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Marques Brownlee - The Android Tablet Problem

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Author: Marques Brownlee
Categories: Technology
Tags: technology
Views: 2 · Last viewed: 2026-10-16 10:03 UTC

Short Summary

Main recommendation: The OnePlus Pad 3 is an excellent high-end Android tablet, but the video argues that Android tablets, like iPads, have a niche use case because most people already have a phone and a computer and see little need for something in between. The reviewer says the tablet's strengths (power, screen, battery, speakers, price) don't solve that core problem, so it is unlikely to become mainstream.

Key Points

  • The reviewer argues the tablet problem exists on both iPad and Android: few apps are built specifically for tablets, and many are scaled-up phone apps or unchanged iPhone apps.
  • Tablets would need something unique that phones and computers can't do, which the reviewer considers very niche.
  • The OnePlus Pad 3's hardware is praised: Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 12 or 16 GB RAM, up to 512 GB storage, 13.2-inch 144 Hz display, and a battery of about 12,140 mAh.
  • Standby performance is highlighted: the reviewer's unit dropped only from 85% to 84% over 24 hours in a backpack, which he contrasts with OnePlus's own claim that a fully charged, powered-off unit could retain charge for two years.
  • Android's wide variety of devices offers choice but makes a single consistent recommendation hard for large groups of people.

Details Worth Noting

  • Concrete instructions: No step-by-step setup or usage instructions were given. The only actionable advice is for buyers to consider how they would use the tablet and whether a phone and computer already cover their needs, and for those with tablets to share their use cases in the comments.
  • The Pad 3 is priced at $699, which includes an 80-watt charger in the box, and fast charges at 80 W.
  • The display is an LCD rather than AMOLED, which the reviewer notes is a drawback for media-focused users compared with more expensive Samsung Galaxy Tabs.
  • The device has eight speakers (quad woofers and quad tweeters) and a 7:5 aspect ratio, slightly taller than 16:9, with about 315 pixels per inch.
  • Battery life is reported at seven or eight hours of screen-on time with heavy brightness/gaming use, but standby time is its main strength.
  • OxygenOS includes accessories such as a stylus, keyboard dock, and magnetic folio case, which the reviewer says reduces the friction of switching from an iPad.

Bottom Line

The OnePlus Pad 3 is a strong, well-priced tablet, but its impressive specs may not be enough to make tablets a mainstream purchase, since most people only need a phone or a computer.