OnePlus unveiled its first ever tablet, dubbed the OnePlus Pad (Review), exclusively outside of China. But just recently, the brand debuted a refreshed OnePlus Pad model with the refreshed specs in its home market. So here’s a list of every upgrade/difference in the latest tablet.
Note: The original OnePlus Pad is a rebranded Oppo Pad 2, but the newer OnePlus Pad is a renamed version of the Oppo Pad 3.
The original OnePlus Pad was unveiled in the global market with capable specs packaged in a premium body. This brought a premium touch to the mid-range tablet. While the design language has stayed the same in the refresh, the newer OnePlus Pad offers improved performance.
Under the hood, the original model arrived with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, while the refreshed model has a Dimensity 8350 chipset. The latter has a newer and more powerful processor that offers better performance, which makes it better for gaming and multitasking as well.
2. Thinner and Even Lighter
OnePlus launched both Pad models with an aluminum back and aluminum frame for a durable yet premium feel. The first OnePlus Pad model weighs just 552 grams and measures 6.5mm in thickness. This makes it slightly more thicker than the 6.1mm Apple iPad Air. The company might have tried to match this slim form factor on the refreshed tablet model since the new OnePlus Pad measures just 6.29mm thick. All of this is packed in a lighter 533 grams body.
3. Camera a downgrade?
The Chinese smartphone maker made various little tweaks and improvements in the OnePlus Pad that just launched in China. But in one area, it seems like the newer model is actually getting a slight downgrade. For photography, the OnePlus Pad features an 8MP shooter for selfies and video calls and an 8MP rear camera.
On the other hand, there is a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera on the original OnePlus Pad. The megapixel count doesn’t directly imply better camera performance, it’s doubtful that these sensors could match most mid-range smartphones.
4. Longer Software Support
The first OnePlus Pad made its debut back on 7th February 2023, which is nearly two years ago now. It arrives with the OxygenOS 13.1 custom skin, which is based on the Android 13 OS. While it later got an update for Android 15, it won’t get support as long as the brand new OnePlus Pad refresh. The newer model arrives with the Android 15 OS based ColorOS 15 custom skin that will get longer software support.
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