- The OnePlus Pad 2 is set to launch in the second half of 2024, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, aiming to challenge Samsung's high-end tablet dominance.
- Potential upgrades to include an AMOLED display and performance boost from the previous MediaTek Dimensity 9000.
- Speculations suggest OnePlus might introduce a budget-friendly "R" variant of the Pad 2, promising value for consumers and heating up competition in the premium tablet market.
Being acknowledged as an innovative smartphone brand, OnePlus entered this market with the launch of the OnePlus Pad which had successfully grabbed the market. It seems that this time the company aspires to tackle the supremacy of Samsung in the high-end Android tablet area.
OnePlus Pad 2 Poised to Rival Samsung’s High-End Tablet Dominance
Several days ago Max Jambor, a renowned tech tipster, unveiled interesting findings on the Pad 2. Quoting his own tweet about the release in the second half of 2024, he suggests the new tablet will the highly efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, also present in leading smartphones like Galaxy S24 Ultra and OnePlus 12.
This upgrade succeeds the original OnePlus Pad‘s MediaTek Dimensity 9000, and will exponentially improve the performance on Pad 2. Other rumours suggests that the Pad will also feature an AMOLED display, competing directly with high-end Samsung Tablets.
Of course with big spec bumps, we can also expect a slight price bump on the OnePlus Pad 2, given that OnePlus has always been a brand that delivers good value to consumers. Not to mention, it is also speculated that OnePlus might release a cheaper “R” variant of the tablet, like the company’s phone lineup.
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This news makes the rest of 2024 more exciting for Android tablet enthusiasts, as OnePlus might smartly schedule the tablet launch very close to the Galaxy Tab S10 series launch, while undercutting Samsung on the price – now that’s a popcorn-worthy battle.
What are your thoughts on the upcoming OnePlus Pad 2? Do you think it can compete with the likes of iPad Pros and Galaxy Tab. S10 series, or will it cut a few corners to provide better value for money? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
