The OnePlus Pad Pro (Review) was originally introduced in China this year, and it appears that a new variant of this premium tablet could be coming soon. Recent leaks suggest a new version of the OnePlus Pad Pro, featuring a taller display along with several modifications. Let's dive into the details.
New Size Variant on the Horizon?
Recent information comes from a Weibo post by ‘WHYLAB’, who indicates that the OnePlus Pad Pro will have a new size variant. This new model is not meant to replace the original, but is instead a larger option. To recap, the OnePlus Pad Pro was initially launched with a 12.1-inch screen, boasting a 144Hz refresh rate, a 3K resolution (3200 x 2120 pixels), and a 7:5 aspect ratio. It seems that a new version will soon be released, featuring a taller 13-inch LCD display, with an impressive 3840×2400 resolution (3K+), a 144Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 600 nits.
Changes in Brightness and Competition
While the size and resolution are indeed improving, it appears that the overall brightness may be taking a hit, going down from 900 nits in the original OnePlus Pad Pro to 600 nits in this new 13-inch model. If this information is accurate, it suggests that OnePlus is aiming to create taller tablets that could compete with similar devices from Apple and Samsung, such as the iPad Air, iPad Pro (13-inch), and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (14.6-inch). Unfortunately, WHYLAB did not provide any additional details about this tablet.
Internal Specs Likely Unchanged
The Weibo post does not mention essential details like specifications and features. This leads us to believe that the internal hardware may remain consistent across both models. In essence, this appears to be more of a minor update or a new size variant. From the original OnePlus Pad Pro launch, we learned that this tablet is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It has a substantial 9,510mAh battery that supports 67W wired fast charging. Additionally, it features a 13-megapixel camera on the back and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. This is the extent of the information available right now, so stay tuned for future news.
