Is OnePlus Pad better than Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
What's the story
OnePlus recently introduced its first-ever tablet, dubbed OnePlus Pad. While the brand is yet to disclose the price, it has officially revealed that the device will be up for pre-orders starting April 28. The OnePlus Pad promises a great viewing experience, seamless performance, and immersive audio. However, is it capable enough to take on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8? Let's find out.
Design
The OnePlus Pad gets a 144Hz refresh rate
The OnePlus Pad and Galaxy Tab S8 offer a metal body, a top-centered camera, and support for a stylus pen and keyboard. The OnePlus Pad sports an 11.6-inch 2.8K LCD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, a 7:5 aspect ratio, and Dolby Vision. The Galaxy Tab S8 gets an 11.0-inch WQXGA LTPS TFT display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Cameras
The Galaxy Tab S8 offers a 12MP front-facing camera
The OnePlus Pad has a 13MP single rear camera, with an LED flash. On the front, it gets an 8MP selfie shooter. The Galaxy Tab S8 is fitted with dual rear cameras including a 13MP main snapper and a 6MP ultra-wide lens. Up front, it features a 12MP camera. The Samsung tablet can shoot 4K videos at 30fps via both front and rear snappers.
Internals
The OnePlus Pad has a 9,510mAh battery pack
The OnePlus Pad gets Dimensity 9000 processor, with up to 12GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, and a 9,510mAh battery supporting 67W fast-charging. The Galaxy Tab S8 houses Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, with 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and an 8,000mAh battery featuring 45W rapid charging. They ship with Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) and Android 12 (One UI 4.1), respectively.
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The Galaxy Tab S8 comes in Wi-Fi and cellular models
The OnePlus Pad is equipped with a quad-speaker setup that features Omnibearing Sound Field technology and supports Dolby Atmos. Wireless connectivity options on the tablet include Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3. Likewise, the Galaxy Tab S8 packs four speakers with Dolby Atmos support. It offers a nano-SIM slot, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and GPS. For biometric authentication, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Availability
The OnePlus Pad's pre-order will begin later this month
The OnePlus Pad will be available for pre-booking starting April 28. The device is expected to start at around Rs. 40,000 in the Indian market. The Galaxy Tab S8 comes in a sole 8GB/128GB configuration. The tablet retails at Rs. 58,999 for its Wi-Fi trim. Its cellular (Wi-Fi + 5G) variant is priced at Rs. 70,999. It is available for purchase via several stores.
Verdict
OnePlus Pad v/s Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: Which is better?
OnePlus Pad seems to be a better deal than Galaxy Tab S8, although it comes in a Wi-Fi-only model. It is not meant for buyers seeking a tablet with cellular connectivity. The OnePlus Pad has notable features such as a higher refresh rate, more RAM/storage, and bigger battery with faster charging. However, only the tablet's price will determine the kind of reception it gets.