OnePlus is expanding its tablet lineup with a new premium offering that appears to follow the company's familiar strategy of sharing hardware with its sister brand Oppo. The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro has been officially listed on Oppo's Chinese online store ahead of its full unveiling, giving tech enthusiasts an early glimpse at what's coming.
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| This is the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro, a new premium tablet expanding the OnePlus lineup |
A Familiar Design Philosophy
The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro, set to begin pre-orders on May 13, bears a striking resemblance to the recently launched Oppo Pad 4 Pro. This isn't surprising given the shared corporate ownership between the two brands, but it confirms what many industry observers had already suspected based on earlier specification leaks. The tablet will be available in two distinctive colorways that OnePlus has named Deep Ocean Blue and Glacier Silver, offering consumers some aesthetic choice for their premium tablet experience.
Powerful Performance Specifications
Under the hood, the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is expected to feature Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, positioning it as a high-performance tablet in the Android ecosystem. This powerful processor was recently spotted in a Geekbench listing for a device believed to be the Pad 2 Pro, where it achieved impressive scores of 3067 in single-core and 8897 in multi-core tests. The processor configuration includes two high-performance cores running at 4.32GHz and six efficiency cores at 3.53GHz, complemented by an Adreno 830 GPU.
Display and Memory Options
The tablet will reportedly sport a substantial 13.2-inch IPS LCD display with a sharp 2400x3392 resolution (also described as 3.4K) and a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. This high-refresh-rate panel should provide fluid animations and scrolling, enhancing the user experience for both productivity and entertainment. OnePlus plans to offer the device in four different memory configurations: 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, 12GB RAM with either 256GB or 512GB storage, and a top-tier model with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The memory is expected to utilize LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage technologies for optimal performance.
Battery and Charging Capabilities
Powering the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro will be a substantial 12,140mAh battery, addressing one of the key concerns for tablet users who need all-day endurance. When it comes time to recharge, the device supports 67W SuperVOOC fast charging via USB-C, allowing users to quickly top up the battery when needed. This combination of large battery capacity and fast charging should provide a good balance of endurance and convenience.
Camera System and Audio
While tablets aren't typically known for their photography capabilities, the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is expected to include a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera for video calls and occasional photos. For audio, the tablet reportedly features an impressive eight-speaker system, which should deliver an immersive sound experience for media consumption.
Software and Physical Design
The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro will likely run Android 15 out of the box, making it one of the first tablets to ship with Google's latest operating system. Physically, the device maintains a slim profile at just 5.97mm thick and weighs 675g. Design elements include a flat body, a pill-shaped camera module, and magnetic POGO pins for connecting accessories.
Availability Questions
While the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro's launch in China is confirmed for May 13, there's currently no information regarding international availability. OnePlus has not announced whether the tablet will be released in markets outside China, leaving global consumers uncertain about whether they'll have access to this high-end Android tablet. This regional limitation could disappoint OnePlus fans in other markets who are looking for alternatives to Apple's iPad or Samsung's Galaxy Tab series.