Fancy a new tablet and love all things Android? There’s a new iPad rival launching soon that offers some serious performance.
There’s no question that the iPad still rules the tablet roost thanks to its super premium design, laptop-style power, long battery life and endless amounts of apps. It’s a very tough product to beat but its Android rivals are catching up fast. Samsung is producing some seriously good Galaxy Tab devices and there are plenty of other tablets on the market from manufacturers such as HONOR, Amazon and Microsoft.
However, the latest update from the team at OnePlus might just be the gadget Android fans have been waiting for. It’s called the OnePlus Pad 3, and it is powered by the supremely fast Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, which is one of the best processors on the planet.
This speedy chip is already tucked inside some of the best smartphones and now it’s coming to this tablet as well.
Along with plenty of oomph, this device also features a 13.2-inch screen with a unique 7:5 aspect ratio, there’s also 256GB of storage as standard, four speakers, over 15 hours of battery life, and it comes equipped with a cooling system which uses vapour chambers to stop things from getting too hot under the collar.
OnePlus is also boasting that despite being ludicrously thin, it’s totally bend-resistant and, once the battery runs flat, it can be rapidly refilled thanks to 80W SUPERVOOC charging.
The OnePlus Pad 3 ships with OxygenOS 15, the latest version of OnePlus’s operating system, which comes with all the latest features, functions and AI tools.
Just like Apple’s iPad, you can also add a full keyboard case which turns the tablet into a fully working laptop. There’s also a stylus available for scribbling on the screen and making notes.
”Our OnePlus Pad Series has established a strong reputation for delivering some of the most powerful and productivity-focused tablets on the market – and the launch of the OnePlus Pad 3 is the next big step of this journey,” said Celina Shi, Chief Marketing Officer, OnePlus Europe. ”Combining blazing fast hardware, a vibrant display, ultra-portability, AI enhanced productivity features and booming speakers for immersive gaming and movies, the OnePlus Pad 3 redefines the Android tablet industry in 2025.”
So, how much is it going to cost you?
The OnePlus Pad 3 pre-orders are available now with it arriving in stores from 19 June.
It is available in Storm Blue and is available in two versions, priced as follows
OnePlus Pad 3 12GB + 256GB: £529
OnePlus Pad 3 16GB + 256GB: £599
Those pre-ordering can get £70 off and claim a free Smart Keyboard or Stylo 2 pen.