The OnePlus Pad 3 is here, and it sets a new standard for Android tablets in 2025. OnePlus’s third-generation tablet was released worldwide on June 5, 2025. It has the latest hardware, a high-end design, and AI-powered features that make it a great experience for users. The OnePlus Pad 3 is meant to impress, whether you’re a professional looking for a productivity powerhouse or an entertainment fan who wants immersive audio and visuals. Here’s a close look at what makes this tablet stand out in a crowded market.
Design and Build: High-end and sleek
The OnePlus Pad 3 has a sleek, metal unibody design that looks and feels high-end. It is very thin and strong, measuring 289.6 x 209.7 x 5.97 mm and weighing 675 grams. It has a premium aluminum frame and back that comes in Storm Blue and silver-gray. The front is mostly taken up by the 13.2-inch display, which has an impressive 87.3% screen-to-body ratio. This makes it both stylish and useful. Even though it’s a little heavier than some competitors, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (571g), the way it’s built and how it feels in your hand make it a good choice for long periods of use.
The tablet can use the advanced Stylo 2 stylus and a magnetic Smart Keyboard, making it a useful tool for getting things done. But it doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor; instead, it uses 2D face unlock, which might not be as safe for some apps.
Display: A Visual Powerhouse
The OnePlus Pad 3 has a 13.2-inch 3.4K (3392 x 2400) 12-bit LTPS LCD display that can refresh at 144Hz and reach a peak brightness of 900 nits. It supports Dolby Vision and covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, so it has bright, smooth visuals that are great for gaming, streaming video, and creative work. The 540Hz touch sampling rate makes sure that interactions are accurate and quick, which is great for taking notes or drawing with the Stylo 2. The IPS display is still bright and clear, even outside, even though it doesn’t have an AMOLED panel.
Performance: Power that can’t be beat
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset (3nm) powers the OnePlus Pad 3, which is one of the most powerful Android tablets on the market. The octa-core CPU (2x 4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x 3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) and Adreno 830 GPU are very powerful. They get Geekbench 6 scores of 3003 (single-core) and 9307 (multi-core), and an AnTuTu 10 score of 2,759,190. It comes in 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB sizes, with LPDDR5X/T RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. It can easily handle multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Battery and Charging: Lasts All Day
The OnePlus Pad 3 has a huge 12,140mAh battery that can last up to 18 hours of video playback or 17 hours of regular use. It charges to 40% in just 30 minutes with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging, and it takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes to charge all the way. But it doesn’t have wireless charging, which some of its competitors do.
Cameras: Workable but Not Great
The tablet has an 8MP front camera (f/2.0) and a 13MP rear camera (f/1.8). Both can record video in 4K at 30 frames per second and 1080p at 30 frames per second. The cameras are good enough for scanning documents and making video calls, but they don’t have the dynamic range or color accuracy of high-end smartphone cameras. They work well for everyday use and have features like digital zoom, HDR, and phase-detection autofocus.
OxygenOS 15 and AI Features are included in the software.
The OnePlus Pad 3 runs Android 15 and OxygenOS 15, which gives it a smooth, customizable interface and comes with Google Play Services already installed. OnePlus says it will keep giving updates until 2031, so you can count on long-term support. AI-powered features like real-time translation, text summarization, and AI Writer boost productivity. Mac OS integration makes it easy to move files and control things with gestures.
Audio: Sound that makes you feel like you’re there
With Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio support, the OnePlus Pad 3 has an 8-speaker system that makes sound that is rich and immersive. Some users may be disappointed that there isn’t a 3.5mm headphone jack, but Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX HD makes sure that the audio quality is high.
Fast but limited connectivity
The tablet works with Wi-Fi 7 and the 6GHz band, which means it can connect quickly and reliably (up to 787 Mbps transmit and 1440 Mbps receive in tests). It also has Bluetooth 5.4 and USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort support. However, it doesn’t have GPS, 5G/4G cellular connectivity, or NFC, which could make it less appealing to people who need mobile data or want to make payments without touching anything.
Prices and availability
The OnePlus Pad 3 costs $699, but it often goes on sale for as little as $649.99. It is available all over the world and has competitive prices compared to the iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+, especially considering its top-of-the-line specs. In some places, you can buy bundles that come with a stylus or keyboard.
The OnePlus Pad 3 is a strong competitor in the high-end tablet market. It has great performance, a beautiful screen, and long battery life, all for less than the iPad Pro. It has accessories and AI features that make it useful for both work and play. However, some people may not like that it doesn’t have 5G, NFC, or a fingerprint sensor. The OnePlus Pad 3 is a great choice for people who want a high-performance Android tablet that can compete with the best.
