Apple iPad Air M2 11" vs OnePlus Pad 4
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Air M2 11" and OnePlus Pad 4 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($599 vs $630), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. The OnePlus Pad 4 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPad Air M2 11" stands out for m2 chip provides powerful performance for creative and productivity tasks, while OnePlus Pad 4 is praised for massive 13.2-inch 144hz display with ultra-high resolution. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPad Air M2 11" if…
- →M2 chip provides powerful performance for creative and productivity tasks
- →Landscape front camera placement is ideal for video calls
- →Apple Pencil Pro support with squeeze and barrel roll gestures
Buy the OnePlus Pad 4 if…
- →Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz display with ultra-high resolution
- →Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship performance
- →Generous 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for multitasking and content
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air M2 11"
Pros
- M2 chip provides powerful performance for creative and productivity tasks
- Landscape front camera placement is ideal for video calls
- Apple Pencil Pro support with squeeze and barrel roll gestures
- Slim and light design at 462 g is easy to carry all day
- Wi-Fi 6E for faster wireless connectivity
Cons
- 60Hz display feels dated compared to iPad Pro ProMotion
- 128 GB base storage is restrictive for demanding workflows
- No mini-LED or OLED — LCD panel has limited contrast
- Keyboard and Pencil accessories add significant cost
- Single speaker pair — audio is less immersive than iPad Pro
OnePlus Pad 4
Pros
- Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz display with ultra-high resolution
- Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship performance
- Generous 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for multitasking and content
- Fast 67W wired charging
- Lightweight at 586g for its display size
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- IP rating not specified, durability unclear
- No expandable storage via microSD
- Limited camera specifications for creative professionals
- Pricing may position it at a premium
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Air M2 11" | OnePlus Pad 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 17 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 462 g (Wi-Fi) | — |
| Dimensions | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours web browsing on Wi-Fi | — |
| Capacity | 28.93 Wh | 10100mAh |
| Charging Speed | — | 67W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11 inches | 13.2 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 2360 x 1640 | 2800 x 2160 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness | — | Not specified |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Chipset | Apple M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 (10 Gbps) | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Cellular | — | |
| Stylus Support | — | |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Moonstone Gray, Checkmate Black |
| Weight | — | 586g |
| IP rating | — | Not specified |
| Software | ||
| Os | — | OxygenOS 15 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Storage | — | 256GB |
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