The premium tablet market sees two strong contenders: the OnePlus Pad 4 and the iPad Pro 11 (2025).
OnePlus targets value with a large display and long battery life, while Apple focuses on professional-grade performance and ecosystem integration.
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Here is a detailed comparison.
Design and Display
The OnePlus Pad 4 features an aluminum body measuring 5.9mm thick and weighing 672g.
Its 13.2-inch IPS LCD screen offers a 2400×3392 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and 1000 nits brightness.
The iPad Pro 11 (2025) is thinner at 5.3mm and lighter at 444g.
It sports an 11-inch Tandem OLED display with 1668×2420 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and 1600 nits peak brightness.
The iPad Pro wins for portability and display quality, while the OnePlus Pad 4 offers a larger workspace and smoother scrolling.
Performance and Software
The OnePlus Pad 4 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
It runs Android 16 with OxygenOS 16.
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The iPad Pro 11 (2025) uses Apple's M5 chip with up to 16GB RAM and 2TB storage, running iPadOS 26.
The M5 delivers desktop-class performance, especially for creative and professional tasks.
Apple's software ecosystem and Stage Manager provide superior multitasking for professionals. OnePlus offers solid Android multitasking but lags in app optimization.
Battery and Charging
The OnePlus Pad 4 packs a 13,380mAh battery with 80W wired charging.
The iPad Pro 11 has an 8,160mAh battery and can reach 50% in 30 minutes with its charger.
OnePlus clearly wins on battery capacity and charging speed, offering longer endurance and quicker top-ups.
Cameras and Audio
The iPad Pro 11 features a 12MP rear camera with LiDAR and a 12MP ultrawide front camera, supporting 4K 60fps ProRes video.
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The OnePlus Pad 4 has a 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera, recording up to 4K 30fps.
Apple's camera system is more advanced for imaging and video calls. However, the OnePlus Pad 4 has an 8-speaker setup that delivers more immersive audio.
Connectivity and Accessories
The iPad Pro 11 offers Thunderbolt 3, USB-C 4, Wi-Fi 7, and an eSIM cellular option.
The OnePlus Pad 4 has USB-C 3.2 and Wi-Fi 7 but no cellular model.
Apple's ecosystem, including Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard integration, gives it an edge for professionals.
Price and Value
The OnePlus Pad 4 starts at around $700 (₹60,000), while the iPad Pro 11 (2025) starts at about $1,000 (₹100,000).
The $300 price gap makes OnePlus the better value for most users.
For those needing top-tier performance and ecosystem, the iPad Pro remains the premium choice.
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For hardware and battery life at a lower cost, the OnePlus Pad 4 is the smarter buy.
