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OnePlus Pad 3

Name: OnePlus Pad 3
Brand: OnePlus

Highly rated

Average of 7 professional reviews

7 of 7 recommend it · broad agreement

Where the 7 reviews landedRange 80–95

5060708010088 avg

Exact average 87.9 · all scores printed by the outlets

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7 professional reviewers tested the OnePlus Pad 3, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: performance and battery life. Most common complaint: software and app.

Reviewed by Expert Reviews, Android Central, TechRadar and 4 more

The catch: It has an LCD screen, and OS updates run only three years.

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What 7 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100

95
Expert ReviewsThe outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2025
A fast, big-screened tablet with great stamina that rivals the iPad Air.
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90
Android CentralHands-on review · 2025
A premium, fast tablet with understated AI and great value that the reviewer would buy himself and rates above the iPad Pro and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.
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90
TechRadarHands-on review · 2025
The reviewer is ready to swap his iPad for it as a productivity tablet, praising OxygenOS and battery life.
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90
Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025
Considered the best Android tablet for most people, with flagship power, a big screen, strong battery and good accessories at a mid-range price.
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90
Tech AdvisorHands-on review · 2025
A mid-range Android tablet with flagship feel, excellent performance, display and battery.
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80
WIREDHands-on review
A very capable flagship Android tablet with excellent screen, speakers and multitasking, but the reviewer questions the steep price jump and missing basics like biometrics and cellular.
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80
The VergeHands-on review · 2025
A great entertainment tablet with strong software and better update support, but only okay for work thanks to a fiddly keyboard trackpad and a higher price.
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What critics praise most

Performance5 of 7

Battery life5 of 7

Picture quality4 of 7

What critics dislike most

Software and app4 of 7

Price3 of 7

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Common questions

Is the OnePlus Pad 3 worth it?

Most critics think so: 7 of 7 recommend it. It has an LCD screen, and OS updates run only three years.

Do critics agree about the OnePlus Pad 3?

Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (WIRED) to 95 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 15 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the OnePlus Pad 3?

Software and app (4 of 7 reviews), Price (3 of 7 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the OnePlus Pad 3?

The Apple iPad Pro (M5) (critic score 87), best screen.