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Last updated on December 14th, 2023 at 09:55 am
OnePlus is venturing even further into affordability with their latest tablet – the OnePlus Pad Go. The company provided Digital Trends with an exclusive look
OnePlus embarked on its journey by producing high-speed phones that offered exceptional value without breaking the bank. This approach extended to their earbuds and eventually found its way into the tablet market. In April, they introduced the OnePlus Pad, featuring a sleek design, a high-resolution 144Hz screen, and a top-of-the-line chip, all at a price lower than Apple’s basic iPad.
Now, OnePlus is venturing even further into affordability with their latest tablet – the OnePlus Pad Go. The company provided Digital Trends with an exclusive look at marketing visuals for the tablet and discussed their commitment to addressing the common criticism of subpar software experiences in this product category.
To begin with the appearance, the OnePlus Pad Go maintains a design closely resembling that of the OnePlus Pad. It retains the signature green color scheme, albeit in a lighter shade this time, and features gently curved sides. This characteristic is somewhat unusual in today’s tablet landscape, significantly enhancing the tablet’s grip and comfort by eliminating concerns about sharp edges digging into your hands.
The bezels on the OnePlus Pad Go maintain the same profile as its higher-priced counterpart, and the subtle wraparound effect at the glass-to-frame junction remains. Moving to the back, the OnePlus Pad Go takes it a step further by adopting a two-tone aesthetic, with a thick strip running horizontally along the top edge.
This design is recognizable, and if my own interaction with the OnePlus Pad is any indication, the OnePlus Pad Go is poised to be a refined Android tablet, offering its distinct aesthetic approach and a gratifying software experience courtesy of Oxygen OS.
Despite its classification as a budget tablet, the OnePlus Pad Go doesn’t seem to compromise on the most essential aspect of the tablet experience – its display. Kinder Liu, the COO and President of OnePlus, informs me that the upcoming tablet will boast a 2.4K screen.
According to the standard definition, a 2K panel is one where the wider edge contributes 2000 pixels to the overall resolution. To provide context, the OnePlus Pad boasts a screen resolution of 2800 x 2000 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 296 pixels per inch (PPI) on its 11.6-inch display.
This resolution surpasses that of the 11-inch iPad Pro, which features a 120Hz panel with resolution specifications of 2388 x 1668 pixels. The OnePlus Pad Go seems to be following in the commendable footsteps of its more high-end counterpart, even adopting the same 7:5 aspect ratio.
Liu describes it as a “mid-tier entertainment tablet,” one that delivers “exceptional visual quality without breaking the bank.” Alongside the pixel-dense screen on the OnePlus Pad Go, there are a few additional features, including TÜV Rheinland certification for eye care (meaning it safeguards your eyes from harmful rays emitted by a bright LCD panel) and Dolby Atmos for high-fidelity audio output.
The OnePlus Pad Go distinguishes itself from the competition with several notable features. For instance, the Content Sync function enables OnePlus smartphone users to effortlessly access their media and share a synchronized clipboard with the tablet. The process of transferring multimedia comes to life through a straightforward drag-and-drop gesture, eliminating the need for account logins, unlike the Apple ID syncing requirement between an iPhone and iPad.
OnePlus is also addressing the inconvenience of data hotspots by introducing a networking tool that facilitates seamless data sharing between its phones and tablets. Additionally, the software toolkit encompasses notification synchronization, screen mirroring, and the capability to handle calls across devices. According to Liu, the overarching goal is to establish a comprehensive OnePlus ecosystem.
It’s certainly encouraging to witness OnePlus develop features that extend beyond the conventional content consumption appeal of tablets. However, Google’s intermittent interest in larger-screen devices has raised concerns about the future of tablets. In this context, OnePlus appears committed to playing the long-term game.
