Ever feel like Android tablets are always playing catch-up? The OnePlus Pad 3 might finally change that tired narrative when it launches globally on June 5th.
The tablet landscape has long been dominated by Apple’s stronghold, leaving many Android options feeling like half-hearted efforts. But with rumors swirling around Apple’s foldable iPad, the future of tablet computing might finally be set for a major redefinition.
This Android Flagship Finally Makes Apple Users Question Their Loyalty And Their Budget Decisions
Trapped in the purgatory between wanting iPad-level performance but refusing to join the Apple ecosystem? The OnePlus Pad 3 solves your dilemma with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset—the same powerhouse driving flagship phones like the OnePlus 13.
This makes it the first tablet to feature this processor, giving you smartphone-level performance in a larger form factor. For anyone who’s suffered through the lag of budget Android tablets, this feels like skipping three generations in one go.
The 13.2-inch display pushes a 144Hz refresh rate that makes scrolling through social media feel like butter on a hot pan. Your eyes will thank you when you’re 45 minutes deep into a doomscrolling session.
If Apple and Samsung tablets are the overpriced gourmet restaurants of the tech world, the OnePlus Pad 3 is like the street-smart alternative, proving that great tech doesn’t have to come with a premium tag. At around $600, it is said to deliver impressive performance that real users appreciate, possibly making it one of the best Android tablets you can get without breaking the bank.
That’s less than half what you’ll pay for the privilege of Apple’s ecosystem prison.
The Ecosystem Escape Artist
The updated Open Canvas interface on OxygenOS 15 finally addresses Android’s tablet multitasking nightmare. You know that feeling when you’re trying to reference a document while writing an email, and your tablet makes it harder than filing taxes? Those days are over.
What’s actually mind-blowing is the remote Mac control feature, something not even iPads offer. Yes, you read that right: an Android tablet that plays nicer with your MacBook than Apple’s hardware. If that’s not a power move, I don’t know what is.
Celina Shi, OnePlus CMO, wasn’t mincing words when she claimed this tablet will “redefine the Android tablet market in 2025.” Normally, I’d roll my eyes at this marketing speak, but the specs actually back it up this time.
With its 12,140 mAh battery and 67W fast charging, you’ll spend less time tethered to outlets and more time actually using the thing. Nothing kills productivity faster than the anxiety of watching your battery percentage drop during an important task.
The Storm Blue finish gives it a distinct look that stands out from the sea of black and silver slabs we’re drowning in. At least when you inevitably leave it on a coffee shop table, you’ll spot it immediately.
Pre-order bonuses worth up to $300 include accessories that actually enhance functionality rather than just empty your wallet. The Smart Keyboard and Stylo 2 transform it from content consumption device to creation powerhouse.
The OnePlus Pad 3 isn’t just another Android tablet—it’s like getting Spotify Premium when everyone else is still downloading MP3s. It delivers the high-end experience without the premium price tag that makes your credit card weep.
As tablet makers scramble to justify their existence in a world of giant phones and lightweight laptops, OnePlus might have finally answered the question that’s haunted Android tablets for years: why should anyone choose this over an iPad? For the first time, the answer might not just be “because it’s cheaper.”
