OnePlus’s next-generation tablet, the OnePlus Pad 2, officially rolled out in Bangladesh recently. With a polished design, the new tablet introduces several characteristic and performative upgrades over the prior version. In a market ruled by reputed brands like Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, the OnePlus Pad 2 is up for pulling a good fight. Let’s delve into the features, pros, and cons of the OnePlus Pad 2.
Key Specifications of OnePlus Pad 2
The OnePlus Pad 2 showcases distinct competitive advantages with its latest operating system, flagship processor, and other overhauls.
Design
The OnePlus Pad 2 uncovers a unibody metal body frame, providing a standard yet sophisticated look. The body measures 10.58 inches by 7.68 inches by 0.26 inches, respectively, in height, width, and depth, and weighs 584 g, making the tablet a bit larger and heavier than the ancestor OnePlus Pad.
The Pad 2 is smaller and lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+. The Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro is the closest tablet to Pad 2 in shape, weight, and feel.
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From a stylistic perspective, the OnePlus Pad 2 embodies a retrospective, traditional design with no futuristic innovation. It vibes the same polished metal look with a matte finish as other high-end tablets. Users will find a big circular camera module on the back, which sits in the middle when the tab is held in landscape orientation.
You will find about six-speaker grills placed on both sides of the phone, along with a power button and USB-C charging port. The volume rockers and a magnetic zone to attach the optional Stylo 2 are arranged on the top. The lack of a headphone jack and a fingerprint sensor feels quite disappointing.
Display
The Pad 2's display features a large 12.1-inch IPS LCD panel with Dolby Vision compatibility, which renders fine visuals. At its price, OnePlus could have used an AMOLED panel to satisfy the mass expectations, but it decided to follow the market norm instead.
With a high resolution of 3,000 by 2,120 pixels and a refresh rate of 144Hz, the Pad 2’s display surpassed the ancestor OnePlus Pad's smaller (11.61-inch) display featuring lower resolution (2000 by 2800 pixels) and brightness. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ has a bit larger display, but Pad 2 outperforms it in refresh rate and resolution.
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Turning to display quality, the visuals on the OnePlus Pad 2 screen seem less contrasty. The 900 nits of peak brightness level can hardly maintain visibility under direct sunshine. However, in low light and indoor conditions, the visibility feels fine.
Cameras
A tablet’s cameras are probably the least used feature. Most tablets available in the market provide basic lenses to enable users to pick emergency snaps. The OnePlus Pad 2 offers a 13MP (f/2.2) primary and an 8MP (f/2.3) front lens. Both lenses shoot pictures with low contrast and saturation. The Pad 2 can record videos at a maximum of 4K resolutions at a 30fps frame rate.
However, exceptions like the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 offer more robustness, featuring a 50MP primary lens accompanied by a depth sensor and a 32MP selfie lens.
Performance and Hardware
The integration of the latest flagship generation 3, 4nm Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 processor is a major leap for the Pad 2, when its major competitors, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ and the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4, are respectively using a 5nm Exynos 1380, and a 4nm 2nd generation Snapdragon 8 chipsets.
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On single- and multi-core Geekbench tests, OnePlus’s Pad 2 scores higher than both Samsung and Xiaomi models. Its graphical processing unit, an Adreno 750 chipset, is also stronger than the S9 FE+’s Mali-G68 MP5 and the Pad 6S Pro 12.4’s Adreno 740. Users can expect a better gaming experience compared to other available peers.
The latest OxygenOS 15, built on the stock Android 14, smoothens app installation and navigation on the tablet. The operating system supports three years of Android updates and four years of security updates.
Battery and Charger
The OnePlus Pad 2 has a heavy-duty 9510 mAh battery supported by an 87W wired charging system. It outruns the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+’s 10090 mAh cell in several tests. With regular usage, the Pad 2 is expected to run for around two days, providing a total of 11 hours of energy backup.
Pros and Cons of the OnePlus Pad 2
Pros
- A large battery
- Fast charging system
- Stylus support
- Six stereo speakers
- Strong gaming performance
- FHD+ IPS LCD, 144Hz refresh rate
- Android 14 with OxygenOS 14.1
- 4K video recording with gyro-EIS.
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Cons
- No reverse/wireless charging
- No Gorilla Glass protection
- No SIM connectivity
- No microSD slot
- Lacks optical zoom/ultrawide camera
- No AMOLED display
- No audio jack
- No fingerprint sensor
Price of OnePlus Pad 2 in Bangladesh
The official variant of the OnePlus Pad 2 features 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage for BDT 49,999.
Verdict
The OnePlus Pad 2 brings some upgrades over its predecessor, the OnePlus Pad, but has its shortcomings. The tablet will draw users with robust performance, smooth navigation, durable battery backup, quality sound, and easy integration with other OnePlus devices. However, no AMOLED screen, audio jack, fingerprint sensor, and inclusive stylus at its price level can be a deal breaker for many.
On the whole, the OnePlus Pad 2 can a be good choice for users looking for a standard tablet around BDT 50000.
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