Apple iPad Air M3 11-inch vs OnePlus Pad 4
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Air M3 11-inch 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 M3 11-inch stands out for m3 chip delivers desktop-class cpu and gpu performance, 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 M3 11-inch if…
- →M3 chip delivers desktop-class CPU and GPU performance
- →Apple Intelligence AI features supported
- →Thin 6.1 mm chassis with premium aluminum build
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 M3 11-inch
Pros
- M3 chip delivers desktop-class CPU and GPU performance
- Apple Intelligence AI features supported
- Thin 6.1 mm chassis with premium aluminum build
- Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard
- Available in 1 TB storage configuration
Cons
- No ProMotion — still 60Hz refresh rate
- No OLED or mini-LED display
- Accessories (Pencil, keyboard) add significant cost
- No headphone jack
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 M3 11-inch | OnePlus Pad 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 18 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 462 g (Wi-Fi) / 469 g (cellular) | — |
| Dimensions | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours Wi-Fi browsing | — |
| Capacity | 7526 mAh | 10100mAh |
| Charging Speed | — | 67W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide, 4K video | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP ultrawide with Center Stage | — |
| 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 M3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2) | — |
| 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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