Why does OnePlus Pad 3 Pro use 67W charging while Pad 4 uses 80W?

OnePlus Pad 3 Pro is essentially a Chinese version of Pad 4 with some changes — one of these changes is reducing charging speed from 80W to 67W. The reason isn't disclosed — may be for cost reasons or thermal considerations in a slightly different chassis.

Is LCD instead of AMOLED a drawback in a $650 tablet?

LCD at this price point raises questions — most premium tablets at this price use AMOLED. But LCD has advantages: more accurate colors in some modes, no burn-in risk, and less eye strain during extended use. Some users prefer it for intensive reading.

Are eight speakers genuinely useful in a tablet?

Yes for gaming and movie watching — eight speakers enable genuinely spatial audio reaching from all angles of the tablet. Watching an action film or playing a game you hear sound from front and back for a different experience than traditional 4 speakers. For music and podcasts the difference is less noticeable.

Will OnePlus Pad 3 Pro reach the Middle East?

OnePlus Pad 2 Pro was available globally — a good precedent. If Pad 3 Pro follows the same path it may reach some Middle East markets. OnePlus distribution in the region is limited compared to Samsung and Apple but present in UAE and Saudi Arabia.

How does OnePlus Pad 3 Pro compare to Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and iPad Pro at this price tier?

At $650-800 OnePlus competes with Tab S10+ (around $750) but remains below iPad Pro M4 ($1,000+). Pad 3 Pro wins in: speaker count, flexible 7:5 aspect ratio, and entry price. Tab S10+ wins in: broader ecosystem and included S Pen at no extra cost. iPad Pro is in an entirely different category.

OnePlus Pad 3 Pro Official in China 2026 — 13.2-Inch 144Hz LCD, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 13,380mAh Battery, 67W Charging, and Eight Speakers Starting at $650

OnePlus Pad 3 Pro — A Premium Tablet With a Confusing OnePlus Naming System

Before diving into the specs this tablet deserves an important clarification: the OnePlus Pad 3 released in China in late 2024 is not the same tablet as the OnePlus Pad 3 released globally in mid-2025. More recently there was the OnePlus Pad 4 which now serves as the basis of the newly announced Pro tablet for China.

OnePlus's tablet naming system is confusing from the outside — worth noting that Pad 3 Pro is essentially a local Chinese version of OnePlus Pad 4 with some minor changes. This is a common pattern from Chinese companies: developing versions with different names for different markets.

Display — 13.2-Inch LCD With Professional Resolution

The OnePlus Pad 3 Pro has a 13.2-inch LCD with 3,392×2,400px resolution (7:5 aspect ratio). It has a 144Hz refresh rate and 540Hz touch sampling rate. It can boost to 1,000 nits and promises very accurate color rendering plus support for Dolby Vision and HDR Vivid.

The 7:5 aspect ratio is close to square — more versatile than traditional 16:9 laptop aspect for both portrait and landscape use. Ideal for reading, drawing, and working in spreadsheets and presentations. 3,392×2,400 resolution in 13.2 inches delivers excellent pixel density for fine text and images.

Stylus and Keyboard — An Integrated Productivity System

The display supports a stylus for note-taking — AI will take your scribblings and transform them into tables and mind maps. An optional keyboard case is available for more text input. Eight on-board speakers deliver immersive audio for entertainment.

Eight speakers in a tablet — a nearly unprecedented figure. Most premium tablets have 4 speakers. OnePlus bets on a genuinely cinematic audio experience when watching video or gaming.

Battery and Charging

The Pro slate has a 13,380mAh battery with support for 67W SuperVOOC charging. OnePlus says you can watch 25 episodes on a single charge — presumably half-hour episodes. For comparison: OnePlus Pad 3 for China had 9,520mAh and the global one 12,140mAh. Pad 4 has the same 13,380mAh capacity though with faster 80W charging.

Performance — Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The OnePlus Pad 3 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It promises a 52% higher AnTuTu score over the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro and global OnePlus Pad 3 both using the original 8 Elite chip — with 20% CPU uplift and 23% faster GPU combined with lower power usage. The Chinese Pad 3 had a mid-range Dimensity 8350 instead making the performance jump even larger.

Colors, Availability, and Pricing

The new tablet is available in Dark Brown and Light Green. In China it ships with a charger and USB A-to-C cable. It's not clear whether the Pro will be available outside China — but Pad 2 Pro was available globally so maybe.

Configurations and pricing: 12/256GB at CNY 4,400 ($650), 12/512GB at CNY 4,900 ($720), 16/512GB at CNY 5,400 ($800).