OnePlus Pad 2 detailed specifications leaked ahead of imminent launch

 TL;DR

• Detailed specifications of the OnePlus Pad 2 have leaked online.
• As previously rumored, the OnePlus Pad 2 is essentially the OnePlus Pad Pro from China.
• The tablet will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and a bigger 12.1-inch LCD panel.

The OnePlus Pad remains one of the top Android tablets available, but anticipation has been building for its successor, the OnePlus Pad 2. Recently, OnePlus announced that the new tablet will launch on July 16. We now have some insider details on what to expect.

Tipster Ishan Agarwal has shared the OnePlus Pad 2’s specifications on Twitter. According to Agarwal, the global version of the OnePlus Pad 2 will be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Pad Pro, which was recently released in China. Here’s a look at the expected features:

• Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
• Display: 12.1-inch (3000 x 2120 pixels) 144Hz IPS LCD with Dolby Vision & 900-nits peak brightness
• Memory & Storage: 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB options
• Audio: 6 speakers
• Battery: 9,510mAh with 67W SUPERVOOC charging
• Cameras: 13MP main camera, 8MP front camera

The most notable upgrade is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a significant improvement over the MediaTek Dimensity chip in the original OnePlus Pad. OnePlus is touting this as the “most powerful Android tablet,” a claim that seems valid as no other Android tablet currently features this chip.

In terms of design, the OnePlus Pad 2 is similar to its predecessor. It maintains the same battery capacity, charging speed, and camera setups. The display size has increased slightly from 11.6 inches to 12.1 inches, likely due to reduced bezels.

The display will remain an IPS LCD rather than upgrading to OLED, which some had hoped for. However, the original OnePlus Pad’s LCD was highly praised, so the Pad 2 should offer a comparable visual experience.

US pricing and availability are still unknown, but we expect the OnePlus Pad 2 to be available in the US shortly after its global release. The original OnePlus Pad launched at just under $500, so a similar price point for the Pad 2 is likely.

Agarwal also mentioned that OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Stylo 2 stylus pen, Smart Keyboard, and Folio Case alongside the OnePlus Pad 2 in India, with these accessories expected to be available in the US as well.

The OnePlus Summer Launch Event on July 16 will also feature other products, including the OnePlus Nord 4, Nord Buds 3 Pro, and Watch 2R. It remains to be seen which of these will be available in the US, but we hope to see them all.