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OnePlus Pad 3 review

A 13.2-inch 144Hz Android tablet with a Snapdragon 8 Elite, eight speakers and a 12,140mAh battery.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Performance (40%)
9.3
Ease of use (25%)
7.6
Value (35%)
7.6

The OnePlus Pad 3 puts flagship parts in a 13.2-inch tablet for $699.99, the price OnePlus's US store showed for the only configuration, 12GB of memory and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is the most powerful chip on this list, and the 3.4K LCD (3392 x 2400) refreshes at up to 144Hz with 900 nits in high brightness mode. OnePlus fits eight speakers, four woofers and four tweeters, which matters if you watch without headphones. The 12,140mAh battery is rated for up to 18 hours of video playback and charges at up to 80W. For light work, it runs up to three apps on screen and can remotely control a Mac through O+ Connect. Downsides: the Stylo 2 and Smart Keyboard are extra, the spec sheet lists no microSD slot, there is no water-resistance rating in the specs, and OnePlus's US pages showed a Business Adjustment Notice banner when we checked, so confirm warranty and support terms first.

Who it is for

streamers and gamers who want the most speed and sound per dollar

Price

$699.99 on OnePlus's US store when checked (12GB + 256GB).

Storage 12 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM $699.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

  • 13.2-inch 3.4K LCD (3392 x 2400) with up to 144Hz adaptive refresh and 900 nits HBM
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform with 12GB LPDDR5X and 256GB UFS 4.0
  • Eight speakers: four woofers and four tweeters
  • 12,140mAh battery with up to 80W charging and up to 18 hours of video playback
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and Mac remote control through O+ Connect

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: The fastest chip and highest refresh rate on this list
  • Strength: Eight-speaker system for movies without headphones
  • Strength: 256GB of storage at the $699.99 base price
  • Weakness: Stylo 2 pen and Smart Keyboard are sold separately
  • Weakness: OnePlus US pages carried a Business Adjustment Notice banner when we checked; confirm support before buying
  • Weakness: No microSD slot listed in the specs, and it ships in one color, Storm Blue

Key facts

  • Price: $699.99 (12GB + 256GB)
  • Display: 13.2 in 3.4K LCD, up to 144Hz
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite
  • Battery: 12,140mAh, up to 80W charging
  • Speakers: 8 (4 woofers + 4 tweeters)
  • Weight: 675g

Where it ranks

OnePlus Pad 3 is No. 3 in our Best Android Tablets verdict.

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