Apple iPad Air M2 13-inch vs OnePlus Pad 4
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Air M2 13-inch and OnePlus Pad 4 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The OnePlus Pad 4 is the cheaper of the two at $630 versus $799, a difference of about $169. The OnePlus Pad 4 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPad Air M2 13-inch stands out for large 13-inch display at a more affordable price than ipad pro, 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 13-inch if…
- →Large 13-inch display at a more affordable price than iPad Pro
- →Powerful Apple M2 chip handles demanding apps with ease
- →Landscape front camera ideal for video calls
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 13-inch
Pros
- Large 13-inch display at a more affordable price than iPad Pro
- Powerful Apple M2 chip handles demanding apps with ease
- Landscape front camera ideal for video calls
- Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil USB-C
- Wi-Fi 6E for fast wireless connectivity
Cons
- 60Hz display lacks ProMotion smoothness
- LCD panel is less vivid than the Pro's OLED
- Heavier than the 13-inch iPad Pro M4
- USB-C is not Thunderbolt
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 13-inch | OnePlus Pad 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 17 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 617 g (Wi-Fi) | — |
| Dimensions | 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours web on Wi-Fi | — |
| Capacity | — | 10100mAh |
| Charging Speed | — | 67W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP ultrawide (landscape) | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13 inches | 13.2 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina LED-backlit IPS | LCD |
| Resolution | 2732 x 2048 | 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 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C (USB 3, up to 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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