Design and Display: Premium Build Meets Productivity-Focused Screen
The OnePlus Pad 4 keeps a familiar design language, but it still feels every bit like a premium Android tablet. A slim 5.94 mm metal unibody and 672 g weight make it surprisingly portable for a device housing such a large battery, while the clean, minimal aesthetic suits both work and entertainment. Button placement adapts cleverly to orientation, so power and volume keys stay intuitive whether you hold it in portrait or landscape. The 13.2-inch 3.4K LCD is a clear highlight: sharp at 315 PPI, bright up to 1000 nits in high brightness mode, and tuned for a 7:5 aspect ratio that’s ideal for documents, note‑taking, and split‑screen multitasking. With a default 120 Hz refresh rate that can scale up to 144 Hz in supported apps, the OnePlus Pad 4 delivers fluid scrolling and animations, though its LCD panel can’t match OLED-level blacks or HDR streaming.
Performance: Snapdragon Power Transforms Android Tablet Multitasking
At the heart of this OnePlus Pad 4 review is performance, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the star of the show. Paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, this tablet feels genuinely fast in everyday use. App launches are near-instant, heavy web browsing with dozens of tabs stays responsive, and demanding games benefit from the high refresh-rate display and strong GPU. This kind of Android tablet performance is particularly noticeable when you push the Pad 4 as a laptop replacement: video calls, document editing, and media playback can all run in parallel without stutter. The improved chipset also helps OxygenOS animations remain smooth under load, making multitasking feel more like a high-end laptop than a typical tablet. For users upgrading from the previous OnePlus Pad, the leap in responsiveness and sustained performance will be immediately obvious.
Battery Life and Charging: Built for Multi-Day Use
If battery endurance is high on your wishlist, the OnePlus Pad 4 delivers one of the most compelling tablet battery life stories in its class. The massive 13,380 mAh cell is capable of lasting multiple days of mixed use, especially if your workload leans towards reading, browsing, and streaming. Even with frequent multitasking and high refresh-rate enabled, you can comfortably get through a full workday and still have plenty left in reserve. When it is time to plug in, 80W SUPERVOOC charging means you spend less time tethered to the wall, which is particularly useful for frequent travelers or students juggling classes and entertainment. Compared to its predecessor, the larger battery and more efficient processor combine to provide not just longer screen-on time, but also more consistent performance under extended use, reinforcing its role as a reliable productivity and media machine.
Software and OxygenOS Features: Tablet-Friendly and AI-Rich
OxygenOS 16 on the OnePlus Pad 4 is where the device truly differentiates itself. Running on Android 16 with a promised four OS updates and six years of security patches, it’s built for longevity. The interface feels highly refined: smoother animations, a redesigned dock with a frosted glass effect, and a cleaner app drawer all contribute to a more cohesive experience. Live Space replaces static notifications with dynamic, expandable cards that integrate with the new media player for slick, full-screen controls. Open Canvas remains one of the strongest multitasking solutions on any Android tablet, allowing up to three apps plus floating windows to coexist comfortably. OxygenOS features also lean heavily into AI, offering tools like AI Summary, AI Writer, and AI recording summaries, along with advanced note-taking that converts handwriting, solves equations, and generates structured summaries. Separate home layouts for portrait and landscape further optimize the tablet experience.
Verdict: A Confident Step Forward for Android Tablets
The OnePlus Pad 4 builds smartly on the strengths of its predecessor while addressing key limitations that previously held it back. The faster Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset delivers a serious bump in Android tablet performance, making multitasking and demanding apps feel effortless. The enormous 13,380 mAh battery, paired with 80W SUPERVOOC charging, significantly improves everyday endurance and usability. OxygenOS 16 adds tablet-ready features like Live Space, Open Canvas, and rich AI tools, giving the software a polish that rivals more established ecosystems. There are still compromises—no fingerprint scanner, average cameras, LCD blacks instead of OLED, and the absence of a cellular variant—but they don’t overshadow the core experience. For users seeking a powerful, productivity-ready Android tablet with long-term software support and a refined interface, the OnePlus Pad 4 stands out as a genuinely compelling upgrade.
