Syed Imran Haider 
The successor of the OnePlus Pad, the OnePlus Pad 2 is set to be one of the leading Android tablets for this year. It is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a great display of 12.1 inch with a refresh rate of 144Hz, along with unique software. You are unlikely to find all of these things in one device at such a reasonable price.
Design and Screen
In terms of design, the OnePlus Pad 2 is quite similar to its predecessor. But, there really isn’t much room to complain because it is still sleek and thin. It has an all-metal unibody and the aluminum frame is smooth and soft. The tablet weighs only 584g and is about 6.9mm thick, which makes it very easy to hold. The edges are curved and the corners are rounded, so the tablet can sit comfortably in the palm of your hand.
However, it is the display of the OnePlus Pad 2 that sets it apart. The 12.1-inch screen has a 3K resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz that can be adjusted to save battery life. The aspect ratio is 7:5, which is quite unusual. The tablet is also available with a number of accessories, which include a folio keyboard case that also functions as a kickstand and there is also a OnePlus Stylo 2.
The Smart Keyboard offers a complete keyboard experience, with a large trackpad. The keyboard also has an NFC chip for quickly connecting to the tablet.
Features and Specs
The processor that powers the OnePlus Pad 2 is one of its strongest offerings, as it is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This makes it the most powerful and fastest Android tablets currently. It is capable of handling pretty much everything you throw at it. It is responsive and fast in everyday use, including opening and closing apps and browsing. You will not experience a lag or stutter anywhere.
The tablet also comes with 12GB of RAM as well as storage of 256GB. It also comes with a number of AI features, but they are not available upon launch and will be rolled out later. These include AI-powered recording summary feature, AI Summary, AI Speak, AI Writer and Magic Eraser 2.0. OnePlus is also introducing its Open Canvas multitasking feature.
There is not much change in terms of camera, as it still has the 13MP rear-facing camera and the 8MP centrally-positioned camera. These are decent for video calls and quick snaps. The OnePlus Pad 2 has a 9510mAh battery and it is quite decent for the tablet.
The Verdict
On the surface, the OnePlus Pad 2 undoubtedly looks very similar to the One Plus Pad. However, it proves to be a worthwhile upgrade, especially when you consider its processing capabilities. It also has a unique multitasking software and a new suite of AI tools to set it apart. Most importantly, the 12.1-inch screen with a resolution of 3K and a refresh rate of 144Hz is great for both play and work. When you take the price tag into account, it comes off as a very sweet deal.
