OnePlus Pad 3: OnePlus finally revealed the sale timeline of its much-awaited flagship tablet, the OnePlus Pad 3, in India. The company has confirmed that the tablet will become available for purchase in the country later this September. While the date of sale is not yet out, this marks the beginning of OnePlus’s next chapter in the tablet segment for Indian users.

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Launch Timeline Revealed

The OnePlus Pad 3 was first released in June, along with the OnePlus 13s compact flagship phone. Indian availability was not mentioned at the time, leaving would-be buyers guessing. With release plans now revealed, anticipation is growing, but no prices yet. OnePlus has promised a price revelation in the coming weeks.

Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite

As the new member of the Pad family, the OnePlus Pad 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, the highest-end smartphone chip from Qualcomm to date. The tablet is tailored for everyday tasks, multitasking, and even heavy gaming. The premium SoC is matched with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage, providing desktop-class performance in a slim form factor.

Big Battery and Fast Charging

To fuel this powerful hardware, the tablet comes with a massive 12,140mAh battery. On top of that, consumers can also look forward to 80W fast charging support, which should significantly reduce charging time. Even though one-day battery life should be the norm, real-world usage will have a better idea after reviews are available.

Immersive 13.2-inch Display

OnePlus Pad 3 comes with a 13.2-inch LCD screen that boasts a crisp 3.4K resolution (2400 x 3392 pixels). It comes with up to 144Hz adaptive refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness. The screen measures a 7:5 aspect ratio, making it nearly a square, which is great for reading, web browsing, and task-based activities.

AI-Powered Software Experience

Running on OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, the Pad 3 brings along with it premium AI features like AI Writer, AI Summarize, Gemini, and Circle to Search. These features have been crafted to further enhance the overall user experience, especially for professionals and students looking to improve productivity.

Effective Multitasking Tools

OnePlus has also included Open Canvas, a drag-and-drop multitasking suite with intelligent split-screen suggestions. This makes app-switching between maps, chat, and documents easy, providing a desktop-like experience on a tablet.

Variants and Color Options

OnePlus Pad 3 is available in two colors: Storm Blue and Frosted Silver. The users can choose between two variants 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, or 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, depending on usage and storage needs.

Expected Price and Last Thoughts

While Indian prices are not known, the tablet is available for $699 (approximately Rs 60,000) in the US and GBP 529 in the UK. As the OnePlus Pad 2 was launched at Rs 39,999 for the base model in India, the Pad 3 can be more price-friendly when it launches in September. With premium-grade specs, a wealth of software experience, and amazing design, the OnePlus Pad 3 will be an all-powerful performance device.