Technology

The Pad 3 is a powerhouse, featuring Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, touted as one of the fastest mobile processors currently available . Buyers can choose between 12GB RAM with 256GB storage or 16GB RAM with 512GB storage configurations .

Design-wise, the tablet boasts a slim metal unibody chassis just 5.97 mm thick, weighing around 675 g . It is available in two color options—Storm Blue and Frosted Silver—with the latter possibly exclusive to India .

At its core lies a vivid 13.2-inch LCD LTPS display with a 3.4K resolution, 144 Hz adaptive refresh rate, and up to 600 nits peak brightness, paired with TÜV Rheinland Eye Care 4.0 certification for comfortable viewing.  Its 7:5 aspect ratio is productivity-friendly and ideal for multitasking .

Powering the Pad 3 is a massive 12,140 mAh battery—the largest in a OnePlus device—that promises up to 15+ hours of video playback, 6 hours of heavy gaming, and over 70 days of standby . Fast charging is supported via 80W SuperVOOC (or possibly 67W in some markets), filling the battery in roughly 90 minutes .

On the audio front, the Pad 3 features an immersive eight-speaker setup with intelligent channel switching for enhanced sound quality .

Running on OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, the tablet supports a suite of AI-enhanced tools like AI Writer, AI Summarize, AI Speak, and Google’s Gemini and Circle to Search, built to boost productivity . Multitasking is further bolstered by features like Open Canvas, allowing multiple app screens to run simultaneously .

Accessories such as the Smart Keyboard and Stylo 2 pen are available separately, though promotional bundles may offer savings .

Despite its premium hardware, the OnePlus Pad 3 is priced aggressively—starting around $699 (~₹55-60K)—making it a compelling alternative to pricier rivals like the iPad Pro . Reviewers consistently praise its balance of top-tier performance, display quality, and battery life, with publications dubbing it the best value Android tablet of 2025 .

The OnePlus Pad 3 emerges as a powerful, productivity-focused tablet that melds flagship specs with competitive pricing. With its impending Indian launch, it’s poised to shake up the premium tablet segment.