebookcheck reports it is not yet listed on Xiaomi’s other regional websites.
That distinction matters. “International” here does not mean a full global rollout. It means Xiaomi has moved the tablet beyond China and into select overseas markets, with wider availability still unconfirmed.
The hardware is straightforward budget-tablet territory, but the size is the hook. The Poco Pad C1 uses a 9.7-inch display, smaller than the Poco Pad M1, which Notebookcheck frames as Xiaomi’s latest 12.1-inch Poco-branded tablet.
Key confirmed specs include:
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
- Battery: 7,600 mAh
- Display: 120 Hz IPS, 2,048 x 1,280 pixels
- Brightness: 500 nits typical, 600 nits outdoors
- Memory: LPDDR4X RAM
- Storage: UFS 2.2 flash storage
- Port: 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Software: HyperOS 3
The tablet comes in two configurations and two finishes:
| Poco Pad C1 configuration | Malaysia | Singapore | Thailand | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage | MYR 549 | SGD 179 | THB 4,899 | ~$150 |
| 6 GB RAM / 128 GB storage | MYR 629 | SGD 199 | THB 5,899 | ~$180 |
Both versions are available in Blue and Grey.
A 9.7-inch Poco tablet gives Xiaomi a smaller counterweight to the Pad M1
The 9.7-inch panel is the defining choice. It puts the Poco Pad C1 below larger Android tablets in footprint, while still keeping a high-refresh-rate display and a battery size that looks substantial for a compact device.
For buyers, the practical tradeoff is clear. A smaller tablet is easier to carry, easier to hold for reading or video, and less awkward for travel than a 12-inch-class device. Xiaomi is not positioning this as a flagship productivity tablet in the supplied materials. The confirmed parts list points instead to streaming, browsing, reading and light app use.
The Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 also reinforces that read. Xiaomi is pairing a modest mobile chipset with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, not premium tablet silicon. The upper configuration, with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, will likely be the more practical version for users who keep multiple apps, downloads and media files on-device.
MLXIO readers tracking adjacent hardware launches can compare this with our separate coverage of the 8.8-Inch OLED Leak Throws OnePlus Into Mini Tablet Fight and Xiaomi’s broader device pipeline in Unnamed Xiaomi Smart Band Hits Global Filings Early. The common thread is not identical product strategy; it is that compact consumer hardware is still getting fresh SKUs rather than being left to phones and full-size tablets.
The 3.5 mm headphone jack is another practical inclusion. In a low-cost tablet, that port still matters for schools, travel, shared devices and wired audio setups where Bluetooth is not the default answer.
May 28 is the next decision point for wider Poco Pad C1 availability
The next marker is Xiaomi’s May 28 global launch event. Xiaomi’s global website lists the event for Vienna at 14:00 GMT+2, and Notebookcheck says it would expect the Poco Pad C1 to go on sale elsewhere after that event.
That is an expectation, not a confirmed market list. Xiaomi has not yet provided country-by-country availability beyond Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand in the supplied source material.
For now, the unanswered questions are concrete:
- Regional rollout: Which additional Xiaomi websites will list the tablet after May 28?
- Retail channels: Whether availability expands through Xiaomi stores, third-party retailers, or both.
- Configuration spread: Whether all markets get both 4 GB / 64 GB and 6 GB / 128 GB models.
- Software support: How long Xiaomi plans to support HyperOS 3 on this hardware.
- Real-world performance: How the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 and lower-memory configuration handle multitasking.
The pricing already gives Xiaomi a clear opening in the markets where the tablet is live. At ~$150 for the base model and ~$180 for the higher configuration, the Poco Pad C1 is priced as an accessible secondary screen rather than a laptop replacement.
The watch item now is whether Xiaomi treats this as a narrow Southeast Asian launch or uses May 28 to turn the Poco Pad C1 into a broader international budget tablet play. Until those listings appear, the device is real, priced, and shipping — but not yet broadly global.
Key Takeaways
- Xiaomi has started selling the Poco Pad C1 outside China, but only in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand for now.
- The 9.7-inch size gives Poco a more compact alternative to its 12.1-inch Poco Pad M1.
- HyperOS 3 and budget-tablet specs position the device for affordable Android tablet buyers in select markets.
