Today, OnePlus has just taken the covers off the new OnePlus Pad 3, with the intention of this being the tablet of 2025. A big claim, and one that we will be able to find out more about when we get our review unit in. For now, though, let’s have a look at the main headlines.
Firstly there is a new design to contend with and as part of this design the screen has grown a tad from 12.1″ on the OnePlus Pad 2 to 13.2″ on the OnePlus Pad 3 This results in a slight increase in the resolution up to 3.4K whilst still maintaining the unigue aspect ratio that OnePlus like to embu their tablest with in this case it is 7:5. The OnePlus Pad 3 has also got a little bit skinnier as is the trend these days and the thickess now measure in at 6mm (excluding the cameras).
The all-metal unibody design, which ensures the body is incredibly strong and bend-resistant, has made this possible. This design also allows for the integration of some rather special hardware, which brings us nicely to the new hardware.
As mentioned, the OnePlus Pad 3 boasts significant improvements in its internals. We now have up to 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. The latest Qualcomm silicon, the Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite chip, powers the tablet. To keep the device cool, a graphene composite-based vapour chamber has been introduced. The tablet’s sound system is handled by eight symmetrically placed speakers. These speakers consist of four tweeters and four woofers, positioned on the edges of the tablet when held in landscape mode – a design choice that emphasises its intended use.
The OnePlus Pad 3 is designed to keep you powered up throughout the day.
It features a massive 12,410 mAh battery, allowing you to play AAA games for up to 6 hours, watch YouTube shorts for up to 15 hours, and even play longer videos (movies) for up to 17 hours, according to testing from OnePlus. Impressively, the battery can last up to 70 days in standby mode after a full charge, and it should maintain its state of charge for up to 2 years. Based on my experience with the OnePlus Pad 2, I believe these claims are accurate. The battery on that device has never let me down over the past year of my usage.
Fast charging is going to be taken care of using SuperVOOC charging with an appropriate plug, with a full charge from 0 to 100% taking just over an hour and a half, the tablet is capable of charging at 80W.
The last headline is the software change that OnePlus has introduced to the new OnePlus Pad 3. This includes a new, improved version of Open Canvas, which enhances multitasking efficiency and introduces a system-level drag-and-drop action. The update also proactively suggests that using a split-screen layout might be beneficial, making it easier to manage multiple windowed apps and optimise the available space. Additionally, the update brings all the latest Google AI tools, including new ones like AI Writer and AI Summarise, which users have previously used on OnePlus phones like the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus Open, and now are available on the tablet as well.
Of course, OnePlus would not be launching a new tablet without adding new accessories. So we have been provided with a new OnePlus Pad 3 Smart Keyboard, which is slimmer and lighter and has now got more functionality with useful command keys and an AI Button for initiating Google Gemini. Thankfully, the Pad 3 will still work with the OnePlus Stylo 2 that I have from the previous tablet. The Stylo 2 supports all the features that you would want from a Stylus, being able to detect up to 16,000 different levels of pressure. They have also added a quick drag gesture to enable quick annotations to be made to anything on your screen. These will be useful features for those notetakers out there, for sure! The last accessory is a new trifold case which has 3 ways to prop up the tablet at three different angles. This will help you find the perfect angle for using the OnePlus Pad 3 for video work or play. It also includes a new magnetic buckle for securely storing the OnePlus Stylo 2, which will be very handy as I have been close to losing mine several times.
So those are the main headlines of the OnePlus Pad 3, but now onto the more important stuff, What, When and How much, so here are the details below.
OnePlus Pad 3 is available in Storm Blue and is available in two versions, priced as follows
OnePlus Pad 3 12GB + 256GB: £529
OnePlus Pad 3 16GB + 256GB: £599
The accessories are priced as below
OnePlus Pad 3 Stylo 2: £99
OnePlus Pad 3 Smart Keyboard: £169
OnePlus Pad 3 Folio Case: £59
So if you are interested in getting a OnePlus Pad 3 you can preorder it now from the site. If you are quick enough, then you can take advantage of the following deal:- £70 direct discount on OnePlus Pad 3 16GB + 512GB when you buy from OnePlus. That’s 512GB for the price of 256GB!
In addition to the above, you can also choose from any of the accessories above for free while stocks last. I would recommend the Smart Keyboard as it has been abundantly useful with my OnePlus Pad 2.
OnePlus Pad 3 pre-orders are now available, with the first shipments expected on the 19th of June when the tablet goes on open sale.
I’m excited to get my hands on the OnePlus Pad 3 and Smart Keyboard in the next few days. I’m eager to explore its features and compare it to my previous tablet of the year, the OnePlus Pad 2.
OnePlus launches OnePlus Pad 3, 2025’s must have tablet
Elite level chipset and industry leading hardware combine with AI functionality and blazing fast operating system to redefine the Android tablet market
London, UK – June 5, 2025 – Global technology brand OnePlus today officially launched OnePlus Pad 3, its latest flagship tablet, and in doing so completely redefined the Android tablet market for 2025. The tablet, which goes on sale on 19th June, merges supercharged hardware with smart software and AI features to create the ultimate tablet experience.
”Our OnePlus Pad Series has established a strong reputation for delivering some of the most powerful and productivity-focused tablets on the market – and the launch of the OnePlus Pad 3 is the next big step of this journey,” said Celina Shi, Chief Marketing Officer, OnePlus Europe. ”Combining blazing fast hardware, a vibrant display, ultra-portability, AI enhanced productivity features and booming speakers for immersive gaming and movies, the OnePlus Pad 3 redefines the Android tablet industry in 2025.”
A design that goes down a Storm
OnePlus Pad 3 is designed to be utterly captivating to hold. Measuring less than six millimetres thin, OnePlus Pad 3 has been developed with an all-metal unibody design that ensures it’s super strong and bend-resistant. It also features eight symmetrically placed speakers – four woofers and four tweeters – to give a truly immersive audio experience, while the newly redesigned rear camera, which has been moved from a central position to the corner, gives the OnePlus Pad 3 a fresh look for 2025.
On the front of OnePlus Pad 3 is OnePlus’s best-ever tablet display. Measuring 13.2 inches with a 3.4k resolution, 12-bit colour depth and pixel density of 315 PPI, it’s perfect for displaying everything from the latest blockbuster to your latest work presentation. And its unique 7:5 aspect ratio means multitasking is an absolute breeze too.
Hardwearing hardware
OnePlus Pad 3 utilises the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, one of Qualcomm Technologies’ most powerful and fastest mobile system-on-a-chip. It’s paired with either 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage or 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, giving you everything you need for high end working or high end gaming. So you can game even longer, the tablet is equipped with a powerful cooling system which uses vapor chambers made of a graphene composite material to dissipate heat better than competing tablets.
Powering all of this hardware is an absolutely massive 12,140 mAh battery, so large it’ll play super high-end AAA games for up to 6 hours, play short videos for more than 15 hours, and play long videos for more than 17. It will stay on standby for 70 days and will hold its charge for more than two full years if switched off. The powerful 80W SUPERVOOC charging means a ten minute charge will give users an extra 18% battery.
OxygenOS and Open Canvas
OnePlus Pad 3 ships with OxygenOS 15, the latest version of OnePlus’s lauded operating system, which comes with all the features, functions and AI tools OnePlus users love. That includes productivity features like AI Writer and AI Summarize, designed to make writing, translating and summarising documents easier, as well as creativity functions like a wide range of photo customisation tools and Google AI features like Gemini and Circle to Search.
OnePlus Pad 3 also comes with Open Canvas, the best way of multitasking on a tablet, which has also been upgraded since OnePlus Pad 2. That means an improved system level drag and drop update and a new way of split screen working. So if you’re trying to arrange a meetup with a group of friends and find yourself flicking between the group chat and a maps app, OnePlus Pad 3 will suggest you simply split your screen between the two apps instead.
A new keyboard, a stylish stylus and a converting case
OnePlus Pad 3 is even better when paired with its friends. The new OnePlus Pad keyboard now has larger, spaced out keycaps that give a PC-style feel, as well as including a range of useful command keys and a new dedicated AI button, while still retaining the same massive trackpad. It can also be adjusted to between 110 and 165 degree angles and continues to support NFC transfers and instant magnetic connection while even being a little bit lighter than the last one too.
OnePlus Pad 3 also pairs with OnePlus Stylo 2 and recognises every single one of its 16,000 different levels of pressure. OnePlus Pad 3 also uses the stylus in new ways – simply swipe the pen down in the upper right corner of the display and you can automatically annotate what’s displayed on the tablet, plus if the display is off a simple tap with OnePlus Stylo 2 will instantly take you to the shorthand notes page, perfect for that quick scribble.
Finally, the new tri-folding design of the OnePlus Pad 3 folio case means it’s as stable as a mountain at any angle. Fold the case up into a traditional triangle for a super steady 20 degree angle, perfect for drawing, writing or taking notes. Move to the new triangular folded design and OnePlus Pad 3 adopts a 44 degree angle, allowing for inclined viewing when looked at head on. And for even higher angles, fold the case into its Y shape for 60 and 72 degree viewing angles for even clearer reading. Whichever angle users pick, they’re guaranteed easy use and easy access. And when they’re done, just close the case and OnePlus Pad 3 will automatically switch off. Finally, the new magnetic buckle also means the case protects OnePlus Stylo 2, helping to avoid any awkward moments rooting around in a bag.
Market and Availability
OnePlus Pad 3 pre-orders open at 08:05AM BST on 5 June with the on-sale date following at 09:00AM BST on 19 June.
OnePlus Pad 3 is available in Storm Blue and is available in two versions, priced as follows
OnePlus Pad 3 12GB + 256GB: £529
OnePlus Pad 3 16GB + 256GB: £599
The OnePlus Pad 3 is available with the following accessories:
OnePlus Pad 3 Stylo 2: £99
OnePlus Pad 3 Smart Keyboard: £169
OnePlus Pad 3 Folio Case: £59
Offers and Incentives:
Early customers of the OnePlus Pad 3 in Europe will be rewarded with the following incentives:
£70 direct discount on OnePlus Pad 3 16GB + 512GB when you buy from oneplus.com. That’s 512GB for the price of 256GB!
The option of ONE FREE gift. Options as follows:
OnePlus Pad 3 Smart Keyboard (worth £169)
OnePlus Pad 3 Stylo 2 (worth £99)
OnePlus Pad 3 Folio Case (worth £59)
OnePlus SUPERVOOC 80W Dual Ports GaN Power Adapter Kit (worth £49.99)
All offers are available until the limited stocks last. Pre-orders for the OnePlus Pad 3 will begin at 08:05 BST on 5 June.
Please visit oneplus.com for full information about offers, bundles, trade-ins and more.
