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OnePlus Pad 3 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 8

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OnePlusPad 3XiaomiXiaomi Pad 8
Overview
ReleasedJune 2025September 2025
Display
Screen size13.2″11.2″
Resolution3392 × 24003200 × 2136
Sharpness315 pixels per inch344 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Brightness600 nits–
Display type13.2-inch LCD (LTPS), 7:5 aspect ratio, 89.3% screen-to-body ratioLCD crystal-clear display; 3:2 aspect ratio
Pixel density315 ppi345 ppi
Brightness detail600 nits; 900 nits in high brightness mode (HBM), OnePlus's lab peak800 nits peak; UK FAQ typical-brightness figure conflicts with its stated maximum, so typical brightness is omitted
Display featuresAdaptive 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)12-bit colour and 68 billion colours, DCI-P3, HDR10 and Dolby Vision; up to 360 Hz finger sampling and 240 Hz pen sampling; Original color PRO, sunlight and reading modes, adaptive colours, Pro HDR, wet touch and 10x super resolution; TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications; Panda-X glass and full-range DC dimming (maker UK FAQ)
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory12 GB – 16 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPUQualcomm Oryon CPU, up to 4.32 GHz; 12 GB LPDDR5X at 4266 MHz or 16 GB LPDDR5X at 4800 MHz; UFS 4.0 storage4 nm; one Cortex-X4 at 3.2 GHz, three Cortex-A720 at 3.0 GHz, two Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz and two Cortex-A720 at 2.0 GHz; 8 GB LPDDR5X or 12 GB LPDDR5T RAM; 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 256 GB UFS 4.1 storage, 512 GB storage technology unpublished on the UK sheet
GPUAdreno 830, up to 1.1 GHzAdreno 825
AI engine–Hexagon processor (maker UK FAQ)
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera13 MP; electronic image stabilisation (EIS); digital zoom13 MP, 1/3.06-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, ƒ/2.2 and PDAF; document, teleprompter, dynamic shot, HDR and professional video modes
Front camera8 MP8 MP, 1/4-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, ƒ/2.28; portrait, teleprompter, dynamic shot and HDR modes
Video recording4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps by default), with EISRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p/720p at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 17.78 hours
Battery (mAh)12,140 mAh9,200 mAh
Fastest charging80 W45 W
Mobile data optionNoNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail12,140 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 cycles9,200 mAh typical and 9,000 mAh rated; maker claims 17.78 hours continuous video streaming or 13.25 hours online meetings, tested internally
ChargingUp to 80 W SUPERVOOC with an official OnePlus adapter (not in the UK box)45 W turbo charging; QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC2.0; no adapter in the UK box; reverse wired charging up to 22.5 W (maker UK FAQ)
USB-CUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps with a compatible separately sold cable; OTG and DisplayPort Alt Mode 1.2 (maker UK FAQ)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 7 capability, regional and local-network restrictions apply; 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast and IPv6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDCBluetooth 6.0 (maker UK FAQ); AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
Mobile network–Wi-Fi only; no satellite positioning or memory card support (maker UK FAQ)
Stylus supportOnePlus Stylo 2 (sold separately), with 16,000 pressure levels, haptic feedback and a laser pointer with page turningXiaomi Focus Pen and Focus Pen Pro supported; magnetic charging; Focus Pen Pro sold separately
KeyboardsOnePlus 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)Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately
Design
Weight675 g485 g
Thickness5.97 mm5.75 mm
Height × width289.61 × 209.66 mm251.22 × 173.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP41IP52
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace unlockAI face unlock
SpeakersEight speakers (four woofers and four tweeters)Quad speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; 200% volume boost relative to the previous volume step, maker laboratory claim
Sensors–Accelerometer, gyroscope, front colour-temperature ambient light sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, RGB LED and IR remote control
MicrophonesTwo microphones–
MaterialsAluminium unibody; IP41 dust and water resistanceFull-metal unibody (maker UK overview); FAQ separately describes metal and plastic bezel components
ColoursStorm BlueGray, Blue and Pine Green
Software at launchOxygenOS 15 based on Android 15; three Android updates and six years of security updates promisedXiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16; HyperAI feature and app availability varies by region
In the boxOnePlus Pad 3, USB-C cable, quick start guide, safety information and warranty card (no charger)Tablet, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapter

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