The Android tablet ecosystem receives a new competitor that does not come to play halfway. With the official presentation of the OnePlus Pad 4the Asian firm launches a direct dart at the most premium sector of the market, seeking to seduce those who need a powerful work tool or an entertainment center without limits. Initially presented in India, this proposal seeks to compete head to head with the most expensive models from Samsung and Apple.
What they have achieved at the design level is a true engineering merit. In an extremely thin metal body of just 5.94 millimeters thick, the engineers have stuffed a monstrous 13,380 mAh battery. It is a colossal capacity that guarantees forgetting the charger during long days of use. When it's time to go through the plug, its fast charging system 80W SuperVOOC It promises to recover autonomy in very short times.
An unstoppable engine weighed down by questionable decisions
Under the chassis, the numbers are spectacular. The tablet incorporates the newest processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5automatically positioning itself as one of the fastest tablets today. If we add options of up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and the future environment of OxygenOS 16 (based on Android 16), true multitasking by running multiple floating windows is a breeze. Gross performance is more than assured.
However, in the midst of this display of technical force, we come across a controversial aspect. The screen of 13.2 inches continue using technology LCD instead of making the leap to the long-awaited OLED standard. Although it has a very high 3.4K resolution and a very fluid refresh rate of 144Hzthe absence of pure blacks and the infinite contrast offered by organic panels feels like a bitter cut in a team that aspires to the top of the range.
OnePlus Pad 4 technical sheet
- Screen: 13.2″ LCD, 3.4K resolution (3392 x 2400), 144 Hz, up to 1000 nits peak brightness.
- Performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 8 GB or 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM.
- Storage: 256 GB or 512 GB UFS 4.1.
- Cameras: 13 mpx rear, 8 mpx front.
- Battery: 13,380 mAh with 80W SuperVOOC fast charging.
- Software: OxygenOS 16 (based on Android 16).
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1.
- Dimensions: Thickness of 5.94 mm and weight of 672 grams.
- Price: From approx. 590 euros (59,999 rupees).
Guaranteed productivity in the midst of an uncertain outlook
To compensate for this visual detail and attract the professional audience, they have accompanied the launch with very interesting peripherals. The new Stylo Prowhich now detects 16,000 levels of pressure, and its renewed magnetic keyboard try to bring the experience closer to that of a traditional laptop. In addition, those who use it to watch series or movies will immediately notice the immersive power of its eight speakers integrated.
The base exchange price is quite aggressive compared to its direct competitors, standing around 590 euros. An important detail of the brand's current ecosystem is that, although OnePlus is undergoing changes with the possible merger with Realmeits launch plans have not stopped. Obviously they keep their roadmap intact, demonstrating that they want to continue fighting in the hardware sector.
We are still waiting for official confirmation regarding its definitive arrival in the European and American markets. Seeing his impeccable technical file but tarnished by the panel's decision, Do you think that LCD technology is a compelling reason to rule out its purchase or does its brutal power compensate for the cut?
