Acer officially launches 5G tablet with 10,000 mAh battery, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage

Acer has expanded its Iconia tablet lineup in India with the new Iconia Tab 12 5G, following the launch of the Iconia Tab 11 5G, which features a smaller display.

The Iconia Tab 12 5G has a 12.2-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2,400 × 1,600 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 450 nits. It supports 10-point touch input.

In comparison, the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro (currently available on Amazon), which we have reviewed, offers a larger 12.7-inch 3K display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, while the Acer tablet adds cellular connectivity for users who need mobile data on the go. Its metal body measures 8.2 mm thick and weighs 635 g (1.4 lbs).

The tablet uses an octa-core MediaTek 8755 processor clocked at up to 2.4 GHz. It comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and either 128 GB or 256 GB of internal storage. A microSD card slot supports expansion by up to 2 TB.

An 8 MP front camera handles selfies and video calls, while the 13 MP rear camera has autofocus, digital zoom, and flash. The tablet also includes a fingerprint reader, four 1 W PureVoice speakers, Bluetooth 5.3, and dual-band Wi-Fi 5. Its cellular connectivity supports 5G and voice calling.

The tablet has a 10,000 mAh battery, compared with the Iconia Tab 11 5G's 7,400 mAh battery. Both tablets support 18 W charging. Acer claims up to 10 hours of video playback on a single charge for the Iconia Tab 12 5G. It runs Android 16 and supports a stylus. Two of the four configurations also include a keyboard and stylus.

Pricing and availability

Acer has listed four versions of the Iconia Tab 12 5G in India. The 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage model is listed at ₹29,999 (around $315), down from ₹37,999 (around $399). The 256 GB version costs ₹32,999 (around $347), reduced from ₹39,999 (around $420).

The versions with a keyboard and stylus are listed at ₹33,999 (around $357) for 128 GB of storage, down from ₹43,999 (around $462), and ₹36,999 (around $389) for 256 GB, reduced from ₹47,999 (around $504). Acer has not announced a release date or confirmed plans for a global launch.