OnePlus Pad 3 Initial Thoughts | Highly Impressive

Android tablets are experiencing a renaissance — this year alone, we’ve seen at least one standout device, the Xiaomi Pad 7 (and its nano-texture variant), which I dubbed the iPad killer.

However, that assertion has been put to the test — now that I’ve had the chance to try out the OnePlus Pad 3 for several days.

With an impressive 13-inch display, a weight of a substantial half a kilogram, and a gigantic battery, the OnePlus Pad 3 is, as suggested, incredibly impressive.
It’s a fantastic multimedia device that, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset — arguably the most potent in a tablet apart from the iPad’s M series processors — doubles as a portable workstation, easily handling anything you throw its way.

The included keyboard case, featuring a magnetic back cover that attaches effortlessly and comes with its own kickstand, along with a highly comfortable — and detachable — keyboard, makes this tablet wonderfully adaptable.

Need to draft a quick report, create a spreadsheet, or respond to emails? No issue. Open the keyboard case, and you’re all set. Want to watch some videos instead? Even better: detach the keyboard case, and you have a large screen ready for you.

  

Regarding the multimedia experience, the 13.2-inch, 3.5K display is truly stunning, and the experience is significantly enhanced by the immersive sound from the eight-speaker system. It’s almost like having a portable television.

Stay tuned for the full review: What works, what doesn’t, and more importantly, do my initial thoughts last after extended use?

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