Price & Availability
6GB RAM + 128GB Storage (Wi-Fi): ₹15,999
8GB RAM + 128GB Storage (Wi-Fi + 4G LTE): ₹17,999
You can buy the tablet from the official OnePlus India website, Amazon, Flipkart, OnePlus Experience Stores, and other major offline retailers like Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales.
Design
The OnePlus Pad Lite’s design is a clear indicator that it takes strong inspiration from its elder sibling, the OnePlus Pad 3. The tablet features a sleek, unibody design that feels far more premium than its price point suggests. The build quality feels excellent, with a sandblasted metal finish on the back that not only looks sophisticated but also enhances grip and comfort.
Despite housing a large 11-inch display, the tablet is easy to hold due to its impressive specs. It measures 254.91 x 166.46 x 7.39 mm and weighs just 530g. The weight distribution is perfect, making it feel perfectly balanced and comfortable for long-term use. If you carry this tablet around, you won’t face any issues, whether you’re using it one-handed or with two.
In terms of features, the tablet offers a decent level of durability with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protected screen and an IP52 rating for dust and splash resistance, which provides some peace of mind for everyday use. It comes in a single Aero Blue color, a muted, sophisticated shade that adds to its premium aesthetic. A black color option would also be a welcome addition to the lineup.
You can also watch the unboxing here.
Display & Audio
The OnePlus Pad Lite features a large 11-inch LCD screen with a 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 500 nits. It also supports a 10-bit color depth, which is great for watching movies and other media. The display also includes TÜV Rheinland certifications for low blue light and flicker-free viewing, making it comfortable for extended use. We used it to watch YouTube videos, movies, and even a test series match between India and the visual quality was consistently excellent. For those who enjoy watching movies, we suggest getting a cover for the tablet to prop it up for the best viewing angle.
When comparing it to a competitor like the Redmi Pad Lite, the OnePlus Pad Lite’s display holds up well, offering a similar 11-inch size, 90Hz refresh rate, and up to 400-500 nits of brightness, depending on the model. While the Redmi Pad 2 offers a higher 2.5K resolution, the OnePlus Pad Lite feels on par in terms of overall visual quality. However, the software experience with OxygenOS on the OnePlus Pad Lite feels much smoother and more fluid to interact with, which gives it an edge.
For gaming, while the 90Hz refresh rate is good for casual games, we found ourselves missing the smoother experience of a 120Hz display that is available on some other devices. For audio, the tablet is equipped with a quad-speaker setup that is a welcome addition. These speakers provide an adequately loud and clear sound, perfect for a media consumption device. They are also certified for Hi-Res Audio, offering an immersive cinematic experience that automatically adapts to the screen’s orientation.
Performance
The OnePlus Pad Lite is powered by the MediaTek Helio G100 chipset, which is paired with either 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. This combination is more than enough to handle content consumption and basic multitasking with ease. However, for more demanding tasks like extended, high-intensity gaming sessions or heavy-duty video editing, the tablet lacks the raw horsepower, which is anyway not expected for a device in this price segment.
The biggest strength of the tablet is its software. It runs on OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, which provides a clean, fluid, and user-friendly experience that is a joy to navigate. The tablet is set to receive a promise of three major Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates, which is a solid commitment for a budget device.
In terms of AI features, the tablet feels somewhat watered down compared to flagship smartphones. It lacks a full-fledged OnePlus AI suite, but some of the standout features include “Circle to Search” for quick information retrieval and effective transcription tools.
The tablet comes with a large 9340 mAh battery, which, combined with the power-efficient chipset and 90Hz display, delivers impressive endurance and makes it an excellent companion for travel. When it’s time to recharge, the tablet supports 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging, or what we’ve been calling “SuperVOOC Junior.” While this speed may feel a bit slow compared to what OnePlus has spoiled us with on their phones, it is a necessary limitation of the multiple factors.
We would also like to highlight that if you can, we suggest getting the LTE variant for easier access to internet wherever you go. This will help in getting access on the go. And since the difference is not a lot in pricing, it can be a valuable addition.
Camera
For optics, the OnePlus Pad Lite features a simple 5MP sensor on both the front and rear, which is what we would call a “just about decent” setup. Tablet cameras are, for the most part, intended for very limited use cases, such as taking pictures of documents or using the selfie camera for video calls. They are certainly not a primary selling point and should not be expected to provide the same level of photography prowess as a modern smartphone. The cameras support video recording up to 1080p at 30fps. We also noted that the camera app lacks a built-in document scanning option, which we feel is an important and useful feature for a tablet. We hope OnePlus adds this feature in a future OTA update.
Verdict
The OnePlus Pad Lite delivers where it matters most for casual users a sleek design, fluid display, clean software experience, and excellent battery life. It may not be a powerhouse for gamers or pro users, and the cameras are purely functional, but it shines as an affordable, media-friendly tablet for everyday use. If you’re looking for a reliable entertainment and productivity companion without breaking the bank, this one’s easy to recommend.
