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TCL NXTPAPER 14 vs OnePlus Pad 3

Get the OnePlus Pad 3. Unless you want a matte, paper-like screen for reading: then the NXTPAPER 14.

TCL NXTPAPER 14

TCL NXTPAPER 14

A huge 14.3-inch matte tablet that switches to paper-like reading modes, with 256GB and a charger. Dim, and close in price to better tablets.

OnePlus Pad 3
Our pick

OnePlus Pad 3

A big 13.2-inch 144Hz screen, a flagship chip, eight speakers and a battery that lasted over 16 hours, for less than most rivals.

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The short answer

The OnePlus Pad 3 has a 13.2-inch 144Hz screen, a flagship chip, eight loud speakers and a battery that lasted over 16 hours. The NXTPAPER 14's matte screen and ink-paper mode are kinder for long reading, but it's dim, 60Hz and its battery is average.

Get the NXTPAPER 14 if
  • โ€”You read for hours.
  • โ€”You hate screen glare.
  • โ€”You want to spend less.
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Get the OnePlus Pad 3 if
  • โ€”You play games or edit on it.
  • โ€”You want a long battery life.
  • โ€”You want a fast, smooth tablet.
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Key differences

Screen
14.3-inch matte, 60Hz
NXTPAPER 14
13.2-inch, 144Hz
OnePlus Pad 3
Reading mode
Ink-paper mode
NXTPAPER 14
No
OnePlus Pad 3
Battery
7h 44m in testing
NXTPAPER 14
Over 16 hours in testing
OnePlus Pad 3
Price
About ยฃ399 / $449
NXTPAPER 14
About ยฃ529 / $699
OnePlus Pad 3

Pros and cons

TCL NXTPAPER 14
  • +Huge 14.3-inch matte, paper-like screen
  • +Ink-paper mode for reading and comics
  • +256GB, with a charger in the box
  • โˆ’Dim at about 400 nits, so it washes out in sunshine.
  • โˆ’60Hz, so scrolling can look jerky.
  • โˆ’Too big and heavy to hold for long.
  • โˆ’Poor cameras, and only one Android update promised.
OnePlus Pad 3
  • +Big 13.2-inch 144Hz screen
  • +Flagship-fast chip
  • +Over 16 hours of battery, eight speakers
  • โˆ’Face unlock only, with no fingerprint reader.
  • โˆ’Three Android upgrades and six years of security updates, fewer than Samsung's seven.
  • โˆ’In the UK the box has only a cable; the 80W charger is extra.
  • โˆ’At 675 g it's heavier than the smaller tablets.
How we reached this verdict

We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.

Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.

Updated 26 Oct 2026How we decide