OnePlus is gearing up to release its next tablet, and it’s promising to be the most powerful Android tablet yet. Here’s what we know so far about the eagerly awaited device, tentatively called the OnePlus Pad 2 or OnePlus Pad Pro.
Release Date
OnePlus has teased the release of the OnePlus Pad Pro on Weibo, with a launch in China set for June 27. This will be OnePlus’s first tablet launch in the Chinese market.
If the new model follows the same pattern as the original OnePlus Pad, which was announced in February 2023 and released globally in May 2023, it might also debut outside China as the OnePlus Pad 2.
Pricing
While official pricing hasn’t been revealed, it’s expected that OnePlus will maintain a competitive price point similar to the original OnePlus Pad, which launched at $499/£449. However, there could be a price increase if OnePlus includes the latest high-end components like the Snapdragon chipset.
Specs and Features
Design & Display
Leaked images suggest the new tablet’s design will be similar to the original OnePlus Pad, featuring the same 11.61-inch LCD panel. While this display supports Dolby Vision and a 144Hz refresh rate, some might hope for an upgrade to an OLED display for better multimedia performance. For now, it looks like OnePlus is sticking with LCD.
Performance
The current OnePlus Pad is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, with options for 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The new OnePlus Pad Pro is rumored to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, as indicated by a teaser image and a Geekbench listing.
This chipset is expected to significantly boost performance, potentially making the Pad Pro the most powerful Android tablet available. Another possible option is the Dimensity 9300+, which OnePlus might choose to balance performance and cost.
Battery and Cameras
Details about the battery and cameras are still unknown. If OnePlus follows the previous model’s specifications, we might see a 9510mAh battery, a 13MP rear camera, and an 8MP front camera.
Conclusion
With these upgrades, the OnePlus Pad Pro is poised to make a significant impact in the Android tablet market. The promise of top-tier performance, potentially powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Dimensity 9300+, will attract a lot of attention.
Stay tuned for more updates as we learn more about the OnePlus Pad Pro. In the meantime, check out our lists of the best tablets and best Android tablets to see what the OnePlus Pad 2 will be up against.