Asus Pad Price Leaks at ₹62,990 in India. Is It Worth It?

Asus is re-entering India’s tablet market on August 6, 2026, with the Asus Pad T3201, a 12.2-inch Android tablet built around a dual-layer OLED display and MediaTek’s Dimensity 8300 processor. It marks the company’s first Android tablet in nearly three years, and it will be available through Flipkart, the ASUS India eShop, Reliance Digital, and ROG Store outlets.

But the Asus Pad’s early pricing has raised questions. A dedicated product page on ASUS India’s website lists a starting price of ₹62,990 (roughly $740), according to Beebom, which spotted the listing. That figure sits well above the ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 range that several Indian tech outlets had been estimating. ASUS has not officially confirmed the final retail price and is expected to make a formal announcement closer to the August 6 launch.

The gap between ₹40,000 estimates and a ₹62,990 listing is not trivial. It shifts the Asus Pad from a mid-range value play into premium territory, where it competes directly with the OnePlus Pad 4 at ₹59,999 and approaches Samsung’s Galaxy Tab pricing.

Asus Pad T3201 confirmed specifications

ASUS first announced the Asus Pad at Computex in early June 2026. A Flipkart microsite and the ASUS India product page have since confirmed the following hardware:

Display: 12.2-inch dual-layer OLED, 2.8K resolution (2800 x 1840), 144Hz refresh rate, 3:2 aspect ratio, 600 nits typical brightness, up to 2,000 nits peak, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, HDR10+ support

Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8300 (MT8792Z), octa-core, up to 3.35 GHz

Memory: 8GB LPDDR5X (16GB variant also listed on ASUS Global spec page)

Storage: 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1, expandable via microSD up to 1TB

Battery: 9,000mAh with 45W fast charging (0 to 50% in 30 minutes, per ASUS)

Software: Android 16 out of the box

Cameras: 13MP rear with autofocus, 5MP front

Audio: Four speakers with Dolby Atmos

Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB 3.0 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4

Build: 6.5mm thick, 523g, magnalium (magnesium-aluminum) chassis with fiberglass back

Accessories: ASUS Pen 2.0 and Bluetooth keyboard support (sold separately); protective folio case included in the box

The dual-layer OLED panel is the standout feature. By stacking two OLED emission layers, ASUS claims improved power efficiency and longer panel life compared to standard single-layer OLEDs. This is the same approach Apple uses in the iPad Pro’s tandem OLED display, though ASUS has not confirmed whether its panel uses identical architecture.

The Dimensity 8300 question

The Dimensity 8300 is a capable upper-mid-range processor, but it is not a flagship chip. MediaTek positions it below the Dimensity 9200 and 9500 series, and it has been on the market since late 2023.

What makes this relevant is pricing. The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro, which launched in India in March 2025, runs the exact same Dimensity 8300 processor with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and starts at ₹27,999. In the US, it has dropped below $280 during sales. Lenovo also bundles a stylus and folio case in the box.

Tablet Display Chipset RAM Launch Price (India) Asus Pad T3201 12.2″ dual-layer OLED, 144Hz Dimensity 8300 8GB LPDDR5X ~₹62,990 (listing) Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7″ LCD, 144Hz Dimensity 8300 8GB LPDDR5X ₹27,999 OnePlus Pad 4 13.2″ LCD, 144Hz, 3.4K Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 8GB ₹59,999

The Asus Pad’s premium over the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro amounts to roughly ₹35,000 for the same processor. That difference buys you a dual-layer OLED panel (versus Lenovo’s LCD), a lighter and thinner chassis, and Android 16 instead of Android 14. Whether the OLED display alone justifies that gap depends on how you use a tablet. For media consumption and extended reading, the panel quality is a legitimate upgrade. For productivity or general use, the performance difference between the two devices is negligible since both run identical silicon.

The OnePlus Pad 4, meanwhile, costs ₹3,000 less than the Asus Pad but ships with a significantly faster Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a larger 13.2-inch display, a bigger 13,380mAh battery, and 80W fast charging. Its main disadvantage is an LCD panel instead of OLED, though at 3.4K resolution with 144Hz, it still delivers a competitive visual experience. OnePlus also guarantees four years of OS updates and five years of security patches for the Pad 4.

The update policy gap nobody is talking about

ASUS has confirmed the Asus Pad’s display specifications down to the nit rating. It has detailed the processor, the battery capacity, and the charging speed. But it has stayed silent on a specification that arguably determines how long a premium tablet remains usable: software update support.

TelecomTalk noted that ASUS has not confirmed the update policy for the T3201. This matters because ASUS’s track record on mobile devices is one of the weakest among major Android manufacturers. According to Android Authority’s update policy tracker, ASUS has historically offered only two major Android OS upgrades and two to four years of security patches for its phones and tablets. By comparison, Samsung currently guarantees seven years of OS and security updates on its flagship tablets, and OnePlus promises four years of OS updates with five years of security patches.

For a tablet priced at nearly ₹63,000, the absence of a clear update commitment is a real concern. If ASUS defaults to its historical two-year OS update track, the Asus Pad would stop receiving major Android versions by 2028, while competitors at the same price point would continue to be supported through 2030 or later.

Comments on GSMArena’s Asus Pad listing reflect this anxiety. Users have already asked directly about the update commitment, with one noting the irony of ASUS returning to the tablet market without addressing the same software support shortcomings that contributed to the ZenPad line’s decline.

Where the Asus Pad fits in 2026

The Asus Pad’s value proposition comes down to its display. At ₹62,990, it would be among the most affordable dual-layer OLED tablets available in India. The only OLED tablets currently sold in the country come from Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S series and Apple’s iPad Pro lineup, both of which start significantly higher. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab S12+ is expected to launch around September 2026 with a starting price above ₹90,000, making the Asus Pad roughly 30% cheaper for an OLED experience.

ASUS is positioning the device as a media-consumption slate rather than a productivity workhorse. The GlideX software suite enables cross-device workflows between the tablet and PCs, supporting screen sharing and file transfers across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Combined with Android 16’s split-screen improvements and Google’s Circle to Search integration, the Asus Pad T3201 has the software toolkit for light multitasking. But without the raw processing headroom of Snapdragon 8 Elite devices or the sustained software support of Samsung tablets, its long-term appeal depends heavily on how buyers weigh display quality against everything else.

The Asus Pad also enters an increasingly crowded Android tablet field. Beyond the OnePlus Pad 4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab series, the RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro is launching globally with a 185Hz OLED display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 at an expected $499. Moto’s Pad 70 Pro, Xiaomi’s Pad 8, and Lenovo’s refreshed Idea Tab Pro lineup all sit below ₹45,000 with competitive specifications. ASUS needs the dual-layer OLED to do heavy lifting in a market where performance-per-rupee is the deciding factor for most buyers.

What happens next

ASUS has not confirmed the Asus Pad T3201’s final retail price. The ₹62,990 figure comes from a product page listing, and actual launch pricing may differ, especially if ASUS offers introductory bank discounts or bundle deals on Flipkart. The August 6 launch at 12 PM IST will also clarify whether both the 128GB and 256GB storage variants are available from day one and whether the 16GB RAM configuration listed on the ASUS Global spec page will make it to India.

Until ASUS announces its software update policy for the Asus Pad, the biggest variable affecting this tablet’s long-term value remains unresolved. A two-year commitment would undercut the device’s premium positioning. Matching Samsung’s seven-year standard would be unprecedented for ASUS but would go a long way toward justifying the price.

FAQs

What is the Asus Pad T3201 price in India?

A product listing on the ASUS India website shows a starting price of ₹62,990 for the Asus Pad T3201. ASUS has not officially confirmed this figure, and the final launch price may differ when the tablet goes on sale on August 6, 2026.

When does the Asus Pad launch in India?

The Asus Pad T3201 launches in India on August 6, 2026, at 12 PM IST. It will be available through Flipkart, the ASUS eShop, Reliance Digital, and ROG Store outlets.

What chipset does the Asus Pad T3201 use?

The Asus Pad T3201 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300, an octa-core processor clocked up to 3.35 GHz. It is the same chip found in the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro, which launches at less than half the price.

How does the Asus Pad compare to the OnePlus Pad 4?

The OnePlus Pad 4 offers a faster Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a larger 13.2-inch display, a bigger 13,380mAh battery, and confirmed four-year OS update support at ₹59,999. The Asus Pad counters with a dual-layer OLED panel and thinner 6.5mm chassis, but uses a less powerful chipset and has not disclosed its update policy.