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  OnePlus Pad

  The OnePlus Pad is the company's first tablet. It has a large 11.6-inch display, powered by the Dimensity 9000 chip with 12GB of RAM. It supports 67W fast wired charging, and it can last for days using the large 9510 mAh battery.

  Pros

  • Great design
  • Large battery and fast charging
  • Beautiful LCD display

  Cons

  • It lacks 5G/LTE connectivity
  • It costs more than the iPad
  • Only comes in a single color

  $479 at OnePlus

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  iPad 10th Generation

  $399 $449 Save $50

  The 10th Generation iPad features a completely new design, a bigger 10.9-inch display, a faster 14 Bionic chipset, USB-C connectivity, 5G, and much more.

  Pros

  • Bold, colorful, and modern design
  • It finally comes with a USB-C port
  • Beautiful display
  • Excellent support for apps and games

  Cons

  • 64GB isn't enough storage
  • Supports 1st Gen. Apple Pencil with Lightning port
  • High price, compared to previous models

  $413 at Amazon $399 at Best Buy

During the February 7, 2023, launch event, OnePlus unveiled the new flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 11R, as well as the new OnePlus Buds Pro 2 TWS earbuds. Alongside the new devices, the company also introduced its first OnePlus Pad tablet, equipped with the new MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, an 11.61-inch LCD display, and a 9510 mAh battery with 67W fast wired charging. We also have a detailed guide explaining the differences between the OnePlus 11 vs the OnePlus 10 Pro, in case you're interested.

In this guide, we’ll compare how the OnePlus Pad goes head-to-head against the Apple iPad 10th Generation (2022), and tell you which one you should consider purchasing and why.

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  OnePlus Pad

  The OnePlus Pad is the company's first tablet. It has a large 11.6-inch display, powered by the Dimensity 9000 chip with 12GB of RAM. It supports 67W fast wired charging, and it can last for days using the large 9510 mAh battery.

  Storage

  128/256GB

  CPU

  MediaTek Dimensity 9000

  Memory

  8/12GB

  Operating System

  OxygenOS 13.1 (based on Android 13)

  Battery

  9,510mAh, 67W wired charging

  Ports

  USB Type-C 2.0

  Camera (Rear, Front)

  Rear: 13MP, Front: 8MP

  Price

  $479

  Connectivity

  Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3

  Measurements

  10.16 x 7.46 x 0.26 in (258 x 189.4 x 6.5 mm)

  Colors

  Halo Green

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  iPad 10th Generation

  The 10th Generation iPad features a completely new design, a bigger 10.9-inch display, a faster 14 Bionic chipset, USB-C connectivity, 5G, and much more.

  Storage

  64GB, 256GB

  CPU

  Apple A14 Bionic

  Memory

  4GB

  Operating System

  iPadOS

  Battery

  8,557mAh

  Ports

  USB Type-C 2.0

  Camera (Rear, Front)

  Rear: 12MP f/1.8, Front: 12MP f/2.4

  Price

  $449

  Connectivity

  5G/LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2

  Measurements

  9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in (248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm)

  Colors

  Blue, Pink, Yellow, Silver

OnePlus Pad vs iPad: Price & availability

Apple’s iPad (10th Gen) starts at $449 for the 64GB model. The tablet is available in four colors, Blue, Pink, Silver, and Yellow. The OnePlus Pad was announced on February 7, 2023, and it'll start shipping on May 8th, 2023 starting at $479 in the US and £449 in the UK (shipping in the UK will start on May 18th, 2023). OnePlus will only sell the base variant in these regions, which will come in the green color and with 8/128GB memory and storage configurations.

OnePlus’ UK website already has the tablet up for pre-orders, and the company even includes a Google One 6-month 100GB benefit and trade-in discounts. Users in the US will be able to buy select bundles and add-ons for up to 50% off, including the company's TWS wireless earbuds, pen, and magnetic keyboard.

OnePlus Pad vs iPad: Design & Display

Both the iPad and the OnePlus Pad feature an aluminium chassis and a premium feel. The two devices have similar dimensions, and while the iPad packs a 10.9-inch IPS LCD display, the OnePlus Pad features a slightly larger, 11.6-inch IPS LCD display. The main difference is that the iPad comes with a 60Hz refresh rate panel, while the OnePlus Pad supports up to 144Hz. That’s one of the fastest refresh rates we’ve seen yet on an Android tablet.

The weight difference is also minimal between the two devices, and they’ll take up very little space in backpacks and travel bags. They’re excellent companions due to their lightweight and compact designs, and will be great devices for working on the go, and watching movies, and playing games on the larger display.

As for the design, the two devices feature a similar layout. Both tablets have a power button, volume rockers, and speaker hole cutouts. The OnePlus Pad also has a magnetic port on the bottom, allowing for the OnePlus Magnetic Keyboard to connect wirelessly. The iPad also features a similar port, allowing keyboards and the Apple Magic Keyboard Folio to attach wirelessly.

The iPad supports the first-generation Apple Pencil – which is an odd choice, given the pen still requires a lightning port to receive a charge, meaning you'll require an adapter to charge it with the iPad. The OnePlus Pad supports Stylo, the company’s first stylus, specifically created for the tablet, and it enables users to draw, sketch, and make notes on the fly.

OnePlus Pad vs iPad: Camera

The difference between the devices becomes more obvious when you take a closer look at the camera setup on the back. The iPad features a single 12MP main camera, and the OnePlus Pad features a single 13MP sensor. While both devices have a large camera bump on the back, this is neatly put in the corner on the iPad. It seems to stand out more on the OnePlus Pad and has a more prominent location towards the center of the tablet. Some might argue this is a better design, as it reduces the chances of the device wobbling on a flat surface, but it’s still overly large, given it sports a single primary sensor.

The OnePlus Pad’s camera supports recording at 720p@30fps, 1080p@30, and 4K@30fps. The iPad supports 1080p@25/30/60fps, and tablets have EIS (Electric Image Stabilization) built-in software to improve image quality. We don't yet know how these two devices stack up against each other, but we have high expectations that the photo quality is more than usable in broad daylight. These cameras aren't supposed to replace your smartphone, but provide an alternative solution for making video calls, scanning receipts, and other objects.

OnePlus Pad vs iPad: Performance

The iPad is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, while the Pad is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chip. The iPad is equipped with the same chip that’s powering the iPhone 12 series, and while it might be nearly three years old at this time, it’s still more than capable. It can easily play graphics-intensive titles, and it’s great at multitasking.

The Dimensity 9000 chip is the world’s first 4nm flagship processor; likewise, it’s already outdated and succeeded by a newer chip. However, it’s still up to the tasks regarding multitasking, browsing, and playing games. Both chips are adequate for day-to-day multitasking, and are capable of handling most applications.

According to online information, the iPad 10th generation packs just 4GB of memory, while the OnePlus Pad will have up to 12GB. That said, iPadOS and Android are both excellent, and provide great tools for multitasking and using multiple apps simultaneously. Android offers better tools to use apps side-by-side, but Apple’s offering is often smoother. We’ll let you decide which OS works best for you, but it’s clear that whichever you decide to pick up, you’ll be happy with the general performance on a day-to-day basis.

OnePlus Pad vs iPad: Battery

The iPad has a great battery life and can easily last for a full day with general use. While it has a large battery, it lacks support for fast charging, and it’s not nearly as fast as the OnePlus Pad, which supports 67W fast wired charging. The OnePlus Pad also comes with a massive 9,510 mAh cell, making it one of the largest batteries on the tablet market, and one of the fastest-charging tablets we’ve seen to date.

OnePlus claims the Pad has a 1-month standby time, and a true two-day battery life. The tablet has a 9,510mAh battery cell, and it also supports 67W fast wired charging, which should help keep the lights on, although we're yet to see the actual battery results in real practice. As it stands, it offers a competitive when compared against the iPad and other similarly sized devices, and we have high expectations.

OnePlus Pad vs iPad: Which one should you buy?

OnePlus’ offering seems like a good deal, although it’s hard to recommend it as it stands, as we didn’t yet have an opportunity to play with it. Looking at the raw numbers, it appears like a great first-generation device, and it boasts the specs we’d love to see on a tablet that’s aimed to be a more affordable solution to other devices on the market.

Apple dominates the current tablet market, and for a good reason. Apple is one of the best tablet makers due to its ecosystem, and high-end devices. It’s not the most affordable per se, but it has the most complete setup, offered at an affordable price tag. The Apple App Store also boasts professional tools that help creators and professional create work on the go, including apps like Adobe tools, Luma Fusion, and the recently unveiled DaVinci Resolve.

The iPad is a clear winner when it comes to creation, professional tools, and entertainment. The OnePlus Pad could be a great tool, but as it stands, Android doesn’t offer the same app portfolio that could enhance the experience for creators and professionals out there, but it’s worth noting that it doesn’t claim any of those things.

It’s marketed as a secondary product aimed to help get work done on the go. It’s also a portable entertainment center. And based on the specs and early look we’ve had so far, it seems like a perfect device for multitasking, browsing, watching videos, and playing games.