OnePlus Pad Review 2023: Is it the Best Budget Tablet?

Welcome to the OnePlus Pad Review 2023 by Technowize. Here, we are going to shed light on the upcoming smart tablet from the Shenzhen-headquartered company. 

We all know that OnePlus is widely celebrated for its supercool range of smartphones, which can flaunt their top-notch camera setups. In recent times, it has rolled out some really cool smart gadgets, apart from smartphones, which possess an array of over-the-top features. 

Last year, its OnePlus Nord Watch had a disruptive effect on the global smartwatch market, as it ran riot, fetched massive sales and gave a serious run for money to the elites of the business. 

The Shenzhen-based company also started the year 2023, with a bang, as its much-awaited Android flagship OnePlus 11 arrived on the scene amidst much fanfare. And most-recently, it has come up with an unputdownable budget smartphone, in the form of the OnePlus Nord CE 3. 

Now it is trying to capture the huge market of tablets with its first-ever shot, the OnePlus Pad that could well hit the bull’s eye. Let’s go deeper and map all the important insights as tech buffs eagerly wait for it to hit the stores. 

OnePlus Pad Review 2023

For the uninitiated, the international smart tablet market is largely dominated by the Cupertino-based tech giant Apple and Samsung. Apple lures customers with the USP of enjoying an Apple ecosystem that allows one to easily switch from one device to another and resume the work just where they left it. However, Samsung has also joined the club, of late, as its 2023-smash-hit flagship device Galaxy S23 Ultra, also unlocks a similar environment. 

Hence, the market looks quite cluttered and almost impregnable with the top guns holding the fort. In such a scenario, OnePlus has decided to charge a blitzkrieg with its long-awaited OnePlus Pad, which was unveiled only in February, this year. 

It’s very interesting that the device is called the OnePlus Pad and not ‘tab’, unlike most of the competitors in the market. This immediately hammers the name iPad, which remains the elite-most offering in the category. 

Let’s look at the major highlights of the upcoming device before we move on to the detailed specifications, later in our ‘OnePlus Pad Review 2023’. 

• We must highlight in this OnePlus Pad review that the device packs the world’s first 7:5 144Hz ReadFit display.
• It can remain on standby mode for up to one month. 
• Powered by an omnibearing sound field (this is exclusive to OnePlus).
• Bolstered by Mediatek Dimensity 9000.
• Promises seamless efficiency and immersive entertainment with a  comfortable design.
• Thin and lightweight. 
• Can be paired with the OnePlus Stylo.
• Thanks to the CNC aluminum unibody and 2.5D curved glass, it’s smooth and comfortable.
• The squared display evokes a book-like experience. Hence, it’s a great fit for reading. 
• With 2048 levels of intelligent brightness control, the display is soothing to the eyes. 
• Comes with 10-bit true color. 
• Boasts of both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.
• Looks great for multitasking.
• Superfast with adaptive cooling techniques.
• Great power; good to go for an eventful day.
• Can be coupled with the OnePlus Magnetic Keyboard for smooth writing.

Now, let’s have a quick look at the salient features of the device in great detail. 

OnePlus Pad Specifications 

Key Features

7:5 144 Hz Display

Up to 12GB RAM

Data Sharing to 5G

1-Month Standby Life

Dimensions

Height: 25.80 cm

Width: 18.94 cm

Thickness: 0.65 cm

Weight: 552g

Display

Size: 29.49 centimeters (11.61 inches) (measured diagonally from corner to corner)

Type: LCD

Screen-to-body Ratio: 88.14%

Resolution: 2800 x 2000 pixels

Refresh Rate: 30/60/90/120/144 Hz

Touch Sampling Rate: 120 Hz/144 Hz

PPI: 296

Contrast: 1400:1

Brightness: 500 nits (Typical)

Delta E: <2

Performance

RAM: 8GB/12GB LPDDR5

Storage: 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1

Operating System: OxygenOS 13.1

CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 9000

GPU: ARM G710 MC10

Battery: 9510 mAh/36.99Wh (Typical)

67W SUPERVOOC

Camera

Rear Camera

Megapixels: 13

Video: 720p 30 fps, 1080p 30 fps, 4K 30 fps

Support Video Zooming: Yes

Support EIS Stabilization: Yes

Front Camera

Megapixels: 8

Video: 720p 30 fps, 1080p 30 fps

Support Video Zooming: No

Support EIS Stabilization: Yes

Connectivity

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n/ & WLAN 2.4G/WLAN 5.1G/WLAN 5.8G

Bluetooth: Bluetooth V5.3, BLE, supports TWS devices & SBC, AAC, aptx, aptX HD, LDAC

Ports: USB Type-C

Audio Device Ports: Type-C

Unlocking Method: Face unlock

Sensors: Geomagnetic sensor, Light sensor, Acceleration sensor, Gravity sensor, Gyroscope, Color temperature sensor, Hall sensor

We must conclude in our OnePlus Pad review that it’s a great tablet, which can be grabbed without paying a hefty price. Considering all aspects, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that it’s probably the best budget tablet you can have at the moment. Here are some key points about the device, which should be noted.

OnePlus Tablet Release Date: This gem of a budget tablet is releasing on April 25, 2023. 

Where to Buy OnePlus Pad: You can grab it directly from OnePlus’ official website or from Amazon. 

OnePlus Pad Availability: It’s releasing in India, followed by subsequent release in Asia, Europe and the US. 

OnePlus Pad Cost: Though we await the official confirmation, going by the reports and rumors, it’s likely to cost somewhere close to $490.  

OnePlus Pad Pre-Order: If you go for a pre-order then you will get the chance to enjoy a Google One 6-month 100GB Cloud Storage benefit. 

We will be closely watching the progress of the OnePlus Pad and will get back to you with exclusive updates in the near future.