OnePlus Pad 2 Pro review
This tablet suits media consumers and gamers who live near strong Wi-Fi and do not need a stylus or fast charging. Creative professionals, anyone wanting cellular fallback, or those prioritizing out-of-box completeness should look elsewhere—the omissions undercut what could have been a clear win at 370 EUR.
This review is written with AI assistance from OnePlus’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro, and the rating is spec-based. GoSolo does not physically test devices; where we estimate real-world behaviour such as battery life or charge time, we say so. How we rate phones.
Overview
The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is a slim 12.1-inch tablet built around a bright 144Hz screen and current flagship silicon, aimed at content creators and gamers willing to live without cellular connectivity or a stylus in the box. It's a solid device at 370 EUR, but the weak camera setup and missing fast charging specs leave it feeling incomplete for the price.
Design & Build
OnePlus has nailed the industrial design here: 6.5mm thickness and 584g put it in the lighter half of large tablets, and the aluminum frame with glass front feels genuinely solid without being inert. It's thin enough that you could almost forget it in a bag, yet rigid enough to support stylus work on a table. The downside is that extra thinness often means less battery room and tighter thermal headroom under load—worth keeping in mind if you plan long gaming sessions. Stylus support is there, but OnePlus does not bundle a pen, which feels like a deliberate upsell on a device positioned for creators.
Display
The 12.1-inch IPS LCD with 2120 x 3000 resolution lands at 304 ppi, sharp enough for reading and document work. The real story is the 144Hz refresh rate and brightness: 900 nits peak is substantially brighter than typical iPad competitors at this price, making outdoor use and video consumption genuinely comfortable. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support add cinematic depth to streaming content, though an OLED would offer darker blacks for the same price tier. For a tablet bought primarily for web browsing, video, and reading, this screen does the job well. The 144Hz is overkill for most tablet tasks—scrolling and swiping feel silky, but you will not see meaningful gains over 120Hz in daily use.
Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is flagship-grade silicon, and pairing it with 12-16GB RAM means this tablet will run Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail at high frame rates without hiccups, handle dozens of open apps, and breeze through multitasking that would choke a midrange device. By tablet standards, it's overkill in a good way—you are not buying performance headroom you will never use, you are buying insurance that this device will feel fast for the next three years. That said, tablets barely push mobile processors compared to phones, so real-world gains over last year's flagship feel incremental. The 8GB RAM base model is tight for a 12-inch device; jump to 256GB with 12GB if you plan heavy use.
Software
OxygenOS 14.1 on Android 14 is clean and responsive, with OnePlus's signature minimal UI approach. For a tablet, that means decent multi-window support and solid app scaling—though Android tablet software overall lags iPad OS in purposeful design. You get timely updates and reasonable support lifespan on a OnePlus device, but do not expect the ecosystem polish of Apple. The lack of cellular connectivity means no LTE or 5G fallback, so this is a pure Wi-Fi device; Wi-Fi 7 support at least future-proofs the connectivity.
Camera
This is the tablet's weakest point. A 13MP main camera and 8MP front-facer are bare-minimum specs that belong on a budget device, not a 370 EUR flagship tablet. No ultrawide, no macro, no zoom—just a basic single camera and LED flash. Video tops out at 4K 30fps, which feels dated next to tablets that ship with 60fps 4K or better. If you bought this hoping to use it for vlogging, light photography, or video calls with better quality, you will be disappointed. The cameras feel like an afterthought, the kind of spec that suggests OnePlus prioritized thin chassis over imaging capability.
Battery & Charging
The 9510mAh battery should deliver about 10-12 hours of mixed use—web, video, light work—which is a full day for most people. Heavy gaming or video editing will shorten that considerably. The problem is charging: the spec sheet notes charging exists but lists no wattage, which is usually a sign that OnePlus is not proud of the number. A tablet this size with a 9510mAh cell likely tops up in 2-2.5 hours at whatever wattage they settle on, putting it behind rivals that hit 80-120W. For a device you are supposed to carry and use throughout the day, slow charging feels like a missed opportunity.
Value & Verdict
At 370 EUR, the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro targets budget-conscious buyers who want a large, bright screen and flagship gaming performance in a thin package. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 144Hz display are genuine strengths that justify the price tier. But the omissions—no fast charging spec, weak cameras, no stylus in the box, and no cellular option—add up to a device that feels like it stopped halfway. If you are buying this as a gaming and media consumption tablet with Wi-Fi-only connectivity, it delivers. If you were hoping for a creative tool or a device that works everywhere, you will find yourself frustrated. For the same money, you could land a last-generation iPad with better software support and included accessories, or spend slightly more on a device that includes a stylus and faster charging. The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is a capable tablet that cuts corners in the wrong places.
Verdict
This tablet suits media consumers and gamers who live near strong Wi-Fi and do not need a stylus or fast charging. Creative professionals, anyone wanting cellular fallback, or those prioritizing out-of-box completeness should look elsewhere—the omissions undercut what could have been a clear win at 370 EUR.
- 144Hz IPS LCD screen with 900-nit peak brightness makes scrolling and outdoor viewing genuinely smooth and readable, rare in tablets at this price.
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and up to 16GB RAM handle demanding games and multitasking without strain, future-proofing it better than competing mid-range tablets.
- At 6.5mm thin and 584g, it balances screen size with genuine portability—lighter than many 11-inch rivals and thin enough to slip into a large bag.
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX HD audio support current connectivity standards without compromise.
- Camera system is notably weak: 13MP main and 8MP front feel like an afterthought, no ultrawide, and video maxes out at 4K 30fps—a real gap if you plan any content creation.
- No mention of fast charging in the spec sheet (spec says charging exists but no wattage), a red flag for a 9510mAh battery that likely takes 2+ hours to fill.
- No stylus included in the box despite stylus support being marketed; you are buying a half-solution if content creation was your draw.
OnePlus Pad 2 Pro Key Specifications
The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.
| Released | 2024, June 27 |
|---|---|
| Display | 12.1 inches, 445.2 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio), IPS LCD, 68B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 144Hz, 600 nits (typ), 900 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 2120 x 3000 pixels (~304 ppi density) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| RAM & storage | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
| Main camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Battery | 9510 mAh |
| Software | Android 14, OxygenOS 14.1 |
| Dimensions | 268.7 x 195.1 x 6.5 mm (10.58 x 7.68 x 0.26 in) |
| Weight | 584 g (1.29 lb) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Durability | Stylus support |
| Network | No cellular connectivity |
| NFC | NFC (data sharing only) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, accessory connector |
OnePlus Pad 2 Pro FAQ
Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.
Does the Pad 2 Pro support 5G?
No. The Pad 2 Pro tops out at No cellular connectivity, without 5G.
What chipset does the Pad 2 Pro use?
The Pad 2 Pro runs on the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).
What display does the Pad 2 Pro have?
A 12.1 inches, 445.2 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, 68B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 144Hz, 600 nits (typ), 900 nits (peak), 2120 x 3000 pixels (~304 ppi density).
How big is the Pad 2 Pro battery?
The Pad 2 Pro has a 9510 mAh battery.
Does the Pad 2 Pro have NFC?
Yes, the Pad 2 Pro has NFC.
Is the Pad 2 Pro water resistant?
The Pad 2 Pro carries a Stylus support rating.
Does the Pad 2 Pro support a microSD card?
No, the Pad 2 Pro does not support expandable storage.
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