The Android tablet market has undergone a major transformation in recent years, with major players such as Samsung, Lenovo, HUAWEI, and now OnePlus offering a range of options to choose from. The BBK-owned brand recently showcased the OnePlus Pad at the Cloud 11 event (we got to see the device in action). In this article, we test the OnePlus Pad and compare it to the entry-level Samsung Galaxy. Tab S8. Compare their features, capabilities, and performance to decide which is the better investment.
Technical specifications
feature |
one plus pad |
samsung galaxy tab s8 |
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build |
glass front, aluminum frame |
glass front, aluminum frame |
screen |
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processor |
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
RAM & storage |
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camera |
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battery |
9,510mAh |
8,000mAh |
charging |
67W SuperVOOC (0-100% in 80 minutes) |
45W wired, super fast charging (0-100% in 80 minutes) |
unlock method |
Face Unlock, PIN, Pattern, Password |
Fingerprint (Side Mount), Face ID, PIN, Pattern, Password |
connectivity |
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 |
colour |
halo green |
graphite, silver, pink gold |
operating system |
OxygenOS based on Android 13 |
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
starting price |
none |
$699 |
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one plus pad
The OnePlus Pad is the company’s first tablet. It has a large 11.6-inch display powered by a Dimensity 9000 chip with 12GB of RAM. It supports 67W fast wired charging and can last for days with the massive 9510 mAh battery.
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samsung galaxy tab s8
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series is a great option for those looking for a new Android tablet. There are three options to choose from, all of which offer great media experiences and other features to help you create what you want.
design
The OnePlus Pad features a premium design with a precision-cut aluminum frame and a unique “star orbit” pattern on the back. The tablet’s large camera bump is prominently positioned above his OnePlus logo in the center back. Unlike the straight edge design of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, the rounded edges of the OnePlus Pad make it easier to hold and use. The tablet is available in a single eye-catching Halo Green color.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 also has an all-aluminum body. It comes with a smaller battery, but is slimmer and lighter than the OnePlus Pad. The back of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 has a magnetic cutout that extends from the tablet’s camera module, providing a safe and accessible place to store and charge the S Pen. The colors are graphite, silver, and pink gold.
screen
Moving on to the front display, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features an 11-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and offers a pixel density of 274 PPI. The display supports Samsung’s S Pen included in the box.
The OnePlus Pad, on the other hand, features a similarly sized 11.61-inch LCD display with a higher resolution of 2800 x 2000 and a refresh rate of 144Hz. The specific type of display protection used by OnePlus isn’t specified, but the tablet does feature a 2.5D curved cover edge design that enhances the overall aesthetics. Additionally, the OnePlus Pad offers a higher pixel density of 296PPI, which is sharper than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8’s display. The display also supports OnePlus’ first stylus, the company’s Stylo, which must be purchased separately.
camera
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 has a dual camera setup consisting of a 13MP main camera and a 6MP ultra-wide lens on the back, while the OnePlus Pad has a single 13MP sensor. As for the front-facing camera, the OnePlus Pad has an 8MP camera on the top edge of the front display bezel, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 has a 12MP front-facing camera.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8’s camera setup is flush with the back, while the OnePlus Pad’s camera module is positioned more prominently towards the center of the tablet. Some might see this as a more stable design, but it reduces the risk of the device wobbling on a flat surface, so the camera bump is too big considering there’s only one primary sensor. Become.
Speaking of numbers, the Tab S8’s primary camera can capture HDR photos and record videos at up to 4K 60 fps, while the OnePlus Pad can only support video recording up to 4K 30 fps.
performance
The OnePlus Pad is powered by the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset. The processor is based on the 4nm node process and features one Cortex-X2 core clocked at up to 3.05 GHz, three Cortex-A710 cores clocked up to 2.85 GHz and four 1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. increase. Combined with up to 12GB of RAM, the OnePlus Pad should be able to handle daily multitasking with ease. This tablet runs on ColorsOS 13.1 (based on Android 13) right out of the box.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 also houses the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The chipset also features one Cortex-X2 core clocked up to 3.00 GHz, three Cortex-A710 clocked up to 2.50 GHz and four 1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. Although clock speeds are slightly slower, the tablet can handle demanding tasks with ease.First launched with Android 12, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 has been updated to the latest One UI 5 based on Android 13. rice field.
battery
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 has a massive 8,000 mAh battery that can easily last a full day with regular use. It supports 45W fast charging, which allows you to replenish the battery quickly, but it’s not quite as fast as the 67W fast charging found in the OnePlus Pad. has become one of OnePlus touts the Pad’s standby time as 1 month, while his actual battery life is 2 days, but those claims haven’t been verified yet, and for the time being we’ll stick to these lab results. have to rely on.
Other features
- SIM connection: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 supports both 5G and LTE networks, so you can work on the go. In contrast, the OnePlus Pad doesn’t have a SIM card slot for cellular connectivity.
- unlock method: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 offers a handy side-mounted fingerprint scanner for quick unlocking, while the OnePlus Pad opts for facial recognition tech but lacks a fingerprint scanner.
- Samsung DeX on Galaxy Tab S8: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 can be connected to any monitor and can be used as a full-fledged computing device with keyboard and mouse functionality for a versatile experience. Unfortunately, the OnePlus Pad doesn’t have this feature.
- Features of the ecosystem: The OnePlus Pad is designed to work seamlessly with other devices thanks to its ecosystem features. If you have a OnePlus smartphone, you can take advantage of features like OTP sharing, cellular data sharing, and cross-device copy and paste functionality.
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one plus pad
The OnePlus Pad is the company’s first tablet. It has a large 11.6-inch display powered by a Dimensity 9000 chip with 12GB of RAM. It supports 67W fast wired charging and can last for days with its massive 9510 mAh battery.
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samsung galaxy tab s8
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series is a great option for those looking for a new Android tablet. There are three options to choose from, all of which offer great media experiences and other features to help you create what you want.