After months of speculation and teasers, OnePlus has finally announced the global launch date for its highly anticipated flagship tablet, the OnePlus Pad 3. Slated to debut on July 10, 2023, the device promises to shake up the premium Android tablet market with its cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, sleek design, and competitive pricing.
Power Meets Precision: Snapdragon 8 Elite Takes Center Stage
At the heart of the OnePlus Pad 3 lies Qualcomm’s latest powerhouse: the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Built on a 4nm architecture, the chipset boasts a 30% performance boost over its predecessor, making the Pad 3 a multitasking and gaming beast. Coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage, OnePlus claims the tablet can effortlessly handle everything from 4K video editing to high-fidelity mobile gaming.
“The OnePlus Pad 3 redefines what a premium Android tablet can achieve,” said Kinder Liu, OnePlus COO, in a press statement. “With the Snapdragon 8 Elite, we’re delivering desktop-level performance in a portable form factor.”
Display and Design: Bigger, Brighter, Smoother
The Pad 3 features an 11.6-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. OnePlus has also slimmed down the bezels by 15% compared to the Pad 2, offering a more immersive viewing experience. The aluminum unibody design, weighing just 552g, retains the brand’s signature sleek aesthetic, available in Emerald Fog and Stellar Black.
Early Reviews Praise Performance and Versatility
A recent hands-on review by GSMGoTech highlighted the Pad 3’s “blistering speed” and “buttery-smooth display,” calling it a “strong contender against the iPad Pro.” The review also praised the tablet’s revamped stylus support, with latency reduced to 2ms, making it ideal for artists and note-takers.
Software: OxygenOS 14 Optimized for Tablets
The Pad 3 ships with OxygenOS 14, featuring tablet-specific enhancements like split-screen multitasking, app continuity between OnePlus phones and tablets, and a new taskbar inspired by desktop OS layouts. OnePlus has also committed to four years of Android updates and five years of security patches, a first for the brand’s tablet lineup.
Battery Life and Charging
A 9,500mAh battery keeps the lights on, supporting 67W SuperVOOC charging—enough to go from 0% to 100% in 75 minutes. OnePlus claims up to 14 hours of video playback, with low-power modes extending standby time significantly.
Global Availability and Pricing
The OnePlus Pad 3 will be available globally starting July 10, with pre-orders opening June 20. The base model (8GB+128GB) starts at 699. Customers can purchase the tablet directly from OnePlus’ website or via Amazon, which is offering early-bird discounts on accessories like the OnePlus Stylo 2 and Magnetic Keyboard.
Social Media Buzz Builds Momentum
OnePlus Europe took to X earlier this week to share a cinematic teaser of the Pad 3, racking up over 50,000 views in under 24 hours. Fans in the replies praised the tablet’s specs-to-price ratio, with one user calling it “the iPad killer we’ve been waiting for.”
The Road Ahead
With the Pad 3, OnePlus is clearly aiming to carve a larger niche in the productivity-and-entertainment tablet segment. While it faces stiff competition from Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 and Apple’s iPad Pro, its aggressive pricing and flagship specs could make it a breakout hit—especially for users already invested in the OnePlus ecosystem.
Stay tuned for our full review next month!
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