Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 vs OnePlus Pad 3
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LenovoLegion Tab Gen 3 | OnePlusPad 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | January 2025 | June 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 8.8″ | 13.2″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3392 × 2400 (better) |
| Sharpness | 343 pixels per inch (better) | 315 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz (better) | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits (better) |
| Display type | LTPS LCD; 16:10; 343 ppi; glossy surface | 13.2-inch LCD (LTPS), 7:5 aspect ratio, 89.3% screen-to-body ratio |
| Pixel density | – | 315 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 500 nits typical; 900 nits in high brightness mode | 600 nits; 900 nits in high brightness mode (HBM), OnePlus's lab peak |
| Display features | 98% DCI-P3; 1500:1 contrast; Dolby Vision and HDR10; 10-point touch; 87% screen-to-body ratio; TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free, hardware Low Blue Light and Precise Touch | Adaptive refresh up to 144 Hz (144 Hz only in supported apps); 12-bit colour (8-bit panel with 4-bit FRC); 98% DCI-P3 and 96% NTSC; Delta E ≈ 0.7; Dolby Vision; touch sampling up to 540 Hz (120 Hz by default) |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB – 16 GB (better) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, octa-core (one Cortex-X4, five Cortex-A720, two Cortex-A520); Cortex-X4 up to 3.3 GHz | Qualcomm Oryon CPU, up to 4.32 GHz; 12 GB LPDDR5X at 4266 MHz or 16 GB LPDDR5X at 4800 MHz; UFS 4.0 storage |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Adreno 830, up to 1.1 GHz |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Rear camera | 13 MP autofocus plus 2 MP fixed-focus macro, with flash | 13 MP; electronic image stabilisation (EIS); digital zoom |
| Front camera | 8 MP fixed focus; face unlock | 8 MP |
| Video recording | – | 4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps by default), with EIS |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 16.06 hours | Up to 18 hours |
| Battery (mAh) | 6,550 mAh | 12,140 mAh (better) |
| Fastest charging | – | 80 W |
| Mobile data option | No | No |
| Stylus | Supported, sold separately | Supported, sold separately |
| Keyboard made for it | No | Yes |
| Battery life detail | 6,550 mAh typical rechargeable lithium-ion; maker up to 16.06 hours online video, 68.24 hours online music, 18.58 hours online meetings or 16.44 hours web browsing | 12,140 mAh typical (11,740 mAh rated in the EU's EPREL database); up to 18 hours of video playback and 6 hours of AAA gaming in OnePlus's tests; rated for at least 800 charge cycles |
| Charging | UK product page advertises 68 W fast charging; current PSREF USB-PD footnote specifies 50 W for maximum charging speed and lists 45 W, 68.2 W or no bundled adapter. Dual USB-C ports support bypass charging but cannot charge simultaneously. | Up to 80 W SUPERVOOC with an official OnePlus adapter (not in the UK box) |
| USB-C | USB-C (USB 2.0) with charging, OTG and audio; second USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2) with charging, DisplayPort output, OTG and audio | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC |
| Mobile network | No WWAN support | – |
| Stylus support | Supported; PSREF says pen sold separately. UK site also offers a Tab Pen bundle. | OnePlus Stylo 2 (sold separately), with 16,000 pressure levels, haptic feedback and a laser pointer with page turning |
| Keyboards | – | OnePlus Smart Keyboard (sold separately), six rows with a function row, a trackpad and NFC One-touch Transmission; in the UK it connects only through its pogo pins (no Bluetooth) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 350 g (better) | 675 g |
| Thickness | 7.79 mm | 5.97 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 208.54 × 129.46 mm | 289.61 × 209.66 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP52 | IP41 |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | Camera-based face unlock; no fingerprint reader (Windows Central and 9to5Google) | Face unlock |
| Speakers | Two 2712 superliner speakers with Dolby Atmos | Eight speakers (four woofers and four tweeters) |
| Microphones | Dual microphones | Two microphones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor, proximity and ambient light sensor, electronic compass; dual X-axis haptic motors | – |
| Materials | Metal case; Legion Coldfront vapour-chamber cooling | Aluminium unibody; IP41 dust and water resistance |
| Colours | Eclipse Black and Glacier White globally; documented UK configuration is black | Storm Blue |
| Software at launch | Android 14 with ZUI 16.1; maker launch release promises Android 15, 16 and 17 and four years of security updates through 2029 | OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15; three Android updates and six years of security updates promised |
| In the box | Folio case and glass film vary by configuration; PSREF lists 45 W or 68.2 W adapters or no adapter. UK base SKU ends WOA; optional UK pen bundle is listed separately. | OnePlus Pad 3, USB-C cable, quick start guide, safety information and warranty card (no charger) |
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