OnePlus Pad 13.2" Pad 3 Review
The OnePlus Pad 3 offers a breathtaking 94th-percentile screen perfect for streaming, but its core performance can't keep up with the premium price.
Overview
The OnePlus Pad 3 is a tablet that knows its audience. With a screen that lands in the 94th percentile and a massive 12,140 mAh battery, it's built for long sessions of streaming and browsing. But the specs tell a more nuanced story. The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 12GB of RAM sound great on paper, but the CPU and GPU performance percentiles sit in the 30s and 40s, which means it's solid but not a powerhouse. It's a device that prioritizes the viewing experience above all else.
Performance
Performance is a mixed bag. The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset is capable, but its CPU and GPU scores land in the 39th and 41st percentiles respectively. That means it's fine for everyday tasks and casual gaming, but don't expect it to keep up with the top-tier tablets in heavy workloads. The 12GB of RAM helps with multitasking, though it's only in the 31st percentile. The real star is that 13.2-inch 3.4K 144Hz LCD screen. At the 94th percentile, it's stunningly sharp and smooth, making everything from scrolling to video look fantastic.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The 13.2-inch 3.4K 144Hz display is in the 94th percentile. It's absolutely gorgeous for media. 99th
- The 12,140 mAh battery is huge, offering all-day endurance for streaming and browsing. 90th
- 80W SUPERVOOC charging is incredibly fast, getting you back to full power in no time. 85th
- The eight-speaker stereo system provides rich, immersive audio that adapts to orientation. 74th
- Open Canvas multitasking on OxygenOS 15 lets you run three apps side-by-side smoothly.
Cons
- Storage is in the 1st percentile. The base model likely has very limited space. 27th
- CPU performance is only in the 39th percentile, so it's not built for heavy processing.
- GPU performance sits at the 41st percentile, making it mediocre for serious gaming.
- RAM is in the 31st percentile, which may limit future-proofing for intensive apps.
- Productivity is its weakest area, scoring just 16.2 out of 100 for work tasks.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 4.32 hertz |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
Display
| Size | 13.2" |
| Resolution | 3000 |
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits |
Physical
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| OS | Android |
Value & Pricing
At $700, the OnePlus Pad 3 is priced as a premium Android tablet. You're paying primarily for that elite screen and the large battery. The performance hardware, while decent, doesn't match the price tag when you look at the percentiles. You can find competitors with stronger CPUs and GPUs for similar money, but few will match this specific combination of display quality and battery capacity.
Price History
vs Competition
Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+, you're getting a better screen but weaker overall performance and less storage. The Tab S10+ will likely feel faster. Against the Apple iPad Pro, there's no contest in raw power or app ecosystem, but the OnePlus Pad 3 undercuts it on price and offers a higher refresh rate display. The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro offers a similar large-screen experience for less money, but with lower-end specs. If your top priority is a beautiful screen for media consumption and you live in the Android world, this tablet has a clear edge.
| Spec | OnePlus Pad 13.2" Pad 3 | Apple iPad Air Apple 13" iPad Air (M3, 128GB, Wi-Fi Only, Gray) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S Samsung 14.6" Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 256GB | Lenovo Idea Tab Lenovo - Idea Tab Pro - 12.7" 3K Tablet - 8GB RAM | Microsoft Surface Pro Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, | Xiaomi Pad 7 PRO Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro Ai WiFi Version Global (No Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4.32 hertz | Apple M3 | MediaTek 9300 | MediaTek Dimensity | Core i7 | 3 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 12 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 128 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 512 |
| Screen | 13.2" 3000x2120 | 13" 2732x2048 | 14.6" 2960x1848 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 12.3" 2736x1824 | 11.2" 3200x2136 |
| OS | Android | iPadOS | Android 14 | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home | Android 14 HyperOS |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 37 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnePlus Pad 13.2" Pad 3 | 43.8 | 45.4 | 84.6 | 99.1 | 46.2 | 26.8 | 74.3 | 48.7 | 56.1 | 89.7 |
| Apple iPad Air 13" Compare | 87.9 | 87.2 | 74.5 | 94 | 98.6 | 99.4 | 55.3 | 70.8 | 89.9 | 99.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S 14.6" 10 Ultra Compare | 72.3 | 72.9 | 84.6 | 97.9 | 95.1 | 99.8 | 74.3 | 0 | 96.2 | 99.3 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7" 3K Compare | 43.8 | 45.4 | 74.5 | 92.2 | 94.9 | 95.7 | 74.3 | 91.7 | 96.2 | 99.3 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Compare | 90.3 | 89.3 | 90.6 | 82.8 | 46.2 | 90.3 | 84.1 | 0 | 56.1 | 89.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 PRO Pad 7 Pro Ai Compare | 81.3 | 81.5 | 84.6 | 99.2 | 46.2 | 57.7 | 88.1 | 70.8 | 56.1 | 92.5 |
Verdict
The OnePlus Pad 3 is a fantastic media consumption device held back by middling core performance. If you want the best possible screen on an Android tablet for watching movies and browsing the web, and you don't need to do heavy lifting, it's a compelling choice. But if you need a tablet for productivity, gaming, or future-proof performance, the CPU and GPU percentiles suggest you should look at the competition. It's a specialist, not an all-rounder.