CHENNAI: The OnePlus Pad Go 2 has just landed and in a sweet spot. If you’re clear that your tablet is a Content consumption (and not a Content creation) device, this way be well the Android tab that you’ve been waiting for. The Pad Go 2 is packed with premium features and yet costs well under Rs 30,000.
The headline feature of the Pad Go 2 is it’s immersive 12.1-inch (2800 x 1980 pixels) display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a HBM (peak brightness) of 900 nits.
It’s just what you need if your tab is your primary screen for OTT content on your daily commute or on a long flight.
Colours are vibrant and the 7:5 screen ratio adds to its comfort and ease of handwriting.
You get Stylus support (OnePlus is offering its Pad Go 2 Stylo as part of a limited offer bundle).
This stylus is perfect for doodling or making notes. We’d also recommend adding the Pad Go 2 Folio Case to your accessory set. This case matches particularly well with the Lavender Drift colour option. The device is also available in a more subtle Shadow Black option.
A large screen needs the right battery back-up. You’re more than covered with the massive 10050 mAh battery under the hood. OnePlus keeps the heft of this device under 600 gm despite a large display and dependable battery. The Pad Go 2 is propelled by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset and comes in two storage options. The top-end variant also offers 5G support aside from Wi-Fi connectivity. The device comes in two storage variants - 8GB/128GB or 8GB/256GB.
The OnePlus Pad Go 2 is one of our favourite tabs of 2025. It ticks the key boxes that matter for tab users looking at a large screen Content consumption device. You get an immersive display, a smooth UI (Oxygen OS 16), two 8MP cameras and a massive battery that can keep up with your binge watch sessions. This is a tab that delivers great bang for your buck. (Rs 25,999 onwards)
(Ashwin Rajagopalan is a lifestyle writer and consumer technology expert. Catch the latest digital and tech updates in this weekly column.)