OnePlus Launches New Flagship Android Tablet, 'OnePlus Pad 3'

Summary

• OnePlus has launched its latest flagship tablet – the ‘OnePlus Pad 3’
• Just six millimeters thin, it’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile chipset
• It features a huge 12,140 mAh battery that provides 17 hours of constant video playback and 70 hours of standby time

OnePlus is shaking up the Android tablet market with its latest release, the OnePlus Pad 3, a highly capable device with a large, bright display and specs that – on paper – should please the most demanding users.

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform – a beast of a chipset that rival’s Apple’s latest silicon for performance – the new OnePlus Pad 3 features a large 13.2-inch display, crystal clear 3.4K resolution and an unusual 7:5 aspect ratio. It also has 12-bit colour depth and high pixel density of 315 PPI, making it suitable for both productivity work as well as media playback, and its uncommon aspect ratio provides an nice alternative to the 16:10 displays you’ll find on Samsung’s flagship tablets – arguably the only other Android tablets of this size and spec that can compete with the new OnePlus models.

When it comes to memory, the brand is offering it latest device in two options with the choice of a 12GB RAM / 256GB model, or a slightly the more improved 16GB RAM / 512GB version – with both configurations able to make the most of the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s power. The OnePlus Pad 3 has been designed to handle CPU and GPU heavy usage – from running “triple A” games to multiple productivity apps simultaneously – and includes a powerful cooling system that with vapor chambers made from a graphene composite material, helping to keep the device running for longer periods with ease. Additionally, the tablet has a huge 12,140 mAh battery – larger than both Samsung and Apple’s flagship tablets – that it says can last for up to 17 hours with constant video playback. The battery is so large that OnePlus claims the OnePlus Pad 3 can “stay on standby for 70 days” as well as “hold its charge for more than two full years if switched off.”

Alongside its new tablet, OnePlus has launched various accessories. These include an updated OnePlus Pad keyboard that is larger than its predecessor and includes several new keys, including – you guessed it – a dedicated AI button. The OnePlus Pad 3 keyboard connects magnetically and can be tilted between 110º and 165º angles, allowing users to work comfortably in any situation. The brand has also released a new stylus, the OnePlus Stylo 2, which is says “recognises every single one of its 16,000 different levels of pressure” and comes with various different gestures. Additionally, OnePlus has launched a new, lightweight tri-folding folio case that offers several viewing angles and features a magnetic buckle that the OnePlus Stylo 2 can be attached to.

Finally, the new tri-folding design of the OnePlus Pad 3 folio case means it’s as stable as a mountain at any angle. Fold the case up into a traditional triangle for a super steady 20 degree angle, perfect for drawing, writing or taking notes. Move to the new triangular folded design and OnePlus Pad 3 adopts a 44 degree angle, allowing for inclined viewing when looked at head on. And for even higher angles, fold the case into its Y shape for 60 and 72 degree viewing angles for even clearer reading. Whichever angle users pick, they’re guaranteed easy use and easy access. And when they’re done, just close the case and OnePlus Pad 3 will automatically switch off. Finally, the new magnetic buckle also means the case protects OnePlus Stylo 2, helping to avoid any awkward moments rooting around in a bag.

Celina Shi of OnePlus said the company’s latest tablet combines “blazing fast hardware, a vibrant display [and] ultra-portability,” adding boldly that OnePlus Pad 3 “redefines the Android tablet industry.”

The OnePlus Pad 3 is available worldwide now via OnePlus with prices starting at £529 GBP / $699 USD.