OnePlus Pad 4 Launches in India with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 13.2-Inch Display
OnePlus just dropped its most powerful tablet yet: the Pad 4, now officially on sale in India with a headline-grabbing Rs. 59,999 ($631) price tag. The star attraction is Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, making this the first Android tablet in India to ship with that silicon. A massive 13.2-inch display pushes it directly into premium territory, aimed at users who want a genuine laptop alternative.
The Pad 4 is available for order starting today through OnePlus’ online store and major e-commerce platforms. At 6.5mm thick and just under 600 grams, it manages to stay portable despite the large display. OnePlus is promising 3 years of Android OS updates and 4 years of security patches—a crucial commitment for buyers wary of Android tablets’ spotty track record on software longevity.
This launch signals that OnePlus is done treating tablets as a side project. After launching the Pad and Pad Go over the last 18 months, the Pad 4 is a direct shot at Apple and Samsung’s high-end slates, according to Notebookcheck.
How OnePlus Pad 4 Stands Out in India’s Competitive Tablet Market
The Pad 4 lands in a segment dominated by Apple’s iPad Pro (Rs. 89,900 for 11-inch, Rs. 1,19,900 for 13-inch) and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (starting Rs. 1,08,999). OnePlus undercuts both, but it isn’t just playing the price card.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 brings raw power—this is the first time Indian buyers get the latest Qualcomm flagship in a tablet, with AI-accelerated features and next-gen GPU performance. Benchmarks from global launches peg the 8 Elite Gen 5’s CPU scores some 20% higher than last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and its NPU is built for on-device AI tasks like live transcription and image editing.
The 13.2-inch 3K display offers a 144Hz refresh rate and 900 nits peak brightness, rare at this price. For productivity, that means smoother multitasking and more screen real estate for split-view apps or video editing. HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support also position the Pad 4 as a serious entertainment device—arguably the first Android option in India that can go toe-to-toe with the iPad Pro on display specs.
OnePlus is betting that this combination of raw power, a large high-refresh display, and a sub-60k price will catch a wave of demand from hybrid workers, students, and power users—especially as remote work and digital learning fuel demand for premium tablets in India.
What to Expect Next: Availability, Updates, and Market Response
Buyers can expect limited-time launch offers through Amazon India and OnePlus’ own store, with early discounts or bundled accessories likely during the upcoming Amazon Prime Day and Independence Day sales. Accessories like the OnePlus Smart Keyboard and stylus are set to launch alongside the tablet, signaling OnePlus’s intent to build a productivity suite around the device.
On the software front, the company has promised aggressive updates, with OxygenOS for Pad 4 expected to receive several AI-infused features in the next year. This includes cross-device sync with OnePlus phones, multi-window support, and enhanced stylus input—features critical for winning over iPad Pro switchers.
Market analysts expect OnePlus to grab a larger slice of India’s premium tablet segment, which grew 29% year-over-year in Q1 2024 but remains relatively small compared to smartphones. The real test: whether OnePlus can convert its loyal phone base into tablet buyers, and whether Pad 4’s aggressive pricing forces Samsung and Apple to rethink their own Indian tablet strategies.
Expect more from OnePlus on the tablet front before year’s end, with hints of a more affordable Pad Go refresh and deeper integration with its Buds and Watch lineup. For now, the Pad 4’s arrival is set to shake up a market that’s long been waiting for a credible Android alternative to Apple’s dominance.
The Bottom Line
- OnePlus Pad 4 offers flagship specs at a significantly lower price than competitors from Apple and Samsung.
- First Android tablet in India with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, raising performance standards in the segment.
- Long-term software support commitment addresses buyer concerns about Android tablet reliability.
