OnePlus Pad 3 vs OnePlus Pad 2
Verified 2026-10-03
A factual specification comparison between the OnePlus Pad 3 and the OnePlus Pad 2.
OnePlus · TabletOnePlus Pad 3
- Status
- Released · 2025-04-01
- Announced
- Announced 2025-04-01
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-03
Image: OnePlus Technology
OnePlus · TabletOnePlus Pad 2
- Status
- Released
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-01
Key differences
SpecificationOnePlus Pad 3OnePlus Pad 2
Design & Build
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (differs) | 675 g | 584 g |
| Colors (differs) | Storm Blue | Nimbus Gray |
Display
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution (differs) | 3392x2400 (315 PPI) | 3000×2120 pixels (303 ppi) |
Performance
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options (differs) | 256GB / 12GB RAM, 512GB / 16GB RAM | 256GB / 12GB RAM |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging (differs) | Up to 80W wired charging via USB Type-C | 67W SUPERVOOC |
Camera
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras (differs) | Main 13MP | Wide 13MP |
Connectivity
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 |
Software
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | OxygenOS 14.1 |
Security & Sensors
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric authentication (differs) | Face Unlock (facial recognition) | Face unlock |
These are specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and the values differ. A difference is not a judgement that either device is better. Showing 10 of 18 differences; the full specifications below include all of them.
Full specifications
differs · Not disclosed: not published by the manufacturer · —: not recorded
SpecificationOnePlus Pad 3OnePlus Pad 2
Design & Build
3 differences
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (differs) | 675 g | 584 g |
| Colors (differs) | Storm Blue | Nimbus Gray |
| Dimensions (differs) | 289.61 x 209.66 x 5.97 mm | 268.66 × 195.06 × 6.49 mm |
| Build materials | Aluminum unibody design | Not recorded |
Display
2 differences
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 144 · same on both | |
| Resolution (differs) | 3392x2400 (315 PPI) | 3000×2120 pixels (303 ppi) |
| Peak brightness (nits) | 900 · same on both | |
| Display (differs) | 13.2-inch LCD (LTPS), 7:5 aspect ratio, 89.3% screen-to-body ratio, 96% NTSC, 98% DCI-P3 coverage, DeltaE≈0.7, 12-bit color depth (8-bit + 4-bit FRC) | 12.1-inch LCD, ReadFit, up to 144Hz adaptive refresh rate |
Performance
2 differences
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Chipset (differs) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform: Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 4.32GHz, Adreno 830 GPU up to 1.1GHz, 64-bit architecture | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Memory & Storage
1 difference
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options (differs) | 256GB / 12GB RAM, 512GB / 16GB RAM | 256GB / 12GB RAM |
Battery & Charging
2 differences
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging (differs) | Up to 80W wired charging via USB Type-C | 67W SUPERVOOC |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | Not disclosed | 36.99 Wh |
| Battery capacity (mAh) (mAh) (differs) | 12140 | 9510 |
Camera
3 differences
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras (differs) | Main 13MP | Wide 13MP |
| Front cameras (differs) | Front-facing 8MP | Wide 8MP |
| Video recording (differs) | 4K/1080p/720p at 30fps (default 1080p@30fps), Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), digital zoom | Rear: up to 4K at 30 fps; Front: up to 1080p at 30 fps |
Connectivity
3 differences
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth (differs) | Bluetooth 5.4 (BR/EDR/BLE) | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB (differs) | USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1, up to 5Gbps) | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5Gbps) |
Software
1 difference
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | OxygenOS 14.1 |
Security & Sensors
1 difference
| Specification | OnePlus Pad 3 | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric authentication (differs) | Face Unlock (facial recognition) | Face unlock |
Terms used on this page (5)
- ppi
- Pixels per inch: how densely pixels are packed on the screen.
- Nits
- A unit of screen brightness (candela per square metre). Typical, HDR and outdoor peak figures are measured under different conditions.
- Refresh rate (Hz)
- How many times per second the display can redraw the image.
- mAh and Wh
- Battery capacity. mAh is charge; Wh also accounts for voltage, so it is the more comparable energy figure across device types.
- Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7
- Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) adds wider channels and multi-link operation. Real speeds depend on the router and network.
Sources & verification
OnePlus Pad 3
Verified 2026-10-03- OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Manufacturer specificationsTier 1
OnePlus Pad 2
Verified 2026-10-01- OnePlus TechnologyManufacturer specificationsTier 1
- OnePlus Technology Co., Ltd.Manufacturer specificationsTier 1
Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation.