Back in 2023, OnePlus breathed new life into the Android tablet market with the introduction of its debut Pad (our evaluate right here). Last yr, the model kicked issues up a notch by equipping the Pad 2 (our evaluate right here) with a flagship Qualcomm chipset and rising the show dimension. This additionally meant a slight enhance in value. This yr, the Pad 3 goes all out when it comes to specs, that includes the most important show dimension we’ve seen on a OnePlus tablet but and rocking the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It additionally will get a major value hike, fetching Rs 48,000 with out the equipment. We used the tablet for per week to reply the age-old query – ‘Can it replace my laptop?’ Here is our in-depth evaluate of the OnePlus Pad 3.

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OnePlus Pad 3 Review: Design and Display

Before we dive into the evaluate, let’s check out what you get contained in the Pad 3’s retail field:

• Tablet
• 80W energy adapter
• USB-A to USB-C cable
• Safety information
• Quick information

The aluminium again and rails of the Pad 3 exude a premium vibe. This yr, the design of the digicam panel is impressed by the OnePlus Nord 5 collection smartphones (our evaluate right here). The oval-shaped cutout homes a major shooter and an LED flash. Its compact dimension and minimal bump do not trigger the tablet to wobble when it is positioned on a flat floor. The aluminium again panel has a easy end that tends to draw fingerprints and smudges over a time frame. The OnePlus brand is engraved proper within the center, and the three magnetic pins for equipment are positioned on the backside.

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The aluminium body homes 4 speaker grilles on its facet edges. The facet button is positioned on the left edge. The prime edge homes the amount rocker keys, a microphone, and a community antenna band. Another microphone is positioned between the 2 speaker grilles on the appropriate edge. The body has rounded corners. The matte end ensures that it doesn’t simply slip away from the arms.

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The LCD panel of this tablet spans 13.2 inches from nook to nook. It has a 144Hz refresh charge and can attain 900 nits in High Brightness Mode. The most nits fall a little bit brief in outside use, however indoors, the tablet is ready to preserve legibility with ease. Thick bezels encompass the show on all sides, making certain that unintended touches are stored to a minimal whenever you’re holding the machine. The contact response is fluid. Like its earlier variations, the Pad 3 lacks a fingerprint scanner.

The viewing expertise is among the greatest belongings of the Pad 3. The LCD panel helps Dolby Vision and 68B colors. The visuals are full of vivid colors and good particulars. The depth of black shades isn’t as intense as AMOLED shows, however LCD panels are thought-about the norm on this value bracket.

We used this tablet as our major media streaming machine through the evaluate interval, utilizing it to stream films and TV titles throughout OTT apps like Netflix, JioHotstar, and Prime Video. The wide selection of viewing angles is available in clutch in group classes the place it’s essential maintain the tablet at a distance. The 8-speaker setup produces a well-rounded audio output that’s loud sufficient to fill the room.

A kickstand is a vital accent for this tablet on account of its weight (675g) and large show dimension. Holding the tablet is extremely impractical whereas binge-watching. The official OnePlus Folio Case fetches Rs 1,700. It simply snaps onto the again panel of the tablet and helps a superb vary of angles.

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OnePlus Pad 3 Review: Performance and Cameras

The Pad 3 packs the mighty Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC below its hood. It is available in 2  RAM (LPDDR5T) and storage (UFS 4.0) choices:

• 12GB + 256GB: Rs 47,999
• 16GB + 512GB: Rs 52,999

We ran a few benchmark assessments on the tablet. Here is how it carried out.

• AnTuTu 3D: 2,363,021
• Geekbench 6: 2,992 (single-core) | 9,286 (multi-core)

The tablet runs by means of routine duties like a scorching knife by means of butter. Tasks like video calling, net looking, and media streaming are dealt with with experience. Power-demanding duties like picture/video modifying and gaming handle to carry the machine out of first gear, however the processor does an ideal job of assigning the correct amount of sources to the job at hand whereas managing different background duties. We loaded the Pad 3 with a dozen apps and have been proud of how they have been managed. Running 3 apps in split-screen mode is a easy and jitter-free course of.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite processor guarantees a high-end gaming efficiency. Since this can be a large 13.2-inch show, we suggest pulling out your gamepad for the best gaming expertise. We performed titles like Call of Duty Mobile and BGMI on this machine, pushing the graphics and refresh charge to their most settings. The gameplay was easy and fluid, with completely no lag or body drops. The 34,857mm² chamber does an unimaginable job of dissipating the warmth and preserving the inner temperature of the tablet in verify.

Software duties on this tablet are dealt with by the Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out of the field. OnePlus at the moment has the most effective Android skins within the sport, particularly when it involves tablets. It means that you can maximise productiveness by opening as much as 3 apps in break up display mode and one inside a floating window. The taskbar on the backside of the display provides fast entry to the app drawer and up to date apps. The File Manager icon on this dock can summon your saved information, pictures, and paperwork immediately. These good and intuitive particulars seal OnePlus Pad 3’s place within the higher echelon of Android tablets.

This tablet has the identical set of AI options as OnePlus’s flagship telephones, however they’re fairly helpful nonetheless. The AI Eraser within the native Photos app does an unimaginable job of eradicating undesirable objects from the shot. The AI Detail Boost, AI Unblur, and AI Reflection Eraser turn out to be useful whereas cleansing up your pictures earlier than posting them on socials. The sidebar provides entry to instruments like AI Speak, AI Summarise, and extra – relying on the content material on the display. For occasion, whereas texting on WhatsApp, this sidebar prompts the AI Reply device that can analyse the messages on the display and provide you with an acceptable response.

If you need to exchange your laptop computer with this tablet, you’ll need to get the Smart Keyboard. This keyboard attaches to the Pad 3 utilizing a pogo pin magnetic connector. There are some limitations to the design and type issue that maintain it from reaching the comfort and accessibility of a laptop computer. For starters, the Pad 3 is heavy. It weighs 675g, which implies that you’re just about restricted to utilizing it on a desk. The magnetic connection isn’t robust sufficient to maintain the keyboard and tablet collectively on even surfaces, like your lap. You can modify the viewing angle, however the course of isn’t as intuitive as adjusting a laptop computer display. The help flap related to the case must be manually expanded to push the show down.

Once you’ve arrange the Pad 3 and Smart Keyboard on a desk, the typing expertise is kind of first rate. The keys do not have an enormous journey, however we discovered them comfy to make use of whereas drafting textual content paperwork in Google Docs. Shooting the odd e-mail was a bit of cake. The fast keyboard shortcuts take a while to work into your every day routine, however when you get a deal with on it, there is no such thing as a going again.

OnePlus has given an enormous increase to the battery capability of the Pad 3. It packs an enormous 12,140mAh battery pack. With average utilization spanning 2-3 hours per day through the week-long evaluate interval, we needed to plug the OnePlus Pad 3 into the charger solely twice. It took the 80W energy adapter as much as 90 minutes to totally cost the machine.

Cameras on tablets are often an afterthought, however the Pad 3 includes a first rate 13MP rear sensor and an 8MP front-facing digicam. The 13MP principal digicam captures first rate pictures in outside daylight situations. The pictures showcase first rate colors, distinction, and dynamic vary. The particulars aren’t as sharp as a midrange smartphone digicam, however they’re not dangerous for taking the odd informal shot. Images taken in restricted lighting situations are noisy and dimly lit.

The 8MP front-facing digicam does a superb job in video calls and digital conferences. However, the selfies taken from this digicam are tender and go away extra to be desired. It can document 1,080p at 30fps movies. Meanwhile, the rear digicam can shoot 4K footage at 30fps.

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Verdict

The OnePlus Pad 3 is a press release piece. It leaves no stone unturned when it involves efficiency. The Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC does an exceptional job of operating power-demanding video games and multitasking completely different duties directly. The clear and intuitive software program will get probably the most out of this processor. The large show is ideal for media consumption. The streaming expertise is additional bolstered by the deep, wealthy audio produced by the 8-speaker setup on this tablet. The Smart Keyboard is a vital accent if you wish to use this tablet for work, however OnePlus nonetheless wants a while to work on the general type issue that would enable this tablet for use in numerous positions and surfaces.

Pros

• Big show
• Good viewing expertise
• Amazing show
• Powerful processor

Cons

• Smart Keyboard wants extra work

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