OnePlus Pad Go

Well-built, attractive design

Poor GPU performance

The downsides are mostly the lack of any real GPU horsepower and the limited 8GB memory. But for the intended use cases, which are reading, watching, browsing, and a bit of productivity work, the OnePlus Pad Go is a perfectly capable device.

Big, beautiful 90Hz display ; Quad speakers get plenty loud ; Multi-day battery life ; Decent multitasking features

Performance could've been better ; No fingerprint reader ; Limited accessory support

For nearly half the price of the original OnePlus Pad, the Pad Go gets you a lot of its sibling's best features, from its display and build quality to several software tricks and marathon battery performance. It's an entertainment tablet at its heart...

Sleek and lightweight design ; Vibrant 2K display with a 90Hz refresh rate ; Clear audio with quad-speaker setup and Dolby Atmos ; Competitive pricing at ₹19,999

Prone to smudging ; Front camera excels, but the rear camera disappoints ; OxygenOS 13.2 lacks some tablet-friendly features ; Performance issues in some scenarios

Premium look and feel ; LTE connectivity on a budget ; Smooth 90Hz refresh rate

Occasional stutter in general use ; Only two OS upgrades ; No anti-reflective coating on the screen

The OnePlus Pad Go is a budget alternative to the OnePlus Pad, while also offering a better experience than similarly priced tablets with elements like Dolby Atmos support, a 90Hz display and expandable storage. However, the OnePlus Pad’s heavy...

MediaTek processor delivers solid performance ; Cheaper than original OnePlus Pad ; microSD card storage expansion ; Wi-Fi and SIM connectivity

Rear camera is huge for such an average snapper ; Close in price to original OnePlus Pad ; Not the brightest screen ever

The OnePlus Pad Go is a capable mid-range tablet with an affordable asking price. Thing is, the original and more powerful OnePlus Pad isn't that much pricier, which can bring into question the need for both to exist. But if every penny counts then...

Pros ; – Excellent build quality, sleek and stylish design ; – LTE option, expandable storage up to 1 TB ; – Large and sharp display with 90 Hz refresh rate ; – Pleasant sound output with Dolby Atmos ; – Good battery backup, decently fast charging ; –...

Cons ; – Could have opted for a 5G compliant SoC ; – Not suitable for gaming ; – Below-par camera output ; – Does not support OnePlus keyboard and stylus

The OnePlus Pad Go can be purchased starting at Rs 19,999 for the WiFi-only variant with 128 GB storage. The LTE variants with 128 GB and 256 GB storage sell for Rs 21,999 and Rs 23,999 respectively. Barring a modest processor and mediocre camera, it...

Decent 90Hz display ; Strong quad speakers ; Classy and distinctive design ; Cellular connectivity

Only one storage option ; Performance blips ; Two years of OS updates

The OnePlus Pad Go is a solid full-sized tablet with a laser-like focus on media playback, with a decent screen, strong audio, a nice design, and LTE connectivity. It’s not useful for much more, however, and there are more expansive options for a...

I will continue to run this device and will follow this up with a full review after a bit more time with the device during which I will be trying to use it for some gaming and also more consumption of media. Check back in with me in a few weeks for...