Tablets with proper OLED screens have almost always meant a five figure jump into premium territory in India. ASUS just changed that math. The ASUS Pad T3201 is officially available for purchase starting today, and its starting price of INR 45,990 places a genuinely high end display technology inside a segment usually reserved for LCD panels.
Units are live and ready to ship through Flipkart, the ASUS eShop, ASUS and ROG stores, Reliance Digital, and authorised ASUS retail partners across the country.
What Makes the Display Worth Talking About
The headline spec is a 12.2-inch 2.8K dual-layer OLED panel. A quick explainer for anyone unfamiliar with the term: dual-layer OLED (sometimes called tandem OLED) stacks two separate light emitting layers instead of one. This lets the screen push out significantly higher brightness and last longer without the risk of burn-in, which has traditionally been OLED’s biggest weakness on larger displays.
On paper, that translates to a 144Hz refresh rate, typical brightness of 600 nits, and peak brightness that touches 2,000 nits. For context, most tablets in this price bracket cap out closer to 500 to 600 nits peak. The panel also covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, a wide colour standard originally built for digital cinema, which means video and photo editing on this tablet should look closer to what you would see on professional reference monitors.
ASUS has also built in TUV Rheinland certification for low blue light and flicker-free performance, useful if you plan on using the tablet for long reading or study sessions.
Design and Everyday Usability
At just 6.5mm thick and weighing 523 grams, the ASUS Pad is thinner than most tablets currently sold in India, iPads included. The build uses a fiberglass rear panel rather than the more common aluminium or plastic, which ASUS says helps keep the weight down without compromising rigidity.
A protective folio case ships in the box, and it is not just a flap of fabric. The case folds into four different viewing angles, which covers most common use cases from propping the tablet up for a video call to angling it for handwriting with a stylus.
Battery life comes from a 9,000mAh cell, paired with a bundled 45W charger that ASUS claims can take the tablet from empty to 50% in around 30 minutes. Actual results will vary depending on how you use the tablet day to day, but the numbers are competitive for this segment.
Performance and Software
Under the hood sits the MediaTek Dimensity 8300, an octa-core chip clocked up to 3.35GHz, paired with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM. LPDDR5X is a newer, more power efficient memory standard than the LPDDR4X still common in budget tablets, and it should show up as smoother app switching and less lag when juggling multiple windows.
Storage comes in two flavours, 128GB and 256GB, both using the faster UFS 3.1 standard, with a microSD slot that supports expansion up to 1TB if you shoot a lot of video or keep a large offline media library.
The tablet ships with Android 16 out of the box and includes ASUS Pen 2.0 support along with GlideX, a tool that lets you share files and mirror screens between the tablet and a Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS device over USB or Wi-Fi. Connectivity is handled by Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, and there is a single USB Type-C port that also supports DisplayPort output and 45W power delivery.
Price and Where to Buy
| Variant | Price | Available At |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB + 128GB | INR 45,990 | Flipkart, ASUS eShop, ASUS and ROG Stores, Reliance Digital, authorised ASUS retail partners |
| 8GB + 256GB | INR 49,990 | Flipkart, ASUS eShop, ASUS and ROG Stores, Reliance Digital, authorised ASUS retail partners |
ASUS Easy Pay is also on offer, with No Cost EMI options that bring the monthly outgo down to roughly Rs 3,833 for the base variant over 12 months.
You can check live pricing and availability here:
Check ASUS Pad 8GB/128GB on Flipkart
Check ASUS Pad 8GB/256GB on Flipkart
Full Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 12.2-inch 2.8K (2800×1840) dual-layer OLED, 3:2 aspect ratio, 144Hz refresh rate, 92% screen to body ratio |
| Brightness | 600 nits typical, 2,000 nits peak, 100% DCI-P3, TUV Rheinland Low Flicker and Low Blue Light certified |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8300, octa-core, up to 3.35GHz |
| Memory and Storage | 8GB LPDDR5X plus 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | microSD up to 1TB |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Audio | 4 speakers with Dolby Atmos 360 degree sound |
| Cameras | 13MP rear, 5MP front with face unlock |
| Ports | 1x USB 3.0 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and PD 3.0 support |
| Build | Fiberglass rear panel |
| Dimensions and Weight | 271.1 x 182.4 x 6.5mm, 523g |
| Operating System | Android 16 |
| Charging | 45W Type-C adapter, roughly 50% in 30 minutes |
| Battery | 9,000mAh lithium polymer |
| In the Box | Protective folio case with four viewing modes |
Accessories Worth Considering
If you are picking one up, a few accessories can round out the experience. Since the tablet ships with a folio case, most buyers will only need a stylus and a screen protector to start.
| Accessory | Why You Might Need It | Where to Check |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Pen 2.0 | Sold separately, needed for note taking and sketching | Search on Flipkart |
| Tempered glass screen protector, 12.2 inch | Adds scratch protection on top of the OLED panel | Search on Amazon |
| USB-C fast charging cable, 65W rated | Backup cable for travel or a second charging point | Search on Amazon |
Should Fit Well If You Fall Into This Bracket
Anyone who has wanted an OLED tablet without paying iPad Pro or Galaxy Tab S series money now has a legitimate option. Students who need a bright, colour accurate screen for design coursework, and anyone who spends hours streaming or gaming on a tablet, are the most obvious fits given the panel quality and battery capacity on offer here.
