Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch vs OnePlus Pad 2
The Verdict
Apple's iPad Pro M4 13-inch dominates with its stunning Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR display, delivering superior color accuracy and contrast that professionals demand. M4 performance edges Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for demanding creative apps, while iPadOS 17 offers seamless integration with Apple's ecosystem. OnePlus Pad 2 counters with exceptional value at $549.99, featuring a 144Hz LCD screen, faster 67W charging, longer battery life (14.5 hours), and solid Snapdragon performance for everyday tasks. Storage maxes at 512GB versus iPad's 2TB option. For creative professionals and those prioritizing display quality and raw power, iPad Pro M4 justifies its $1299 premium. Budget-conscious users seeking capable Android tablet experience with faster charging should consider OnePlus Pad 2,compelling value despite lesser screen technology and smaller storage ceiling.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch if…
- →Stunning Tandem OLED display with deep blacks and 1600 nits HDR peak
- →Incredibly thin and light for a 13-inch tablet at just 5.1mm
- →Blazing-fast Apple M4 chip rivals many laptops
Buy the OnePlus Pad 2 if…
- →Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
- →Large 12.1-inch 144Hz 3K display
- →Excellent battery life with fast 67W charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch
Pros
- Stunning Tandem OLED display with deep blacks and 1600 nits HDR peak
- Incredibly thin and light for a 13-inch tablet at just 5.1mm
- Blazing-fast Apple M4 chip rivals many laptops
- Thunderbolt / USB 4 supports external displays and fast accessories
- Supports the new Apple Pencil Pro with haptics and squeeze gestures
Cons
- Very expensive, especially with Magic Keyboard and Pencil Pro
- iPadOS still limits true desktop-class workflows
- No headphone jack
- Storage is not user-expandable
OnePlus Pad 2
Pros
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
- Large 12.1-inch 144Hz 3K display
- Excellent battery life with fast 67W charging
- Premium aluminum unibody build
- Wi-Fi 7 support
Cons
- No cellular option
- No microSD expansion
- Stylus and keyboard sold separately
- Android tablet apps still trail iPadOS
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 17 | OxygenOS 14.1 (Android 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 579 g (Wi-Fi) | 584 g |
| Dimensions | 281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm | 268.6 x 189.4 x 6.5 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours web on Wi-Fi | Up to 14.5 hours video playback, 67W SUPERVOOC charging |
| Capacity | — | 9510 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP ultrawide (landscape) | 8 MP |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13 inches | 12.1 inches |
| Type | Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR | LTPS LCD, 7:5 aspect ratio |
| Resolution | 2752 x 2064 | 3000 x 2120 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 144Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB (256GB/512GB) / 16 GB (1TB/2TB) | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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