OnePlus Pad 3 Now Available in India: Pricing, Offers, and Specifications

OnePlus Pad 3, a 13.2-inch tablet with a 3.4K resolution display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and 8-speaker array, is available in India starting at Rs 42,999. Introductory offers include a bank discount, no-interest EMIs, and complimentary accessories. The tablet has a slim metal design, adaptive refresh rate, Dolby Vision HDR, and Gemini AI assistant.

OnePlus has announced the availability of the OnePlus Pad 3 in India, marking the device's entry into the country's market. The tablet, which features a 13.2-inch display with 3.4K resolution, is priced at Rs 42,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and Rs 47,999 for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant [1]. The device will be available starting September 5 across various platforms, including the OnePlus website, OnePlus Store app, OnePlus Experience Stores, e-commerce platforms Amazon and Flipkart, and select retailers like Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales.

The OnePlus Pad 3 boasts a slim metal unibody design, measuring under six millimeters in thickness. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and features an eight-speaker setup with four woofers and four tweeters, promising an immersive audio experience. The tablet runs OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 and includes AI-driven features like AI Writer and AI Summarise, along with Google Gemini AI integration and Circle to Search gesture support [1].

Customers can avail of the following introductory offers:
- A bank discount of Rs 5,000 on select credit cards
- No-interest equated monthly installment (EMI) plans up to 12 months
- Complimentary Stylo 2 pen and Folio for customers purchasing between September 5 and 7 [1]

The OnePlus Pad 3's specifications include a 13.2-inch LCD display with a 3.4K resolution, a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate, and support for Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10+. The device is equipped with a 12,140mAh battery and supports 80W wired charging. It has 12GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage, along with 13MP and 8MP rear and front cameras, respectively [1].

In contrast, Xiaomi is also gearing up to release the Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro, both of which are expected to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. The Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro are anticipated to have 8GB and 12GB RAM options, respectively, and will be available in various regions except India and Japan [2].

Rumors suggest that the next generation of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, known as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, is expected to reach speeds of 4.74GHz for Samsung's next flagship phones, while the regular version may reach speeds of 4.61GHz [3].

TCL has also announced the QM9K series of TVs, which feature Google's Gemini AI built directly into their hardware. The QM9K series includes 65-, 75-, 85-, and 98-inch models with 4K resolution and Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, and HLG support [4].

References:
[1] https://www.business-standard.com/technology/gadgets/oneplus-pad-3-india-price-specs-offers-ahead-of-sale-on-september-5-details-125090100486_1.html
[2] https://xiaomitime.com/xiaomi-pad-8-and-pad-8-pro-may-feature-snapdragon-8-elite-2-63693/
[3] https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/alleged-leak-samsung-next-snapdragon-8-elite-for-galaxy-speeds-other-makers
[4] https://www.androidpolice.com/first-smart-tv-google-gemini-built-in-tcl-qm9k/