OnePlus Pad: New entrant in the tablet market

After successfully enjoying its stature as one of the best smartphone brands, OnePlus is all set to foray into the Global markets to launch its OnePlus Pad, finally entering the tablet segment too. The brand has announced on its official website that it will launch its OnePlus Pad along with OnePlus 11 5G, One Plus 11R 5G, OnePlus Buds Pro2, and OnePlus TV 65 Q2 Pro. The OnePlus Pad is all set to be launched on 7th February 2023.

1. While the company still hasn’t shared any specifications about it but it has released its first glimpse on its official website. The OnePlus Pad is expected to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset. The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset is the flagship chipset with the latest and most advanced TSMC (4nm-class) technology, offering the best of 5G connectivity and speed.

2. For providing unparalleled performance, it uses the latest Armv 9 architecture processor, an octa-core CPU that includes an Arm Cortex-X2 clocking at a speed of 3.05GHz. Thus improving overall power efficiency too. The APU 590 promises the latest AI- trends, in AI multimedia, AI gaming, AI cameras, and social video experiences.

3. MediaTek Imagiq 790 provides the world’s first 320MP camera support for smartphones, allowing them to capture videos on three cameras simultaneously. MediaTek HyperEngine 5.0 ensures that gamers can have long-lasting and smooth gameplay without any interruptions.

4. 5G connectivity promises to provide Wi-Fi 6E giving 15% better performance efficiency for those gaming enthusiasts, streaming media, and video conferencing as well.

5. The OnePlus Pad is expected to sport an 11.6-inch HDR 10+ display, 2.8k resolution, with support for a 144Hz refresh rate and Dolby vision. It will come with an 8,640mAh battery and provide support for 67W fast charging. It is speculated that it would come with a matching magnetic keyboard and a stylus in the box and will be launched in green colour. This will definitely give the company an upper hand over its competitors.

6. Its keyboard looks similar to Apple’s magic keypad folio with a two-piece design. It will likely include a detachable keyboard and a protective back panel meaning that both will attach magnetically to the tablet and will also pack a circular single camera along with an LED flash. The front 5-megapixel camera sensor is located on the right bezel of the device and would help in all those video calls and clicking selfies while the rear primary camera is 13-megapixel. It will also house Dolby Vision Atmos engraving on one side along with what appears to be a magnetic slot for housing the stylus. OnePlus Pad is speculated to come with a POGO connector and may feature an aluminum finish on the back and an aluminum alloy frame. It is also expected to most likely run OxygenOS based on Android 13.

Over the years, Tablets have gained much-needed recognition and the tablet market has scaled newer heights while constantly upgrading itself with every generation. They have become popular more so because they offer both the features of a smartphone and a PC. We certainly look forward to the release of the OnePlus Pad on 7th February 2023.