The Pros and Cons of the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro

This year, Motorola has been quite active in releasing new and interesting devices. Not only smartphones, but they’ve also entered the tablet market with the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro.

Looking at Motorola’s recent launches, the brand seems to move fast and always tries to deliver the best in its class. So, does this tablet live up to that standard? Let’s take a closer look at some of the main pros and cons of the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro.

Pros of Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro

The Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro is a mid-range tablet priced around USD 400. Here are some of its key points:

1. Dual-Tone Design with Aluminum Build

Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro comes with a simple yet elegant design. The rear camera module is rectangular with two circular lenses inside. There’s also a diagonal line pattern that gives a subtle accent in a darker shade than the rest of the body.

The back is clean, with only the Motorola logo in the center. Both the rear panel and frame are made of aluminum. The matte finish also makes it smooth to the touch and helps prevent fingerprint marks.

The tablet features flat edges and is fairly slim at just 6.9 mm thick, weighing 620 grams. It’s available in one color option, Bronze Green.

In terms of durability, the Moto Pad 60 Pro has an IP52 rating, which means it’s resistant to light splashes of water. Water-resistant tablets are still quite rare, even today, except for those from Samsung.

2. 10,200 mAh Battery Capacity

As a mid-range tablet, the battery capacity is not small. The Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro comes with a 10,200 mAh battery that is quite durable. According to claims, this tablet can last up to 10 hours for regular use such as browsing, streaming, or playing games.

For charging, the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro uses 45W fast charging. The speed is not the best in its class. According to Z2 Tech in its video, the tablet takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery.

I don't think the long charging time is a big problem because the battery life is already very good. You can charge it at night while sleeping. The presence of a charger in the box may also please many users.

In addition, the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro has a reverse charging feature. This feature allows the tablet to charge other devices such as smartphones, TWS, smartwatches, or other gadgets.

3. Large and Smooth Screen with 3K Resolution

The Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro has a fairly large 12.7-inch screen for a tablet. The screen size gives a satisfying experience when used. It also has a high 3K resolution or 2944 x 1840 pixels with an IPS LCD panel. Activities such as watching, editing, drawing, or playing games feel very fun.

The bezel around the screen feels just right, not too thick or too thin. The grip also feels comfortable and doesn't disturb when watching. For screen brightness, the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro can reach 400 nits (peak). This number is normal and a bit lacking for outdoor use under bright sunlight.

For indoor use, the tablet feels comfortable. There are three TUV Rheinland certifications included, Low Blue Light (hardware), Flicker Free, and Reflection Free. The eyes feel comfortable and don't get tired easily even after long use.

As a mid-range device, this tablet has a very smooth screen movement with its 144 Hz refresh rate. This level is usually found on tablets made for gaming. The animation looks smooth and the frame rate in games can reach quite high levels.

4. JBL and Dolby Atmos-Based Quad Speakers

The speakers are one of the parts that have received praise from several reviewers. The reason is that the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro uses four speaker holes divided into two on each side. This makes the sound fill the room more evenly.

Not only that, the speaker system used by the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro is also very capable. It uses JBL audio technology based on Dolby Atmos. The sound is not only loud but also spacious and quite immersive to listen to.

5. Moto Pen Pro Accessory Included in the Box

Having a stylus for a tablet is a plus point that makes it more flexible to use. This seems to be Motorola’s focus for its first tablet. The Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro comes with a Moto Pen Pro accessory that is already included in the box.

The quality of the Moto Pen Pro is also quite good for a mid-range tablet stylus. It has a pressure level of 409 that's easier and more responsive to use. This is very useful for users who use it for drawing or graphic design.

In addition, the Moto Pen Pro also has good battery endurance. According to Motorola’s claims, it can last up to 35 hours of continuous use, giving enough time for users to explore their creativity.

6. Using USB Type-C 3.2 and Smart Connect

For connectivity, the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro already uses USB Type-C 3.2. This makes it able to display content on a larger monitor using only a regular cable. It also makes multitasking more practical.

In addition, multitasking can run more smoothly with the Smart Connect feature. This feature can connect smartphones seamlessly with the tablet. There are several features that can be used, such as control, stream, and transfer.

The control feature is useful for operating the smartphone directly through the tablet. That way, you don’t need to switch between devices. The stream feature is useful for viewing content, and the transfer feature helps send or receive files easily and quickly.

7. Relying on Dimensity 8300 Performance

As a mid-range tablet, the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro offers quite strong performance. Its chipset uses the Dimensity 8300, which is quite powerful. In fact, this chipset is also used by some upper mid-range smartphones that have high performance such as Xiaomi 14T or POCO X6 Pro 5G.

In its architecture, the Dimensity 8300 Ultra is built on 4 nm fabrication with eight CPU cores. It consists of one Cortex A715 core (3.35 GHz) as the main performance core, three Cortex A715 cores (3.20 GHz) for performance, and four Cortex A510 cores (2.20 GHz) for power efficiency.

The Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro uses a Mali G615-MC6 GPU. Its ability to handle graphics is much better, especially when used for gaming or editing.

To make it more optimal, this pad comes with spacious memory. There is only one variant available, 8 GB LPDDR5x RAM with 256 GB UFS 4.0 internal storage. Interestingly, there is still a microSD slot to expand the storage up to 1 TB.

In performance tests, according to Z2 Tech, the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro can play Call of Duty on High graphics with an average of 60 FPS. The cooling system also works well because the temperature stays stable during gameplay, with no overheating issues.

8. Up to 2 OS Upgrade Guarantee

Even as a mid-range tablet, Motorola still provides an OS upgrade guarantee for its products. The Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro, for example, comes with a guarantee of up to 2 OS upgrades.

At release, the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro still uses Android 14, not Android 15. This means the tablet can stay updated until at least Android 16 in 2026, assuming Android versions continue to roll out annually.

In addition, the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro will receive security patch updates for up to 4 years. With these guarantees, the tablet is still reliable for long-term use, although not as extensive as what Samsung tablets offer.

Cons of Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro

Despite its attractive advantages, there are a few things you should still consider. Here are some of the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro's drawbacks.

1. Does Not Support Mobile Networks

The Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro still doesn't support mobile networks. There is no SIM card slot available for this tablet. It only relies on a WiFi network to access the internet. Motorola also does not provide a cellular version of this tablet in the Indonesian or global market.

If you plan to use this tablet on the go, make sure you have another device with an internet connection to use. This could be a WiFi modem or a smartphone using the tethering feature.

In other words, the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro is more suitable for home use where WiFi is available. The WiFi technology it uses is already good, which is WiFi 6e. The latency is quite low for heavy usage.

2. Average Camera Quality

One of the drawbacks of the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro is its camera performance, which is quite average. However, this is understandable since tablets are not designed mainly for high-quality photo or video results.

Even so, the photos from this tablet are still fine in good lighting conditions. Unfortunately, the dynamic range is limited, and the sharpness of the images drops quite a lot when used indoors or in low-light environments.

Instead of focusing on improving the photo quality, it would have been better if the manufacturer enhanced the video capability, especially for the front camera. The front camera is usually used more often for video calls with friends or work meetings.

Conclusion

As its first tablet, the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro is definitely a good step forward. Its performance is strong in several areas. For example, powerful gaming performance, large memory capacity, and long-lasting battery life.

The display also delivers great visuals with rich colors and smooth motion. It is supported by immersive audio from JBL and Dolby Atmos. This tablet also uses USB Type-C 3.2 to make the screen output easy and practical.

Even so, the Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro still has some downsides. The camera is quite average, it does not support mobile networks, and the software updates are limited even though there is an upgrade guarantee. If these things are not a problem, Motorola’s first tablet is still a good option.