Why OnePlus Pad is better than Google Pixel Tablet
What's the story
The Pixel Tablet is Google's first tablet in years. It has a good display, a flagship-grade Tensor G2 chipset, a decent battery life, and a bundled dock that converts the device into a smart display for various use cases. The slate is ideal for day-to-day tasks. However, OnePlus Pad seems far more capable than the Pixel Tablet. Here's why.
Design
Reason #1: It has a better, more practical screen
The Pixel Tablet is a conventional model with a 16:9 aspect ratio, whereas OnePlus Pad has an industry-first 7:5 aspect ratio, favorable for e-book readers, digital artists, and gamers. The Pixel Tablet gets an aluminum body with nano-ceramic coating and a power-button-embedded fingerprint sensor. The OnePlus Pad has an aluminum unibody. It lacks a fingerprint scanner but supports stylus and keyboard.
Display
Reason #2: You get a smooth 144Hz display
The Pixel Tablet offers a 10.95-inch QHD+ (1600x2560 pixels) IPS-level LCD touchscreen. In comparison, the OnePlus Pad boasts an 11.61-inch 2.8K (2000x2800 pixels) IPS-level LCD touch panel with Dolby Vision support. The devices offer 500-nits of brightness. However, the OnePlus Pad has a faster refresh rate (up to 144Hz v/s 60Hz) and higher pixel density (296ppi v/s 276ppi) than Pixel Tablet.
Cameras
Reason #3: It can shoot 4K videos
The Pixel Tablet packs an 8MP image sensor on the front and rear with an 84-degree field-of-view. Being Google's proprietary tablet, it enjoys several Pixel-exclusive camera features as well. It can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps. In comparison, the OnePlus Pad has a 13MP at the back and an 8MP camera on the front. The device is capable of shooting 4K videos at 30fps.
Internals
Reason #4: A bigger battery and more RAM/storage
The Pixel Tablet houses a Tensor G2 processor, with Titan M2 security co-processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB/256GB storage options. It packs a 27Wh battery that is chargeable via the bundled charging/speaker dock or Type-C port. The OnePlus Pad is fueled by Dimensity 9000 SoC, paired with 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It draws fuel from a 9,510mAh battery, supporting 67W fast charging.
Information
Reason #5: You can enjoy music in Dolby Atmos
The Pixel Tablet has built-in Chromecast, quad speakers, and three microphones. It supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. The OnePlus Pad packs quad speakers too. However, it also provides Dolby Atmos audio support. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 are available for connectivity needs.
Price
Reason #6: It is cheaper than Pixel Tablet
The Pixel Tablet is up for pre-order in Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose colorways. It is priced at $499 (nearly Rs. 41,000) for the 8GB/128GB variant. The 8GB/256GB model costs $599 (around Rs. 49,300). It will be shipped starting June 20. The OnePlus Pad can be purchased at Rs. 37,999 for its 8GB/128GB variant. The upper-end 12GB/256GB model is available at Rs. 39,999.