{"id":12405,"date":"2026-04-07T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/motorola-and-t-mobile-are-bringing-a-new-5g-tablet-to-the-us-and-it-looks-like-its-going-to-be-easy-on-my-wallet\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T09:22:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T16:22:07","slug":"motorola-and-t-mobile-are-bringing-a-new-5g-tablet-to-the-us-and-it-looks-like-its-going-to-be-easy-on-my-wallet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/motorola-and-t-mobile-are-bringing-a-new-5g-tablet-to-the-us-and-it-looks-like-its-going-to-be-easy-on-my-wallet\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorola and T-Mobile are bringing a new 5G tablet to the US, and it looks like it&#8217;s going to be easy on my wallet."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 id=\"what-you-need-to-know-3\">What you need to know<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"elk-455d1fa6-0b13-4c14-8759-8862337bb5ed\">\n<li>Motorola introduced the new Moto Pad 2026 with an 11-inch display and a 7,020mAh battery.<\/li>\n<li>Moto Pad 2026 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage.<\/li>\n<li>The tablet will only be available at T-Mobile and Metro via T-Mobile with 5G connectivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr id=\"elk-22c7a5e0-5d51-4d5a-940c-325c01e98967\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-c7aefae6-dbdc-4d52-a352-6fa190dc49b6\">I can&#8217;t remember the last time Motorola released a tablet in the United States, which is why the launch of the Moto Pad 2026 is a welcome surprise. Launched alongside the Moto G Stylus 2026, this new tablet has the same color scheme and should be easy on the wallet.<\/p>\n<p>From the looks of it, the Moto Pad 2026 is actually the Moto Pad 60 Neo, which was launched last year in India. The tablet is powered by the mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 6300, which has powerful phones like the Moto G Power 2026 (and last year&#8217;s model). You shouldn&#8217;t expect flagship-level performance, but it should still be pretty solid when paired with 8GB of RAM.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-8c87d5c6-60cb-4388-a0e1-5d08d31e3a4d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2820px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNqbb855ZVyrV7NZ58YwHk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNqbb855ZVyrV7NZ58YwHk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNqbb855ZVyrV7NZ58YwHk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNqbb855ZVyrV7NZ58YwHk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNqbb855ZVyrV7NZ58YwHk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNqbb855ZVyrV7NZ58YwHk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Photo credit: Motorola)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-33c738a1-1d34-472d-8bb2-84529bacb461\">The tablet has an 11-inch 2.5K LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, which also shows that this device is meant to compete with other cheap Android tablets. Still, you get quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and a design that looks even better than that, thanks to the two-tone PANTONE Bronze Green metal.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">The article continues below <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"inline-block w-2.5 h-2.5 ml-2\" fill=\"currentColor\" preserveaspectratio=\"xMidYMid meet\" viewbox=\"0 0 1000 1000\"><path d=\"M1000 100L500 900 0 100h1000z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold&#10;        \"><\/p>\n<p>            You might like it<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-33c738a1-1d34-472d-8bb2-84529bacb461-1\">On the back, there&#8217;s an 8MP camera, while the 5MP front-facing camera should be enough for taking selfies and video calls. There&#8217;s also 128GB of expandable storage, and the 7,020mAh battery supports 20W charging, which isn&#8217;t too fast. There are pogo pins on one side of the tablet, suggesting that accessories may be in the works, such as being attached to a keyboard, but Motorola is staying mum on the matter for now.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also Smart Connect support, so the tablet can work seamlessly with PCs or Motorola phones, move files, mirror windows\/apps, and more.<\/p>\n<p>And at only 10g, Motorola highlights its compact, lightweight design, which should make it easy to carry. And this might actually be a tablet you might want to take with you, because the Moto Pad 2026 supports 5G connectivity.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-cb03ac94-7eaa-43d6-bcbb-4f4b1d998c02\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3505px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Moto Pad 2026 in a bag\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oRYxpvNFf4fUSjKWqjsjJk.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Photo credit: Motorola)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-90e45b4c-99ae-4c05-869f-1a33f4d36f25\">In the US, the Moto Pad 2026 will be available exclusively on T-Mobile and Metro via T-Mobile, starting April 30. Pricing was not immediately disclosed, but we expect it to be low. We will update this post when the price is announced.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-JkCZNKcaiLzQNd7taJxPKm\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-JkCZNKcaiLzQNd7taJxPKm slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted friend in the Android world<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"android-central-s-take-3\">Android Central&#8217;s take<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0f2c2ad1-9f66-4ae1-ac8e-8bd607e07418\">Motorola&#8217;s family of devices has been feeling empty for a while. Sure, the company has Moto Tag and Moto Watch, but neither of these have contributed much to the ecosystem. Given the recent success of Motorola&#8217;s smartphone line, it&#8217;s good to see the company finally confident enough to expand its lineup in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>That said, I&#8217;m a little disappointed that Motorola went with this model and didn&#8217;t launch a tablet alongside the Moto Pad 60 Pro, which has a faster processor, a bigger battery that charges faster, and a bigger display with a faster refresh rate. That said, going with a cheaper model plays to Motorola&#8217;s strengths and could help it move more devices, especially at a time when RAM prices are increasing.<\/p>\n<p>With any luck, this tablet will be successful enough to prompt Motorola to launch more and better models in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What you need to know Motorola introduced the new Moto Pad 2026 with an 11-inch display and a 7,020mAh battery. Moto Pad 2026 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. The tablet will only be available at T-Mobile and Metro via T-Mobile with 5G connectivity. 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