OnePlus has hinted at the release of a new tablet amidst the growing trend of foldable smartphones in the tech industry. While the specific name of the tablet remains undisclosed, there is speculation that it could be named either the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro or the OnePlus Pad 4. This new tablet is expected to succeed the current flagship model, the OnePlus Pad 3, which was introduced in June of the previous year.
The teaser for the upcoming OnePlus Pad was shared on X (previously known as Twitter), providing a sneak peek at its design. The image revealed in the post showcases the outline of the tablet, highlighting a pill-shaped rear camera module located in the top-left corner and the OnePlus logo positioned at the center of the rear panel.
According to tech tipster Debayan Roy, known as @Gadgetsdata on X, the forthcoming device is likely to be named the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro. Roy also divulged some key specifications and features of the tablet. The rumored OnePlus Pad 3 Pro is anticipated to sport a 13.2-inch 3.4K LCD display with a potential refresh rate of up to 144Hz. It is speculated that the tablet might be powered by Qualcomm’s top-tier 3nm octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, coupled with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
In terms of battery capacity, the tablet could house a substantial 13,000mAh battery or larger, supporting 80W wired fast charging. For photography enthusiasts, the device is expected to boast a 13-megapixel rear camera with an accompanying LED flash.
While these details have not been officially confirmed by the company, they are subject to change. Alternatively, some reports suggest that the device could potentially be launched as the OnePlus Pad 4.
Comparatively, the current OnePlus Pad 3 features a sizable 13.2-inch IPS LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a brightness level of up to 900 nits. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset manufactured on a 3nm process, paired with a maximum of 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage.
For capturing memories, the tablet boasts a 13-megapixel rear camera capable of 4K video recording, along with an 8-megapixel front camera for video calls and selfies. Powering the device is a massive 12,140mAh battery that supports 80W wired fast charging.