OnePlus Pad 3 Pro debuts with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a massive 13,380mAh battery

OnePlus has officially launched the Pad 3 Pro, expanding its flagship-tier tablet lineup to target power users, gamers, and productivity users. Positioned as the direct successor to the Pad 2 Pro series, the new tablet features a 13.2-inch LCD panel, a 144Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and a large 13,380mAh battery. In this article, I will discuss everything you need to know about the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro, including its features, specifications, availability, and expected price in Nepal. 

OnePlus Pad 3 Pro Overview

Design and display

Starting with the design, the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro features an aluminum unibody chassis with a matte, fingerprint-resistant finish, giving it a clean and premium feel in hand. Despite housing a large battery, it measures just 5.94mm in thickness, keeping its slim profile, while the 672g weight makes it slightly heavy for long single-handed use. It is available in Dark Brown and Light Green color options. 

Moving on to the display, the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro sports a 13-inch LCD panel with a 3,392 x 2400 resolution, offering sharp visuals and a 7:5 aspect ratio, making it suitable for reading, drawing, and document editing. It also supports a smooth 144Hz refresh rate along with a 540Hz touch sampling rate for responsive scrolling and gaming. 

The screen can reach up to 1000 nits of peak brightness, offering excellent visibility in bright environments. Moreover, it boasts 12-bit color depth, 98% DCI-P3 coverage, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR Vivid for immersive media consumption and creative work like photo or video editing, where color accuracy is important. 

Performance and Software

Under the hood, the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, delivering strong performance for heavy multitasking, high-end gaming, and productivity workloads. It is paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of fast UFS 4.1 storage.

On the software side, the tablet runs ColorOS 16 based on Android 16 out of the box, with support for three major Android upgrades and six years of security updates. It also includes a range of AI-powered productivity tools, including AI Translation, real-time audio transcription, and an AI Writer, along with note features that turn sketches into clean tables or mind maps.

Additionally, the Pad 3 Pro supports PC-level WPS Office integration, keyboard and mouse sharing, and cross-device screen mirroring with compatible smartphones, making it more versatile for users who want a laptop-like experience on a tablet.

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Camera and Battery

For optics, the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro features a 13MP camera for basic photography, document scanning, and video capture, making it more of a utility-focused setup than a photography-centric one. On the front, it includes an 8MP selfie camera, suitable for video calls and online meetings, with clear, stable performance.

In terms of battery life, the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro packs a huge 13,380mAh battery, designed to deliver extended use for work, entertainment, and gaming throughout the day. It also supports 67W fast charging for quick top-ups. 

OnePlus Pad 3 Pro Specifications:

• Design, build: 289.71mm × 209.76mm × 5.9 mm, 672g, available in Dark Brown and Light Green
• Display: 13.2-inch LCD,  2400 x 3392 pixels, up to 144Hz refresh rate, up to 540Hz touch sampling, 1,000 nits peak brightness, 700 nits (typ), 98% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Memory: 12/16GB RAM, 256/512GB UFS 4.1 storage
• Software & UI: ColorOS 16 (based on Android 16)
• Rear Camera: 13MP
• Front Camera: 8MP
• Audio: 8 speakers
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6/7, dual-band, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C
• Battery: 13,380mAh (typical), 67W wired charging

OnePlus Pad 3 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The OnePlus Pad 3 is available in China with a starting price of CNY 4,400 for the base 12/256GB model, while the 12/512GB and 16/512GB variants are priced at CNY 4,900 and CNY 5,400, respectively. While there is no information about its global release, if it gets launched in the local market, one can expect the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro price in Nepal to be around NPR 98,299 for the 12/256GB variant.