The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the chip that tops AnTuTu rankings in 2026, just landed inside a tablet. OnePlus unveiled the Pad 3 Pro in China with Qualcomm's latest flagship silicon, a 13.2-inch 144Hz LCD, and a battery that promises 25 episodes on a single charge.
The naming is messy, but the hardware is straightforward. The OnePlus Pad 3 that hit China in late 2024 and the global Pad 3 that arrived in mid-2025 are different devices.
This new Pro model is actually based on the OnePlus Pad 4, making it a generational leap over both earlier tablets.
OnePlus claims a 52% higher AnTuTu score over the Pad 2 Pro and the global Pad 3, both of which ran the original Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Gen 5 chip delivers a 20% CPU uplift and a 23% faster GPU with lower power draw. For context, the Chinese Pad 3 used a mid-range Dimensity 8350, so the performance gap there is even wider.
The display is a 13.2-inch LCD at 3,392 x 2,400 resolution with a 7:5 aspect ratio. It hits 144Hz refresh rate and 540Hz touch sampling, with a peak brightness of 1,000 nits.
Dolby Vision and HDR Vivid are both supported. An 13,380mAh battery powers the slate, matching the Pad 4's capacity but stepping down to 67W SuperVOOC charging versus the Pad 4's 80W. That's still enough to push through extended media sessions, backed by eight onboard speakers.
OnePlus built the tablet for productivity too. The display works with a stylus that uses AI to convert handwritten notes into tables and mind maps. An optional keyboard case is available for heavier typing.
The Pad 3 Pro comes in Dark Brown and Light Green. Three configurations are available: 12/256GB for CNY 4,400 (roughly $650), 12/512GB for CNY 4,900, and 16/512GB for CNY 5,400. In China, it ships with a charger and USB A-to-C cable in the box.
Whether the Pro model reaches global markets is uncertain. OnePlus did sell the Pad 2 Pro internationally, so there's precedent. For now, the tablet is listed on Oppo's online store in China.
