A tablet is a serious tool for those who use it as their primary device for work, movies, and reading. But before installing apps, you need to choose the right model. And now an interesting contender has appeared on the market: OnePlus has unveiled the OnePlus Pad 4 — a flagship device with a top-tier chip, a record-breaking battery, and eight speakers. Let’s break down what this tablet is all about and whether it’s worth the money.
The coolest tablet of 2026 has hit the market. Image: OnePlus
Design and Display of the OnePlus Pad 4
Let’s start with the dimensions. It immediately becomes clear who the OnePlus Pad 4 is for. 13.2 inches, 7:5 aspect ratio, 5.94 mm thickness, and 672 g weight. This is a large device that won’t fit in a bag without a dedicated compartment. For comparison: Xiaomi Pad 8 is 11.2 inches, significantly more compact and lighter. The OnePlus Pad 4 is an entirely different class.
13.2 inches — this is closer to a laptop than a regular tablet.
The OnePlus Pad 4 display features an IPS panel with a resolution of 3392×2400 and a 144 Hz refresh rate. The touch sensor operates at 540 Hz (instant response in any usage scenario). Brightness reaches up to 1000 nits peak (readable outdoors). 12-bit color ensures accurate color reproduction. For working with documents, watching movies, and drawing — this is a serious display. The body comes in two colors: brown and light green. The gold and purple variants that were available on the OPPO Pad 5 Pro (the Chinese version of this tablet) did not make it to the OnePlus Pad 4.
OnePlus Pad 4 Specifications
The internals are truly flagship-grade. Image: OnePlus
Before talking about the features, let’s look at the hardware. The OnePlus Pad 4 specifications are as follows:
| Specifications | OnePlus Pad 4 |
|---|---|
| Display | 13.2 inches, IPS (3392×2400), 144 Hz |
| Main Camera | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Memory | 8/256 GB or 12/512 GB |
| Battery | 13,380 mAh |
| Charging | 67 W |
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip on 3 nm process — the same one found in flagship smartphones of 2026. For a tablet, this means performance without any ceiling: heavy games, video editing, working with multiple apps simultaneously without lag or overheating. UFS 4.1 storage — the fastest available, apps open instantly. Now for what’s important to know upfront. There’s no NFC, which is typical for a tablet. But there’s also no biometrics. Water resistance is not claimed. For a flagship device in this price class, these are notable gaps.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in a tablet — that's excessive power that will never run out.
OnePlus Pad 4 vs OnePlus Pad 3 are separated by exactly one chip generation and a noticeably larger battery. The fourth generation surpasses it in all key parameters.
Sound in the OnePlus Pad 4
This is where OnePlus has implemented something few others do in tablets. Eight speakers — not a marketing phrase, but a real symmetrical acoustic system. Four speakers on each side of the OnePlus Pad 4 provide surround sound regardless of device orientation. For watching movies and video content, this is a fundamental advantage over competitors.
The manufacturer put a very serious emphasis on sound. Image: OnePlus
For comparison: Xiaomi Pad 8 offers four speakers (half as many). OnePlus Pad 3 had six speakers. The fourth generation added two more. If sound matters to you, the OnePlus Pad 4 will be unrivaled in this segment.
Battery and Charging of the OnePlus Pad 4
The headline number of this tablet is 13,380 mAh. This is one of the largest batteries among Android tablets on the market in 2026. With moderate use (reading, documents, video), you can realistically expect two days without charging. With active use — a full working day with battery to spare.
13,380 mAh — one of the largest batteries among Android tablets in 2026.
67 W charging via USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C replenishes this battery in approximately an hour and a half. Not a record speed for a smartphone, but for a tablet with a battery of this capacity — a reasonable balance. Additional bonus: USB 3.2 Gen 1 provides high data transfer speeds (connecting to a laptop or external storage works quickly).
Xiaomi Pad 8 carries a 10,100 mAh battery (noticeably smaller), as does its Pro version, which is close in specs to the new OnePlus device. The OnePlus Pad 4 surpasses both models in battery capacity by a significant margin.
OnePlus Pad 4 Price and Release Date
The OnePlus Pad 4 launch took place in the Indian market. The tablet has been officially unveiled and has gone on sale. The OnePlus Pad 4 price in India:
- 8/256 GB — 62,999 rupees (≈ $740);
- 12/512 GB — 67,999 rupees (≈ $800).
The OnePlus Pad 4 release date for the global market and Russia has not been officially announced. The OnePlus Pad 4 will be available for purchase through AliExpress or grey market channels. The estimated price when it appears on AliExpress will be around $550–650 depending on the configuration and exchange rate.
The brand’s Indian division announced the start of pre-orders
For context: the OnePlus Pad 3 can currently be found for around $410 on AliExpress.
