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India Today
23-07-2025
- India Today
OnePlus Pad Lite tablet with 11-inch screen and 9340mAh battery launched in India, price is less than Rs 15,000
OnePlus is following its flagship Pad 3 tablet launch with a more affordable entry-level option called the Pad Lite. Launching in India today and set to go on sale starting in August, the OnePlus Pad lite features a big screen, a massive battery, and optional cellular connectivity at a starting price of Rs 14,999. More specifically, the OnePlus Pad Lite comes in a choice of 6GB and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage by default. The 6GB/128GB Pad Lite is priced at Rs 14,999. It is only available with Wi-Fi. The top-end 8GB RAM and 128GB Pad Lite with 4G LTE will set you back by Rs 15,999. For a limited period, you can get it for less – Rs 12,999 and Rs 14,999 – with instant bank discount and special launch offers. General availability is pegged for August 1. advertisementThe Pad Lite packs some serious fire-power artillery for its price. The spec-sheet screams noteworthy. The design is a throwback to the original OnePlus Pad and Pad 2 models replete with an all-metal unibody and horizontally aligned rear camera which is to say that it is also very sleek and premium. It measures 7.39mm and weighs 530g. OnePlus is offering the Pad Lite in only one colour though, called aero blue, with a matte sandblast finish. Flip over to the front and you'll find an 11-inch LCD display with a 1.2K resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The panel supports 10-bit colour depth and can top 500nits, OnePlus says, while delivering an 85.3 percent of screen-to-body ratio suggesting slim bezels. The tablet boasts a productivity-focused 16:10 aspect of which, the OnePlus Pad Lite comes powered by the MediaTek Helio G100 processor and a 9,340mAh battery rated for 80 hours of music playback or 11 hours of video streaming and 54 days of standby time. It can fast charge at up to 33W with the bundled charger. The Pad Lite has two 5-megapixel cameras, one on the front and another on the back. It has a quad speaker setup based on OnePlus' 'self-developed Omnibearing Sound Field technology' and supports Hi-Res Audio playback. Running the show is OxygenOS 15.0.1 based on Android 15. Features that stand out include Screen Mirroring, Clipboard Sharing and Shared Gallery for more connected and seamless syncing with other OnePlus devices, O Plus Connect for file sharing with iOS and iPadOS, and Open Canvas for multitasking. Connectivity options include dual band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, Type-C, and optional 4G. There is no fingerprint scanner leaving biometrics to facial recognition. If the OnePlus Pad Lite has caught your fancy, you can get it across the OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience Stores, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronics, and other leading mainline partners and stores.- Ends


Mint
21-07-2025
- Mint
OnePlus Pad 3 India availability confirmed: Here's when and what to expect
OnePlus Pad 3 is set to be available in India soon. The company initially introduced the Pad 3 in June alongside its OnePlus 13s compact smartphone, but did not provide details about its availability in the Indian market at that time. Now, OnePlus has confirmed the tablet will be available for purchase in India starting next month, though the official pricing will be announced later. The OnePlus Pad 3 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which is currently the fastest mobile processor offered by Qualcomm. This chipset supports smooth performance for everyday use, gaming, and other demanding tasks. The tablet offers two memory and storage options: 12GB of RAM with 256GB storage, and a higher-end model featuring 16GB of RAM with 512GB of storage. The device houses a 12,140mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The OnePlus Pad 3 features a 13.2-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 3.4K (2400 x 3392 pixels) and an adaptive refresh rate up to 144Hz. The display has a 7:5 aspect ratio, which OnePlus says improves the experience for reading and web browsing by providing a more square-like screen shape. The display can reach a peak brightness of up to 600 nits, claims the company. Furthermore, the device runs on OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15. The system also includes AI-powered tools such as AI Writer, AI Summarise, Gemini, and Circle to Search, aimed at enhancing productivity. For multitasking, the tablet supports Open Canvas, which offers drag-and-drop capabilities and split-screen suggestions to facilitate easy switching between apps like maps, chat, and browsers. The OnePlus Pad 3 will be available in two colour options: Storm Blue and Frosted Silver. While the Indian pricing remains undisclosed, the tablet is priced at around $699 (approximately Rs. 60,000) in the US and 529 euros (roughly Rs. 60,000) in the U.K.


News18
21-07-2025
- News18
OnePlus Pad 3 India Sale Details Confirmed, Launch Price Still Not Known
OnePlus Pad 3 is powered by latest Snapdragon chipset, features a premium design and launched in the US market. The OnePlus Pad 3 India launch details have been finally confirmed and people will need to wait a little longer before they can get their hands on the new OnePlus tablet in the country. OnePlus Pad 3 made its debut in the US last month and now we have more information about the tablet's availability in the Indian market. The new OnePlus Pad model is powered by flagship hardware, features a premium design and a platform that has been customised for tablets. OnePlus Pad 3 India sale will start in September which is still a few months from now. The company has not shared the exact sale date or the OnePlus Pad 3 price in India that will also be revealed later. We do know that the OnePlus Pad 3 will be available in 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB storage models in the country. The OnePlus Pad 3 price in India is likely to start around Rs 55,000 if you go by the Pad 3 US pricing of $699.99 (Rs 56,500 approx) for the base model. OnePlus Pad 3 Specifications The Pad 3 features a 13.2-inch 3.4K LCD display with Dolby Vision support, 900 nits peak brightness, and 144Hz refresh rate, making it a strong contender in the premium tablet space. is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, making it the first OnePlus Pad model to be powered by the flagship hardware. You get it with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. It runs the Android 15-based ColorOS 15 version for global markets and comes equipped with a 34,857 sq mm cooling system for thermal management. The tablet has 13MP camera at the back and an 8MP front-facing camera for clear selfies and video conferencing. Also, it comes loaded with a 12,140mAh battery along with 80W fast charging support. OnePlus has confirmed that the Pad 3 would enable iOS syncing, allowing users to connect with Apple devices and expanding cross-platform compatibility. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 15:11 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Mint
19-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Weekly Tech Recap: Perplexity Pro goes free for Airtel users, ChatGPT agent launched and more
With news coming in throughout the week, it can be difficult to sift out the important updates from the noise. To keep readers up to date, we've compiled the Weekly Tech Recap, where we take a look at the top news that shook up the world of technology. This week, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Agent, Perplexity announced free Pro subscriptions for Airtel users, OnePlus revealed sale details for the Pad 3, and more. Earlier in the week, Airtel announced that its prepaid and postpaid customers will be able to enjoy Perplexity Pro subscription for free for a year, a service that costs upwards of over ₹ 17,000/ year. Notably, Perplexity Pro subscription allows users access to the latest AI models from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and xAI. Soon after announcing the offer, Perplexity gained popularity in India and the app was soon ranked number 1 in the top free app category on the Apple App Store, dethroning ChatGPT at the top. Click here to read the full report OnePlus has announced that its latest tablet, the OnePlus Pad 3 will go on sale in India in the month of September. The tablet was first teased during the OnePlus 13s launch earlier in the year but while it was unveiled in the global markets an India launch date remained elusive. OnePlus has confirmed the specs for the Pad 3 but the pricing and exact sale date remains elusive for now. Click here to read the full report OpenAI has introduced a new AI agent called the 'ChatGPT agent', which integrates more deeply with the company's chatbot of the same name. The ChatGPT agent is a general-purpose agentic system that can take actions on a user's behalf. With the new ChatGPT agent, the chatbot can handle tasks such as accessing the user's calendar, shopping on their behalf, creating spreadsheets, and browsing the web to gather information. It can also automate repetitive tasks, such as converting screenshots or dashboards into presentations, planning and booking offsites, updating spreadsheets with new data, and more. OpenAI says the ChatGPT agent brings the best of both worlds from the Operator and DeepResearch agentic AI's, allowing ChatGPT agent to transition naturally from a simple conversation to executing actions within the same chat. Click here to read the full report Privacy focused search engine DuckDuckGo has brought a new feature that allows users to block AI generated images in their search results. However, the feature isn't enabled by default. Users will need to manually go into the search menu to change the filters if they want to reduce the number of AI-generated images they see. On the DuckDuckGo website, a new 'AI Images' option now appears in the search menu. By default, it is set to 'Show', but users can manually click on the menu and set it to 'Hide' to significantly reduce AI-generated images in search results. DuckDuckGo admits the feature won't catch every AI-generated image, but it says their frequency should drop significantly. To power the feature, DuckDuckGo relies on open-source blocklists like the 'nuclear' list from uBlockOrigin and the uBlacklist Huge AI Blacklist. Click here to read the full report Netflix has confirmed that it used generative AI for the first time to create a scene in one of its original shows. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos described the technology as an 'incredible opportunity to help creators make films and series better, not just cheaper.' Sarandos said everyone involved with the project was 'thrilled' with the result generated by AI. Since generative AI gained prominence in late 2022, there has been significant anxiety across industries about its impact on jobs, with creative fields expected to be among the most affected. In 2023, a Hollywood actors and writers strike led to new guidelines around the use of AI in productions.


Hans India
19-07-2025
- Hans India
OnePlus Pad 3 India Launch Confirmed for September: All You Need to Know
The OnePlus Pad 3, which was officially unveiled on June 5 globally, is all set to make its way to the Indian market this September. Although the brand hasn't disclosed the Indian pricing yet, the device is priced at $699 in the US and GBP 529 in the UK—roughly translating to around ₹60,000. This gives a fair idea of what Indian buyers can expect in terms of cost. Designed as a premium tablet offering, the OnePlus Pad 3 brings a compelling mix of powerful specs and user-friendly features. The device is powered by the high-performance Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, supported by up to 16GB of LPDDR5T RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. Whether it's multitasking, gaming, or streaming, the Pad 3 is engineered to handle it all effortlessly. A key visual highlight is its expansive 13.2-inch LCD screen, delivering a sharp 3.4K resolution (2,400 x 3,392 pixels) with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 144Hz. The display also boasts a 7:5 aspect ratio, 315ppi pixel density, and a peak brightness of 600 nits—ensuring clarity even under bright lighting. The camera system includes a 13MP rear sensor and an 8MP front-facing camera, suitable for casual photography and high-quality video calls. For an immersive media experience, the tablet houses eight speakers and dual microphones. It also supports OnePlus's Open Canvas feature for seamless multitasking, running on the OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15. Accessories like the OnePlus Stylo 2 and Smart Keyboard—sold separately—enhance its productivity profile, making it a versatile option for students, professionals, and creators alike. Battery life is another standout, thanks to a robust 12,140mAh battery that supports blazing-fast 80W SuperVOOC charging. This means users can go longer between charges and get back up to speed quickly when needed. In terms of design, the Pad 3 will be available in two elegant finishes—Frosted Silver and Storm Blue. Buyers in India can expect two configuration options: 12GB RAM with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. While the official pricing for India is still under wraps, OnePlus is expected to reveal those details closer to launch. According to a recent press release, the sale is confirmed for September. Potential buyers should also keep an eye out for possible pre-order offers and accessory bundles that could provide additional value. With top-tier specifications, sleek design, and the backing of OnePlus's tech pedigree, the Pad 3 is shaping up to be a strong contender in the premium Android tablet segment.