Oppo has quietly reintroduced the Pad Air 5 in China with a fresh Starry White finish, months after the original launch.
The new color option comes with a notable price increase across all configurations.
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The Starry White Edition starts at 2,099 yuan (~$309) for the 8GB + 128GB model, while the top-tier 12GB + 256GB Soft Light version is priced at 2,999 yuan (~$442).
In comparison, the standard Pad Air 5 launched at 1,899 yuan (~$280) for the same entry-level storage.
Same Hardware, Higher Cost
Apart from the color, the tablet retains the same specifications as the original.
It features a 12.1-inch LCD display with 2.8K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
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The panel also carries German TÜV Rheinland anti-reflection certification for better outdoor visibility.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra chipset, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
A 10,050mAh battery with 33W fast charging keeps the tablet running.
The Pad Air 5 includes AI features such as one-click PPT generation, note summarization, and cross-app content collection.
It also offers real-time handwriting optimization during note-taking.
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The SIM-enabled variant supports standalone 5G connectivity.
Oppo also highlights ecosystem features that let the tablet automatically share a nearby Oppo phone's 5G connection without manually enabling hotspot mode.
Design-wise, the tablet measures 6.83mm thick and weighs under 600 grams.
Other features include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, an 8-megapixel front and rear camera setup, keyboard and stylus support, and ColorOS 16 out of the box.
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The Starry White Edition will go on sale in China on May 29 through Oppo's official channels.
