OnePlus Pad 4 launched in India with upgrades, but the price may surprise you
OnePlus Pad 4 launches in India with a new Snapdragon chip and bigger battery, but a Rs 10,000 price hike raises questions about whether the upgrades justify the cost. Know all the details
Published By: Divya | Published: Apr 30, 2026, 01:42 PM (IST) | Edited: Apr 30, 2026, 01:46 PM (IST)
OnePlus has launched the flagship tablet in India the OnePlus Pad 4. The fourth generation of the premium tablet range of OnePlus comes as the successor to the Pad 3, which made its debut with flagship-level specifications and features. The Pad 4 brings a set of notable upgrades, especially in the processor and battery.
However, it comes with a steep price hike over its predecessor. From specifications, features to price and availability - here's what the new OnePlus Pad 4 bring to the table.
OnePlus Pad 4 specifications and features: Quick look
OnePlus Pad 4 features a 13.2-inch LCD display with 3.4k resolution. Under the hood, it is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset coupled with Adreno 840 GPU. Plus, it runs on Android 16-based OxygenOS 16. For longer usage, it packs a 13,380mAh battery with the support of 80W charging support.
For audio, it has 8 speakers (4 woofers + 4 tweeters) and the connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth version 6.0. The camera system includes the 13MP rear camera at the back and an 8MP selfie camera for video calls.
OnePlus Pad 4 price in India
The OnePlus Pad 4 comes at a starting price of Rs 59,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, while the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage option costs Rs 64,999 in India. To make it a bit reasonable, OnePlus is offering a flat discount of Rs 5000 via the HDFC Bank Credit Card EMI option.
Both the variants are Wi-Fi enabled, available in two colour options -- Dune Glow and Sage Mist. It will go on sale starting at 12 PM IST on May 5th on the OnePlus store. For a limited time, you will be able to get the OnePlus Stylo Pro stylus free with the tablet, however, it is subject to stock availability.
For a quick comparison, know that the OnePlus Pad 3 was launched last year at Rs 49,999 for the base variant of 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option. That means, there is a steep Rs 10,000 price hike this time. What all is new?
OnePlus Pad 4 vs OnePlus Pad 3
| Feature | OnePlus Pad 4 | OnePlus Pad 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 289.71 209.76 5.94 mm | 289.61 209.66 5.97 mm |
| Weight | 672g | 675g |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| GPU | Adreno 840 @ 1200MHz | Adreno 830 @ up to 1.1GHz |
| Battery | 13,380mAh | 12,140mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC | 80W fast charging |
| Display | 13.2-inch LCD, 144Hz, 700 nits (1000 nits HBM) | 13.2-inch LCD (LTPS), 144Hz, 600 nits (900 nits HBM) |
| Audio | 8 speakers (4 woofers + 4 tweeters) | 8 speakers (4 woofers + 4 tweeters) |
| Cameras | 13MP (8MP selfie camera) | 13MP (8MP selfie camera) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Price (India) | Rs 59,999 (8GB+256GB) Rs 64,999 (12GB+512GB) | Rs 49,999 (12GB+256GB) Rs 52,999 (16GB+512GB) |
Clearly, the OnePlus Pad 4 is not a massive jump, but an incremental upgrade over the OnePlus Pad 3. And honestly, you might end up buying more for what you get. So, if the OnePlus Pad 4 doesn't excite you, here are some notable alternatives to check.
OnePlus Pad 4 Alternatives
At the same price or even less (tablets under Rs 60,000), you can get these tablets:
- Apple iPad Air with M3 chip and 11-inch display -- Rs 59,900 on Amazon - Wi-Fi + 128GB
- Apple iPad with A16 chip (11-inch display) -- Rs 64,900 on Amazon - Wi-Fi + 512GB
- OnePlus Pad 3 -- Rs 49,999 - 12GB+256GB
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE with S-Pen - Rs 44,999 on Amazon - Wi-Fi - 8GB + 128GB
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