Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) vs OnePlus Pad 3
Get the iPad. It handles streaming, homework and games smoothly, with the best tablet apps, for less. The OnePlus Pad 3 is bigger, faster and lasts longer, so it's the Android fan's pick.
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Which one is for you?
iPad (A16)
Streaming, browsing, video calls, a kid's or school tablet, an iPhone? Then it's the iPad.
Is the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) worth it?OnePlus Pad 3
A big screen for films, games and split-screen, an Android phone, battery above all? The Pad 3.
Is the OnePlus Pad 3 worth it?Key differences
Screen
Speed
Battery
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
iPad (A16)
97%of 2,897 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Owners love the value, the build quality and the big step up from an older iPad. The most common complaints are units that stopped working or wouldn't charge, and screen faults.
- Good value for money
- Well made
- A big upgrade on an older iPad
- Stopped working, froze or wouldn't charge
- Screen faults: lines, dead pixels or unresponsive touch
OnePlus Pad 3
80%of 5 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Only a few verified owners so far: most are happy with the build and speed, and one got a unit with a bent frame.
- Premium build and looks
- Fast
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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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.
Owner reports for the iPad (A16): 2,897 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Target (US), Otto (Germany) and Takealot (South Africa), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the OnePlus Pad 3: 5 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), read November 2026.