A while back, OnePlus announced the launch of the OnePlus Pad Go, a more affordable variant of its flagship Android tablet. With that being said, the tablet was only made available via a limited release in select regions, although that all changes today – the company finally announced the availability of the OnePlus Pad Go for European regions, alongside the launch of the new OnePlus Watch 2 Nordic Blue edition. Speaking about the tablet’s launch, OnePlus Europe CEO Bingo Liu states:
As a premium Android brand, our latest product strategy is centred around building a powerful and connected ecosystem of high-quality OnePlus devices across smartphones, tablets, wearables and audio… Europe represents a key region for us, and we are committed to providing our community here with a holistic fast & smooth product experience… The expansion of our tablet offering with the OnePlus Pad Go, further enhances our mission of making great technology accessible to all.”
In terms of design, the OnePlus Pad Go doesn’t stray too much from the stylings of its more expensive sibling. It retains a rounded rectangle look with considerably-curved corners, as well as the camera placement on the rear panel, a stark contrast to the myriad of Android tablets on the market which tend to place the rear cameras on the upper left corner. For audio, the tablet uses a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support.
For performance, OnePlus has equipped the tablet with a MediaTek Helio G99 chip, aided by 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of expandable storage, meaning you’ll get to use your micro SD cards on the device. Powering the tablet is an 8,000 mAh battery, a common sight on most Android tablets these days – it also features support for 33W fast-charging using OnePlus’ Super VOOC charging tech.
As for display hardware, the OnePlus Pad Go features a large 11-inch IPS LCD screen with a 1720 x 2408 pixel resolution. It’s not an OLED panel, but given the lower price tag this is an understandable choice. The large display should be enough for most users who intend to use the tablet for media consumption, social media, as well as web browsing. The display also features a 90Hz refresh rate, a much-welcome feature especially for the price. There’s also a pair of 8MP cameras on the back and front – no ultra-wide or telephoto sensors on here, although those are usually reserved for smartphones and ultra high-end tablets.
For buyers who are interested in OnePlus’ budget tablet, you can grab the Pad Go during the Early Bird period (April 17th-22nd) and pay a €1 deposit to get €30 off your purchase. Then on April 23rd, the Pad Go goes on general sale with a €30 discount, and you can combine these offers for a total saving of €60.
